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FOI / 4217 / 2020 - Drones

 

Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We can confirm that Essex County Fire & Rescue Service does hold some of the information you have requested.

Please see below the answers to your request.

Questions and final response:
 
I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS).

1) Does the fire service deploy drones or unmanned aerial vehicles?

 

ECFRS deploy drones.
 
2) If a yes, what drones do they possess?

 

We possess a DJI Mavic Pro drone.


3) Where were the drones purchased from and for how much?

 

The drone was purchased from Heliguy at the normal retail price. See HELIGUY.com™: Drones | Drone Training

4) who is the relevant person(s) in charge of the drone programme?

 

Group Manager Operations.