Revolutionizing Emergency Response: Chris Lester on Drones in EMS

In this episode of DroneCast, host John McLeod interviews Chris Lester, Division Chief at Austin-Travis County EMS and UAS Program Administrator. Chris shares his journey from aspiring medical professional to paramedic and eventually to his current leadership role in emergency medical services. The conversation focuses on how Austin-Travis County EMS has integrated drone technology into their operations, discussing various use cases from search and rescue to supporting homeless populations and enhancing response during special events. Chris highlights the department's innovative approaches, including using drones for medication delivery in challenging situations and coordinating with manned aviation units. The episode also touches on the rapid evolution of drone technology and its impact on improving emergency response efficiency and outcomes. Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous Guests include: Matt Rowland, Jason Burnside Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes: Revolutionizing Emergency Response: Chris Lester on Drones in EMS Navigating Drone Program Challenges: Lessons from George Mason University Navigating the Future of Counter-Drone Operations: Insights from Jack Venables Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn