VIDEO: It played a pivotal role in helping firefighters contain the fire at "the cheel" restaurant in Thiensville Sunday, Nov. 8, and on Wednesday, FOX6 News got a behind-the-scenes look at the Ozaukee County Division of Emergency Management's drone program.
The building "the cheel" sat in was originally built in the 19th Century and remodeled several times. Older construction like that can make things challenging for firefighters, as hot spots can hide in the dead space of a building.
That's where the drone comes in, making firefighters' job easier.
Between the heavy blasts of water and foam and sounds of the chainsaw cutting for ventilation, Sunday's three-alarm fire at "the cheel" in Thiensville was met with the full gamut of Ozaukee County's firefighting tools.