10/19/2026
San Bernardino County Fire is using cloud-based videogrammetry to improve situational awareness, support tactical planning, and enhance firefighter safety during emergency operations.
The SkyeBrowse platform converts drone footage into measurable three-dimensional (3D) models and high-resolution, top-down orthomosaic maps. These visual tools give firefighters and incident commanders a detailed view of scenes, structures, and surrounding hazards to support informed decision making.
Applications include fire scene documentation, pre-incident planning, tactical operations, disaster response, hazardous materials incidents, interior mapping, and firefighter training.
By providing detailed scene information before and during operations, the platform helps personnel evaluate hazards, understand building layouts, and develop response strategies. Remote scene assessment can also reduce the need to place firefighters in dangerous environments solely to gather information.
This capability supports San Bernardino County Fire’s ongoing commitment to improving operational effectiveness and reducing risk to personnel. By incorporating aerial data and 3D mapping into emergency response, the department is strengthening its ability to prepare for and manage complex incidents.