Technology currently under review through the Surveillance process:
Seattle Fire Department Emergency Response Aerial Technology
The Seattle Fire Department is looking to add new technology to its specialized fleet of response apparatus. We are proposing to use up to three Emergency Response Aerial Technology (ERAT) – or drones – to assist us with specific and limited types of fire, medical and rescue responses. The ERAT will provide an aerial perspective to assist SFD’s incident command with rapid decision making to ensure public safety, firefighter safety and protect property.
Documents:
Surveillance Impact Report (SIR) Draft
Surveillance Impact Report (SIR) Executive Overview Draft (pending upload)
One Pager (English)
Translated Materials
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Ethiopian – Amharic
Korean
Somali - af Soomaali
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Public Comment: The public comment period for Seattle Fire Department Emergency Response Aerial Technology (ERAT) is open from July 14, 2026 to August 13, 2026.
Please use the following survey form to provide your comments for each respective technology:
Emergency Response Aerial Technology: Microsoft Form for public comment
Public Comment Meetings and Information:
Come hear from the Seattle Fire Department about its proposal to add up to three Emergency Response Aerial Technology – or ERAT – to its specialized fleet of fire, medical and rescue apparatus. ERAT, commonly known as a drone, would give Seattle Fire incident commanders an additional vantage point in real time as they fight building and brush fires, perform water rescues and more.
The ERAT will not record and the livestream cannot be shared outside of Seattle Fire responders for that specific incident.
In person meetings only (see below for detailed dates and times):
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation starting at 6 p.m. Questions and answers will continue until 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Meetings (see below for dates and times):
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Meeting ID: 828 0422 0057
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Detailed Meeting Information:
Meeting 1: El Centro de la Raza (in person)
Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle WA 98144
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
6-7:30 p.m.
Spanish interpreter will be onsite. Those needing another language, including ASL, should call (206) 291-7681 or email fireinfo@seattle.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Meeting 2: Online (Zoom)
Friday, July 24
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Meeting ID: 828 0422 0057
Passcode: 119107
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Meeting 3: North Central College Auditorium (In Person)
9600 College Way N., Seattle
Thursday, July 30, 2026
6-7:30 p.m.
Individuals needing interpretation services, including ASL, should call (206) 291-7681 or email fireinfo@seattle.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Meeting 4: Online (Zoom)
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82804220057?pwd=TTiXXcAjoEH5UtcCPColplQtPabISm.1
Meeting ID: 828 0422 0057
Passcode: 119107
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