Sacramento Metro Fire Launching Drone Program

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Metro Fire is taking to the skies in its latest effort to keep the public safe.
The department is launching a new drone program that can be used to help guide crews on fires and water rescues.
A dozen drones have been purchased – and 25 firefighters are being trained to fly them.
“The UAV use in public service has expanded in the past two years and that really comes down to the price of the technology,” said Metro Fire Capt. Ryan Gifford. “[It]