Cecil County Department of Emergency Service's Electronic Division provides electronic services to internal staff, Cecil County Sheriff's Office and all local fire departments' radio system. The radio system is regulated by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and manages the licensing and management of the radio system. This division maintains the 9-1-1 Communications Center system and technology needs. This division also maintains and logs the Knox Box System, which enables the fire department and emergency services access into a building when required. 

This division maintains and accounts for all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and can assist law enforcement, fire department, hazardous materials and special events when requested. This tool and equipment is required a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 107 Drone Pilot License and completion of a FAA 107 training course. The pilot and drone equipment can be used to provide support for law enforcement missions, search and rescue operations, visual estimation of damage from severe weather, provide visual support for special events, visual support to incident commanders on a firefighting operation and assist with training events. 

Below are pictures of the UAV and images for a damage assessment following a severe storm in the summer of 2022. 

 

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