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leXP- <br />TIJU <br />LALI 8AY <br />7NINFf <br />Proposal Summary <br />The Everett Fire Department and Tulalip Bay Fire Department (Snohomish County Fire District <br />#15) are public safety agencies that provide fire, medical, rescue, and other emergency (and <br />non -emergency) services to the residents and guests of our respective jurisdictions. We are <br />jointly submitting this application for the purpose of funding equipment and training to initiate <br />an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drone) program in each jurisdiction. The outcome of this <br />program is the ability for each agency to deliver airborne reconnaissance equipment and <br />trained pilots early in an incident. If a grant is received, funds will be spent to purchase two <br />large drones with both optical and thermal sensor capability, two small drones for training and <br />back-up capability, ground support and control equipment, batteries, and other equipment for <br />program startup. Additionally, two operators from each jurisdiction will participate in training <br />that includes pilot certification and the use of drones for public safety purposes. <br />