DJI Matrice 4T thermal drone hovering above a Canadian fire engine at a rural structure-fire scene at dusk

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 — Authorized Canadian dealer

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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 dealer — full warranty, training, and integration support

Trusted by Canadian fire services

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  • Hamilton Fire Department logo
  • St. Clair Fire Department logo

FAQ

Common questions

Which thermal drone is best for structure fires?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

DJI Matrice 4T thermal drone hovering over a Canadian wildland fire perimeter at dusk with crew silhouetted near a brush truck

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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Responses within 1 business day

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 in tactical kit with his police K9 partner

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.

Throughout his service, Jeffrey has led and contributed to numerous high-profile programs, working closely with public safety organizations, academic institutions, and industry partners to advance practical technology solutions. His work emphasizes the successful integration of innovation into frontline operations, improving effectiveness, safety, and decision-making.

As Director of Public Safety Programs with Remote Robotic Systems, Jeffrey supports agencies across North America in the adoption, training, and deployment of advanced drone and robotic systems for public safety missions.

  • 25+ yrs policing
  • Tactical Flight Officer
  • K9 Handler
  • Advanced RPAS & DFR Operator
  • Public Safety Program Leader
Eric Bloemendal, Sr. Director of Sales — Public Safety at Remote Robotic Systems

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.

Eric works hand-in-hand with agency leadership, program managers, and procurement teams to translate mission goals into the right mix of aircraft, docks, payloads, software, and training — from a single tactical kit through full multi-site DFR deployments. He coordinates closely with the Remote Robotic engineering, training, and Transport Canada compliance teams to ensure every program is supportable on day one and scalable for the long term.

As Sr. Director of Sales — Public Safety with Remote Robotic Systems, Eric is the primary point of contact for agencies evaluating, procuring, and expanding their drone and robotics capabilities.

  • Public Safety Sales Lead
  • Agency Program Advisor
  • DFR & Tactical Programs
  • Coverage across North America
Randy Schulete, Public Safety Specialist at Remote Robotic Systems

Randy Schulete

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.

Randy's target areas of expertise are the use of uncrewed aircraft for frontline policing — particularly the integration of Drone as a First Responder (DFR) and industry remote drone solutions in the Canadian market — the integration of TAK into emergency response in the Canadian market, and the evolution of technology in search and rescue.

As a Public Safety Specialist with Remote Robotic Systems, Randy works with Canadian agencies to scope, deploy, and operationalize drone, robotics, and situational-awareness platforms that match real frontline workflows.

  • 30 yrs OPP
  • 13 yrs Supervisory
  • DFR — Canadian Market
  • TAK Integration
  • Search & Rescue Tech