Drones for Fire Departments: Real-World Benefits, Use Cases and ROI

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</span> <span style="font-style:italic"> Last Updated February 9, 2022 </span> </div> </div> </header>  <div class="Article__intro text-center pt-10"> <p>The following information provides insight on the uses and benefits, return on investment, relevant regulations and more through credible sources and examples, along with pictures and videos for drones for firefighters and fire departments.</p> <nav class="Article__intro-toc border-radius bg-lightgray pt-6 px-6 pb-8"> <h3 class="hding mb-0">In this article</h3> <ul class="cleanlist"> </ul> </nav> </div> <div data-intro-end></div>  <div> <h1 id="introduction" class="Article__h1 hd-" > Introduction </h1> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-7107 alignleft" src="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/firedrone.png" alt="fire drone training" width="469" height="352" /></p> <p>In emergency situations involving fires, time is of the essence. Every decision, every action must be done swiftly and effectively to bring victims out of danger and eliminate the source and spread at the soonest moment possible. Because emergency situations are so time-sensitive, some fire fighters may have their doubts with integrating new technology such as drones. In reality, drones are playing out as the favored, go-to tools for emergency fire response, some departments keeping them ready for every situation they’re up against.</p> <p>How are drones used in firefighting? For starters, drones can be rapidly deployed into the air to give response teams a critical aerial perspective that is streamed in real-time, while keeping crews significantly <a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/blog/fire-fighting-drones/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">safer</a> on the ground and out of the fire. Adding to this fundamental advantage are the rapidly evolving technology of sensors and streaming capabilities (juts to name a few) that expand the use-cases where they are implemented.</p> <p>In the early stages of drones and firefighting, around 2013, departments were using standard platforms (like DJI’s Phantom drones) to achieve high-level situational awareness during and after emergencies. These perspectives brought teams and their Incident Commanders (ICs) an unmatched aerial perspective to help them make better decisions around factors such as where the danger (or safety) is, who is involved, where, as the emergency unfolded. It was a major step for fire departments and a win for drone technology.</p> <p>Nowadays, drones are taking to new levels. Some can withstand <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CBzW5PjqxM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">intense conditions</a>, others can hold dual thermal-visual <a href="https://www.flir.com/products/xt2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sensors</a>, revealing heat-sensitive signatures not visual to the human eye. With advancements like these, for example, operators can quickly and clearly identify people in danger, or monitor the spread and direction of the fire through thick smoke or dark conditions. Furthermore, some drones are coupled with AI to live-track their crew members and label geographic information, while also using precise monitoring with cameras that zoom up to 30X from the drone’s perspective.</p> <p>So, can drones be used to fight fires? If you’re wondering about drones extinguishing fires while up in the air, the answer is no (not yet in common use at least!). Regardless, they are used to such effective measures before (emergency planning), during (live response), and after (damage assessment) the emergency situation that they do bring teams to put out fires and save victims far more effectively than ever before. Between <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3BWpoJ6ijs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wildfires</a> and emergencies in buildings or homes, drones make a direct impact by being the point of view that IC’s and their teams – and the communities that rely on them – can’t do without.</p> </div> <h1 id="use-cases" class="Article__h1 hd-" > Use Cases for for State Department of Transportations </h1> <h2 class="Article__h2 hd-" > Tracking And Monitoring </h2> <ul class="fancylist p-lg"> <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Search and Rescue</span> <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Structural Fire Operations <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Wildfire Operations <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Fire Pre-planning <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Checking on 911 Calls <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Scene Monitoring <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Disaster Recovery <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Damage Assessment <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Fire Scene Assessment and Safety <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Post Fire Assessment <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Hazmat Incident <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Fire Scene Investigations <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Fire Documentation <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Aerial Coverage of Scene <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Identifying Trapped Victims <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Assisting First Responders <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Payload Deployment <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Locating Hotspots <li> <i class="" role="presentation" > <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 256 256" style="enable-background:new 0 0 256 256" xml:space="preserve"><path d="M225.813 48.907 128 146.72 30.187 48.907 0 79.093l128 128 128-128z"/></svg> </i> Landfill & Sub Surface Fire Detection </ul> <div class="Article__p par"> <div class="iframe-wrap rel is-youtube"> <iframe loading="lazy" title="Drones vs. California's wildfires: How they're helping firefighters" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D3BWpoJ6ijs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> <h1 id="benefits" class="Article__h1 hd-" > Benefits of Using Drones for Firefighting </h1> <h2 class="Article__h2 hd-" > Increase Firefighter Safety: </h2> <div class="Article__p par"> <ul> <li aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drones have helped eliminate the scare factor of firefighters being at disadvantage points. Drones have the ability to reach high risk areas and capture vital mission intelligence; all leading to increased safety.</span></li> </ul> </div> <h2 class="Article__h2 hd-" > Access to Air Support without High Costs of Helicopters: </h2> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An aerial view brings critical intelligence that otherwise could only be captured by manned aircraft. Manned helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are expensive to acquire, staff, and maintain. A helicopter costs from $500,000 to $3 million to acquire, and $200 – $00 an hour to fly, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.</span></p> </div> <h2 class="Article__h2 hd-" > Enhance Safety of Citizens: </h2> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having the ability to acquire critical information of a fire, natural or man-made disaster, etc. such as size and location is not only increasing officer safety but also the safety of the citizen.</span></p> </div> <h2 class="Article__h2 hd-" > Save Mission Time: </h2> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drones have been proven to cut down overall mission time. According to Brian Wynne, president and CEO of the AUVSI, it takes police officers about four hours to survey a scene, but it takes a drone only 15 minutes to do the same job. </span></p> </div> <h2 class="Article__h2 hd-" > Make Real-Time Decisions: </h2> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead of analyzing the incident from the ground, public safety professionals are launching drones, quickly assessing the entire situation, developing an accurate plan and executing their decision. With drones, officers are able to see a live aerial video of what’s happening, and act accordingly. </span></p> </div> <h2 class="Article__h2 hd-" > Decrease Mission Uncertainty: </h2> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Public safety missions come with a lot of uncertainty. The ability to quickly launch a drone and develop a strategy provides officers with a more concrete plan. Using capabilities such as thermal imaging and 3D mapping allow officers to simulate a complete mission before entering possibly dangerous territory. </span></p> </div> <h1 id="return-on-investment" class="Article__h1 hd-" > Using Drones for Fire Departments: Return on Investment </h1> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-7783 alignright" src="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/drone-training-firefighters-2.jpg" alt="firefighters drone training class" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/drone-training-firefighters-2.jpg 1000w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/drone-training-firefighters-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/drone-training-firefighters-2-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <p>Drones bring fire departments to greater success in emergency response and fire prevention by improving their efficiency, awareness, preparedness, and safety – all these being metrics of “return” in the ROI for fire departments. They are also a much more cost-effective tool for the aerial perspective they provide, particularly compared to expensive manned aircraft deployments that could monitor multi-story fires or track widespread blazes. For response teams, getting the crucial aerial perspective goes a very long way, especially for the costs saved with a drone.</p> <p>Well-funded city fire departments like the <a href="https://www.commercialuavnews.com/public-safety/success-lafd-drone-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LAFD</a> have impressed us by demonstrating their use of drones in a relatively advanced UAS program. Other departments on the other hand may be on the fence about investing in a drone, due to their less flexible budgets and resources. The good news is that effective drones can also be cost-effective, and may be implemented to best suit any given department’s budget and use-case. The most advanced UAS teams will need greater funds for their high-level operations, for example multi-drone fleets that can stream all to one ground station. The smaller programs can achieve similar improvements to their work with fast, high resolution systems for no more than $1,000 – $2,000 <a href="https://m.dji.com/shop/mavic-series" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invested</a>.</p> <p>When budgeting for a drone and program, it’s important to recognize that drones can be used in wide range of emergencies, and not just fires, which (as you know) fire departments are often called for. This includes search-and-rescue (on land and water), EMS response, monitoring events, and more. With that in mind, your drone improves all of the jobs fire departments take responsibility for, and saves money along the way.</p> </div> <h1 id="drone-training-for-fire-departments" class="Article__h1 hd-" > Drone Training for Fire Departments </h1> <div class="Article__p par"> <p>If you’re new to drones, you’ll want the appropriate training prior to launching potentially pricey drone technology for your department. Below is a list of training courses our experts recommend to those interested in breaking drones into your fire department.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/drone-training/flying-class" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Basic Flight Training Course: </a></h3> <p>An excellent course for beginners or self-taught drone pilots. Master the fundamentals and principals of flying, autonomous flight, and learn how to fully utilize the settings and functions of your drone. This course is offered online, live/virtual, and in-person.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/part-107-commercial-drone-license" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Part 107 Test Prep Course:</a></h3> <p>If you’re interested in operating a drone commercially, you’ll need to obtain your drone pilot license. The Federal Aviation Administration requires all individuals flying a drone for business, successfully pass this 60-question exam. This course ensures our students fully understand the concepts of aviation and are ready to ace their exam on their first attempt.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/courses/real-world-flight-planning-and-execution/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real World Flight Planning:</a></h3> <p>Our 14 scenario-based e-learning courses take you through interactive sUAS flight issues and emergency scenarios to get you ready for real-world missions.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/courses/disaster-response-drone-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disaster Response Training:</a></h3> <p>This multi-section online course teaches you what you need to know to properly deploy your sUAS in the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster.</p> </div> <h1 id="relevant-regulations" class="Article__h1 hd-" > Relevant Regulations For Fire Departments </h1> <div class="Article__p par"> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-126698 alignleft" src="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Aerial_picture_public_safety_fire.jpg" alt="" width="960" height="540" srcset="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Aerial_picture_public_safety_fire.jpg 960w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Aerial_picture_public_safety_fire-600x338.jpg 600w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Aerial_picture_public_safety_fire-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /></p> <p>Emergency responders have a unique legal framework to operate drones under. As public service organizations, fire departments may be certified by the <a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/blog/public-use-coa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">COA</a> (Certificate of Waiver Authorization) rules and/or the <a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/faa-drone-test-part-107-study-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Part 107</a> rules. If you’re at all familiar with non-recreational operations, you may not be aware of the COA rules. The COA exists to certify public service drone operators who need to regularly fly in areas or situations that require waivers, such as flying a drone in controlled airspace, during night-time, or any other specific provisions specified in the COA request. While a COA certification has its advantages, Part 107’s system for first responders is becoming more conducive to operate in those waiver scenarios, and is more-or-less a <a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/blog/part-107-certificate-coa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">prerequisite</a> to getting COA-certified anyway.</p> <p> </p> <p>Departments operating under Part 107 (or COA) should be aware of the <a href="https://www.faa.gov/uas/advanced_operations/emergency_situations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Special Government Interest (SGI)</a> process – an efficient system that allows programs to quickly receive approval for special operations in emergency situations. Having SGI approval permits your emergency response team, which must be at least 107 or COA certified, to fly in scenarios such as BVLOS (beyond visual line-of-sight), in restricted airspace like controlled airspace or TFRs, or operating at night (take note that filing LAANC at the FAA’s <a href="https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DroneZone</a> can yield quick approval too). To take advantage of SGIs, you must <a href="https://www.faa.gov/uas/advanced_operations/emergency_situations/media/UAS-SGI_waiver_approval_request_form.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apply</a> for your governmental organization and check that your entity is eligible. If your needs go beyond these waivers, you may have to go the COA route. <a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch</a> with one of our experts first for a free consultation to pin-point which options is right for you!</p> </div> <div class="BannerAd container-md" > <a class="d-block mx-auto" href="https://www.dartdrones.com/part-107-online-test-prep-course-preview//?utm_campaign=blog-cta-ads&utm_medium=web&utm_source=BlogAd&utm_content=blog-ad&lsspecific=blog-ad-blog-cta-ads" target="_blank" >  <img class="Img lazy" data-src="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/107-preview.jpg" src="" alt="Part 107 Online Preview" width="1266" height="" sizes="(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px )" data-srcset="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/107-preview-768x310.jpg 768w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/107-preview.jpg 1266w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/107-preview.jpg 1266w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/107-preview-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/107-preview-600x242.jpg 600w, https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/107-preview-100x100.jpg 100w, " />  </a> </div> <h1 id="consultations-for-fire-departments" class="Article__h1 hd-" > Consultations for Fire Departments </h1> <div class="Article__p par"> <p>Regardless of a department’s budget, drones of most types offer fire departments an array of opportunities to expand on their effectiveness in emergency response, planning, and prevention. How effective drones are depends on the department’s vision and motivation in implementing them. If you are a first responder and are interested in starting up with drones, but not sure where to start, we suggest that you look into how a <a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/drone-consulting-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UAS program</a> of dedicated team members should look. DARTdrones can get you started on the right footing here: our program has trained over 70 departments and even offers unique <a href="https://www.dartdrones.com/public-safety-drone-grant-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">grants in public safety</a> for drone-focused programs. 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He has significant experience in all of DJI’s rotorcraft as well as the Delair and eBee fixed wing aircraft. Chris's sensor experience includes EO, thermal, multispectral and LIDAR. Chris's UAS areas of expertise include aerial mapping and inspections, aerial photography and videography, public safety operations, night operations, search and rescue, and indoor flying.</p> </div> </div> </div>   <div> <section id="" class="Why mt-12 pb-16 " > <div class="container"> <div class="rel"> <div class="container-md abs horz-centered text-center md:abs-centered z-1 opacity-25 md:mt-10">  <img class="Img lazy" data-src="https://www.dartdrones.com/wp-content/themes/dartdrones.com/dist/images/map-w-markers.png" src="" alt="" width="" height="" />  </div> <div class="container-md z-2"> <div class="Why__sharks italic hd-xs text-center mb-6"> As seen on ABC's "Shark Tank" </div> <div class="Why__hd hd-sm text-center"> <p>WHY DARTDRONES? We have a proven track record for training pilots in dozens of industries.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row mt-8 rel z-2"> <div class="md:col-3 px-8"> <div class="Stat is-vertical"> <span class="Stat__num hd-lg">22</span> <span class="Stat__txt caps-thin">QUALIFIED<br/>INSTRUCTORS</span> <p class="par-sm pt-2">Our instructors have manned aviation experience flying airplanes and helicopters and have gained the highest drone piloting recognitions in the industry. Many own successful UAS businesses themselves.</p> </div> </div> <div class="md:col-3 px-8"> <div class="Stat is-vertical"> <span class="Stat__num hd-lg">10+</span> <span class="Stat__txt caps-thin">CITIES<br/>NATIONWIDE</span> <p class="par-sm pt-2">As featured on ABC's Shark Tank, we are the nation's leading drone training company with an extensive network of alumni and partners throughout the country.</p> </div> </div> <div class="md:col-3 px-8"> <div class="Stat is-vertical"> <span class="Stat__num hd-lg">150+</span> <span class="Stat__txt caps-thin">HOURS OF<br/>MATERIAL</span> <p class="par-sm pt-2">Created and refined by UAS training experts, our curriculum is the best in the industry and has been tried and tested by clients in dozens of industries. </p> </div> </div> <div class="md:col-3 px-8"> <div class="Stat is-vertical"> <span class="Stat__num hd-lg">25K+</span> <span class="Stat__txt caps-thin">PILOTS<br/>TRAINED</span> <p class="par-sm pt-2">With a community of over 65,000 drone enthusiasts across the US and internationally, DARTdrones is at the forefront of UAS technology.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <p></p> <style> </style> <section class="WhyEx mb-16 z-2 rel"> <div class="container"> <div class="container-lg"> <div class="WhyEx__blurb mb-8"> <div class="row"> <div class="md:col-6 md:pt-8 "> <h3 class="hd-md mb-4">Expert Instructors</h3> <div class="par"><p>Our students absolutely love our instructors! 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