CHARLOTTE, N.C. - CPI Security proudly provided funding for the first drone at the Steele Creek Fire Department in Charlotte, N.C.
The Carolina-based smart home and business security company presented a check of more than $11,000 to the Steele Creek Fire Department, which allowed them to purchase its first drone. The drone features thermal technology which can be useful to firefighters as they conduct search and rescue operations.
“At CPI, we’re committed to providing our customers and community with the latest technology that saves lives and protects property,” Chief Product Officer Steve Butkovich said. “We’re excited to see how this drone makes a difference in our community.”
Steele Creek Fire Chief Chris Hardin says the new technology will greatly strengthen its water-rescue operations on Lake Wylie and expand its land search and rescue capabilities.
“This drone is a game-changer for our water and land rescue operations. We sincerely thank CPI for their support and for investing in the safety of our community,” Hardin said.
The fire department recently hosted a FAA Part 107 drone pilot certification class in which 12 firefighters became certified.
About CPI Security
CPI Security is the largest privately held security and home automation company in the Southeast. Its purpose is rooted in helping customers gain peace of mind by protecting what matters most to them, all while staying connected to home. CPI Security prides itself on providing top-of-the-line services like professional installation, 24/7 customer support, and all-in-one smart security that’s controlled through a single app. CPI remains at the forefront of the industry by continuously adopting technologies that work in unison to provide customers with a proactive security system that supports their flagship professional monitoring and emergency response service, Real Time Response. Because of its strong relationship with local first responders and the utilization of audio and video alarm verification, CPI Security uses Real Time Response to get the authorities there faster in an emergency. Since Ken Gill founded the company in 1991, CPI has claimed awards and accolades such as 2023 Monitoring Center of the Year, SIAC’s 2023 Police Quality Dispatch Award, 2019 SDM Dealer of the Year, Marvel Award, and a recurring winner of Best Places to Work in North and South Carolina. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, CPI Security protects homes and businesses across the Carolinas and in parts of Georgia and Tennessee.