# Jetpack-Equipped Firefighters Dubai Firefighters Now Wear Jetpacks to Tackle Skyscraper Fires By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-11-13 | Updated 2015-11-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-firefighters References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/11/13/dubai-fight-fires-worlds-tallest-skyscrapers-jetpacks-design/) & [techradar](http://www.techradar.com/us/news/wearables/jetpack-equipped-firefighters-to-tackle-skyscraper-infernos-1308857) Dubai is known for its extravagant architecture and sky-high structures, and it will go on to be known for the Dubai firefighters that fly on jetpacks to save people in buildings. After one of the highest residential buildings in the world caught on fire with few ways to reach people within, the country decided it would begin training and equipping Dubai firefighters with futuristic flying machines. The jetpacks are simple to use, made by [Martin Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-veil-concept) company, and will be useful for communicating with residents during a [skyscraper fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone). The CEO of Martin views the packs as excellent tools for the next generation of emergency responders as well as a high-tech toy for future entertainment. He sees the jetpacks becoming an industry of entertainment, inviting the public to test them out in very controlled settings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Jetpack-firefighter Technology:** Developing and implementing jetpack technology for firefighters presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the emergency response industry. - **Skyscraper Fire Safety:** Focusing on specialized training and equipment for skyscraper fires creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fire safety industry. - **Commercial Jetpack Entertainment:** Exploring the use of jetpacks for entertainment purposes can lead to disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry, offering unique and thrilling experiences for the public. ### Who This Affects Most - **Emergency Response:** The integration of jetpacks into firefighting procedures opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the emergency response industry, revolutionizing rescue operations in high-rise buildings. - **Fire Safety:** Developing advanced equipment and techniques to tackle skyscraper fires can drive disruptive innovation in the fire safety industry, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of firefighting efforts. - **Entertainment:** Creating commercial applications for jetpacks, such as offering controlled experiences for the public, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry, delivering thrilling and futuristic entertainment options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extreme-Heat Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firedrone-by-empa.md) - [Levitating Firefighting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-robot.md) - [Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-x01-fire-rescue-drone.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joby-aviation-inc.md) - [In-House Fire Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-fighter.md) - [Large-Scale Drone Lightshows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow.md) - [Drone-Equipped Security SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ghiath-smart-patrol.md) - [Autonomous Emergency Drone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-duo.md)