Specially trained and ready for anything, the members of the FDNY's Special Operations Command are called to unusual incidents and hazardous emergencies throughout New York City. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

The FDNY displayed its new drone technology designed to help save lives, communicate with those in need and more efficiently provide aid. https://bit.ly/42y1SUx | News 12 The Bronx

On Tuesday, the FDNY and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) held a “Train the Trainer” event with other city agencies and outside departments across the tri-state area. The FDNY and NIST conducted demonstrations on piloting drones and operating robots in confined spaces, structural collapses, and other emergency scenarios to teach standardized protocols for emergency response involving drones and robotics. “We’ve been using drones since 2014, and it’s come a long way for u

Last night, members from #FDNYRobotics operated at a 5-alarm fire at 1750 University Avenue in the Bronx. The unit deployed two drones which allowed the incident commander to view real time footage of the operation from an overhead viewpoint. The drones also have thermal capabilities which allow them to pin point pockets of fire which may not be visible from the street level or a tower ladder. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)