Revolutionizing Hazmat Operations: Drones in Fire Service with Rich Gatanis
Apr 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 28
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Episode description
In this episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns sits down with Rich Gatanis, UAS Coordinator at Southern Manatee Fire Rescue, to explore how drones are transforming hazardous materials (hazmat) operations. Rich shares how his team transitioned from traditional methods to drone-based solutions for safer and more effective emergency response—paving the way for national best practices in hazmat drone usage.
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