DATE: April 9, 2024
TO: Council Public Safety Committee
FROM: Fire Chief
SUBJECT
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Hayward Fire Department Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program: Adopt a Resolution and Policy Statement Regarding the Use of Monitoring Technologies and an Operational Policy for the Hayward Fire Department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council adopts a resolution and policy statement regarding the use of monitoring technologies (Attachment II) and an operational manual for implementation of an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program for the Hayward Fire Department (HFD).
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SUMMARY
The FY25 CIP projects will include the implementation of project funds associated with the purchase of 8 total unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, and supporting equipment such as batteries, speakers, monitors, and training services. These devices will be used in various projects and programs throughout Hayward to ensure the greatest efforts in public safety, including usage during weather emergencies, unusual structure fires, wildland monitoring and abatement assessments, earthquake events, hazmat and/or hazardous events, and many other uses. The added capability of instant visibility in hard-to-access areas will improve response time and resource allotment.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II UAS Policy
Attachment III Budget Proposal