Grossman Donates Drone to City

Grossman Donates Drone to City

The City of Key West is now better equipped to keep the community safe, thanks to a generous donation from Stuart Grossman. On Monday, Grossman presented the fire and police departments with an aerial drone.

Grossman, of the law firm Grossman, Roth, Yaffa and Cohen, said he’s seen the public safety role that drones play in other communities and felt the island city was in need of this tool.

Fire Marshal Alan Averette says the drone can give firefighters a leg up in assessing a blaze. And from a damage assessment point of view, he said, the drone would be invaluable after a hurricane. It allows assessment without putting first responders at risk.

Police Chief Donie Lee notes that the drone can serve as an eye in the sky during large events. It could be used to assess a situation if there’s a barricaded subject. He said it could even help ease congested traffic.

Drone operation in Key West requires an FAA permit and the pilot must be trained and licensed. Grossman is also donating the training for an operator from each department. The departments are establishing policy guidelines for the use of the equipment.

Grossman has owned a home in Key West for years, he said, and his donation is his way of giving back to the community and the first responders who keep it safe.

In the photo: Attorney Andy Yaffa, Fire Chief Michael Davila, Fire Marshal Alan Averette, Stuart Grossman, Capt. Sean Brandenburg and attorney Bill Mulligan. Grossman, Yaffa and Mulligan are members of the law firm of Grossman, Roth, Yaffa and Cohen.

[livemarket market_name="KONK Life LiveMarket" limit=3 category=“” show_signup=0 show_more=0]