Public Safety / Fire Rescue

Thermal drones & robots for fire & rescue crews.

From structure fires to wildland operations, our deployed systems help departments respond faster, see through smoke, and keep firefighters out of the hot zone.

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Formerly RMUS Canada — Canadian robotics systems integrator

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Why agencies deploy with us

The operational advantage

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Rapid scene assessment

Full view of a structure fire, wildland perimeter, or industrial site in minutes — before committing crews.

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Hotspot & overhaul intelligence

Thermal sensors pinpoint hidden hotspots, improving extinguishment efficiency and reducing flare-ups.

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Safer hot-zone entry

UGVs enter collapsed structures, chemical sites, and confined spaces — keeping firefighters out of harm's way.

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Wildfire mapping

Map spread direction, wind effects, and terrain constraints to support tactical wildfire planning.

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SAR integration

Locate missing persons with thermal imaging — coordinates broadcast directly to incident command.

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Real-time intel sharing

Stream live video to command posts and mutual-aid partners for faster, unified decision-making.

Firefighter with controller next to a DJI Matrice 4T staged on a Pelican case on the hood of a Canadian fire engine

How we help fire services

Equipping fireground & HAZMAT response

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Incident-driven assessment

Review your typical call types — structure fires, HAZMAT, wildland — to scope thermal, gas-detection, and SAR payload requirements.

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Live fireground demo

Onsite or at-training demonstration of thermal sUAS, M30T/M4T workflows, and live video to incident command.

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Department introductions

Connect with Canadian fire services already running thermal drone programs to share SOPs and lessons learned.

Recommended platforms

NDAA thermal aircraft, Spot & thermal payloads

NDAA / Blue UAS aircraft with radiometric thermal (Parrot ANAFI USA/UKR, Teal 2, IF800), Boston Dynamics Spot for hazardous interior search, plus thermal payloads (DJI Zenmuse H30T, Workswell, NextVision).

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DJI Matrice 4T and Parrot ANAFI USA staged on a Pelican case inside a Canadian fire-hall apparatus bay for a pre-shift compliance brief

Compliance & regulatory

Cleared to fly. Cleared to deploy.

Transport Canada RPAS Advanced Operations & BVLOS pathways
NDAA Section 848 compliant aircraft options (Parrot, Teal, Inspired Flight)
Site survey, airspace authorization, and SFOC support included
Authorized Canadian OEM partner — full warranty, training, and integration support

Trusted by Canadian fire services

FAQ

Common questions

Which thermal drone is best for structure fires?

The DJI Matrice 4TD and Matrice 400 with the Zenmuse H30T are the current standard for Canadian fire departments — IP55-rated, radiometric thermal, and integrated spotlight/speaker payloads. Parrot ANAFI USA is the leading NDAA alternative.

Can drones be used for wildland firefighting in Canada?

Yes — long-range and heavy-lift platforms (DJI Matrice 400, FlyCart 30) are used for perimeter mapping, hot-spot tracking, ignition operations, and supply delivery. We support SFOC for BVLOS wildland operations.

Do you offer ground robots for HAZMAT and confined-space response?

Yes. Boston Dynamics Spot with thermal, gas, or 360° payloads is deployed for HAZMAT scene assessment, post-collapse search, and confined-space inspection.

Do you train fire department pilots?

Yes — RPAS Advanced certification, fireground tactics workshops, thermal interpretation training, and command-officer briefings are included with every deployment.

What's the cost of a starter fire drone kit?

A thermal-equipped aircraft with training, spotlight/speaker, and Transport Canada support typically lands between CAD $20–55K. Fleet and multi-station programs scale from there.

Next step

Build your fire department's program

Tell us your response area, mutual-aid network, and existing aerial assets. We'll come back with a Transport Canada-cleared, budget-scoped proposal.

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Meet our public safety team

Programs guided by frontline experience

The people who scope, deliver, and support every Remote Robotic public safety program — built on decades of policing, aviation, and agency-side expertise.

Jeffrey Burns

Director of Public Safety Programs

Remote Robotic Systems

Jeffrey Burns is a recognized public safety leader with more than 25 years of policing experience and extensive expertise integrating aviation, drone, robotic, and canine capabilities into operational environments. A former Tactical Flight Officer, K9 handler, and advanced RPAS & DFR operator, he has spent his career helping agencies enhance situational awareness, search operations, tactical response, and overall officer safety.

25+ yrs policing
Tactical Flight Officer
K9 Handler
Advanced RPAS & DFR Operator

Eric Bloemendal

Sr. Director of Sales — Public Safety

Remote Robotic Systems Inc.

Eric Bloemendal leads public safety sales for Remote Robotic Systems, partnering with police, fire, EMS, search & rescue, and security agencies across North America to scope and deploy drone and robotics programs that fit real operational requirements and budgets.

Public Safety Sales Lead
Agency Program Advisor
DFR & Tactical Programs
Coverage across North America

Randy Schulte

Public Safety Specialist

Remote Robotic Systems Inc.

After 30 years of proud service with the Ontario Provincial Police, Randy has made the step into the corporate world. He brings 25 years of frontline experience in Emergency Response, including 13 years in a supervisory capacity, and now helps both law enforcement agencies and corporate clients adopt operationally sound technology solutions.

30 yrs OPP
13 yrs Supervisory
DFR — Canadian Market
TAK Integration