San Bernardino, CA—As part of our ongoing mission to serve our community with speed, precision, and innovation, the San Bernardino County Fire District recently hosted a demonstration of an electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Our goal was to evaluate if this aircraft could deliver a paramedic safely, with gear and whole blood, to improve patient outcomes in the real world.
The demonstration highlighted the potential of eVTOL technology to dramatically reduce response times and overcome traditional barriers like traffic congestion, natural terrain, or rural distances. This aircraft represents a powerful new tool in time-sensitive trauma care.
As the fire service faces increasingly complex challenges, #SBCOFD is actively exploring all emerging technologies to better serve our residents. We are committed to identify tools that can enhance public safety and improve patient outcomes.
The @pivotalaero aircraft demo reflects just one of the many steps we’re taking to evaluate advanced solutions that could shape the future of emergency response.
Contact: Shawn Millerick, Public Information Officer
smillerick@sbcfire.org
840-266-1912