Brian Hoogervorst of the Tinley Park Fire Department operates the controls of a drone (inset) at the MABAS Division 24 open house on Aug. 10. Drones are a recent addition to the technology used by the south suburban public safety consortium. Other equipment and the various specialties of MABAS 24 members were on display at the event, held at the MABAS 24 headquarters, 17555 Ashland Ave. in Homewood. (Eric Crump photos/H-F Chronicle)
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‘Got Your Back’: MABAS Division 24 open house puts technology and expertise on display

Mike Gilgenberg and Brian Hoogervorst were doing some flying without leaving the ground on Aug. 10.The two drone pilots were doing demonstrations as part of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 24 open house at its headquarters, 17555 Ash
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