San Rafael fire staff pursue regional drone training, foundation fundraising and report early BLS ambulance success Staff described a Sac Metro invitation to a drone workshop, urged contacts at Marin Community Foundation for foundation funding, and reported an early‑positive result for a new BLS ambulance pilot and strong EMT applicant interest.

San Rafael fire staff are diving into innovative drone training while seeking vital community funding and reporting promising results from a new ambulance pilot program!

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San Rafael fire staff: sprinkler system averted major damage; hotel drills uncovered dry standpipe issues Staff recapped an Oct. 25 garage fire extinguished by a residential sprinkler before crews arrived and described training at the Embassy Suites that revealed apparent code issues with dry standpipe outlets; Embassy Suites is reportedly making modifications after staff investigation.

A quick-thinking in-home sprinkler system saved a San Rafael family from disaster, while training drills unveiled critical safety issues at a local hotel.

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San Rafael fire officials describe drones and emerging detection tech used to locate small, hard‑to‑see fires Commissioners heard how the department's drone program provided rapid overhead imagery for multiple recent incidents and discussed emerging smoke-detection sensor networks and AI-enabled cameras that could speed detection and response.

San Rafael fire officials are revolutionizing fire response with drones that pinpoint hard-to-see blazes in real-time, enhancing safety and efficiency for crews on the ground.

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