Drones, Mental Health & the Fire Service in Mexico with Fernando Palacios & Gabby Durantes

Fire service drones are evolving from simply being “an eye in the sky” to invaluable tools for fire and rescue operations. These drones offer more than just aerial views; they enhance firefighter safety, improve efficiency, and provide critical data for decision-making in real time.

This podcast, led by Chief Fernando Palacios of the Queretaro Fire Department (Queretaro de Arteaga, Mexico) provides insight for real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

Takeaways:

• How can the Mexican and American fire services share knowledge and value with each other?
• What EMS initiatives in Mexico are reducing costs and improving patient care?
• What are the top concerns for the fire service, and what can we do about them?

During this episode, Chief Fernando Palacios and Gabby share their current EMS initiatives in Mexico, including bringing doctors to the scene and utilizing real-time video communication to improve patient care while reducing costs, as well as their experience using drones in the fire service for surveillance, mapping, and search and rescue, emphasizing the need for better integration of software and platforms. Gabby explains the importance of affordable technology solutions, especially for fire departments with limited budgets. Both express their concerns about firefighter safety, from tracking physical fitness to prioritizing mental health support for firefighters facing critical situations.

**Chief Fernando Palacios will be a presenter at the 2024 Technology Summit International (TSI). Please visit the TSI conference site to learn more!