"NOVUS OPTIOS"

North Central Pennsylvania Unmanned Emergency Services (Tioga County Department 50) is a 501c3 non-profit emergency services organization that provides direct emergency response and ISR support to Tioga, Potter, and northern Lycoming County Pennsylvania public safety agencies of all disciplines using unmanned and remote (airborne and marine) technology. 

We began providing emergency services in 2021 and we are currently the only department in our primary coverage area (2,000+ square miles) that has unmanned capability. Additionally, we are the only recognized stand-alone Unmanned and ISR-Oriented department in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

We support all incident-types, including structure fires, wildland fires, major flooding and water rescues, searches, high-angle rescues, disaster damage assessments, special event support, and law enforcement operations. 

Our ranks include FAA certified pilots, paramedics & EMT’s, combat veterans, administrative professionals, rescue specialists, and various other disciplines. 

Unlike a traditional fire or rescue department, we have taken an aviation-oriented approach to our organization-structure, policies, and SOP’s due to the regulatory nature of unmanned air and marine systems. This also comes from the lessons-learned from the experiences of our members who have served in combat, aviation, emergency services, and various other roles. This approach ensures a culture of individual and organizational professionalism and accountability, standards and compliance, as well as safety and risk management. It has introduced new options and mutual aid capabilities to every public safety organization in our coverage area.