Batemans Bay Fire and Rescue is the first regional station to introduce drone technology, or as they call it - remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS).
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Drones were up in the air at Hanging Rock Sports Complex throughout the week for firefighters' assessment and training, June 24-28.
Fire and Rescue NSW aviation officer, Anthony Wallgate, said Batemans Bay was the first station to employ the use of drones with other regions to follow.
"We have been using them (drones) in Sydney for the past five years and now we are pushing them out to regional areas because we are finding that is where they can be used a lot more," he said.
The drones can assist firefighters in Hazmat operations, rescue incidents, mapping of hazard reduction burns and bushfires.
"It is another tool within Fire and Rescue's toolbox," Mr Wallgate said,
"As an eye in the sky and another piece of equipment we can get a bit more situational awareness over an incident.
"We are keeping our firefighters safe so they can get back to their families ... and also keeping the public safe within NSW."
A Matrice 2 Dual Enterprise has been welcomed to the station, a drone which Mr Wallgate said will "provide enough capability".
Batemans Bay station commander Craig Mashman said the drone will be an asset for firefighters.
"Batemans Bay is the only station from here to Tathra which has permanent guys on deck," he said.
"After the Tathra fires, we realise we have to step our game up. Resources like this really helps with incident control, management and planning."
"They (drones) are an important resource for the safety of firefighters and the community," Mr Mashman said.
