The Future of Thermal Imaging in the Fire Service
This article provides an overview of thermal imaging use in the fire service and a preview of future thermal imaging improvements for firefighters.
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Aggressive or Misunderstood? Searching Without a TIC
How many hours of training have you and your firefighters had on thermal imaging cameras (TICs)? Thomas Anderson takes a look at TIC use.
Mayday Monday: Thermal Imaging Cameras
Tony Carroll examines some learning points from a 2006 Baltimore firefighter line-of-duty death and a 2021 West Virginia Mayday.
Troy (NY) Firefighters Respond to Building Collapse
City of Troy (NY) firefighters responded last week to a building collapse that sent debris flying throughout a neighborhood.
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When a TIC Is Not Enough to Find the Way Out
Bill Gustin enumerates some of the orientation problems firefighters may face when searching single-family homes modified to accommodate multiple families.
10-Minute TIC Short Drills
This series of thermal imaging camera (TIC) short training drills is designed to provide a reference for skills acquisition and maintenance for a range of fire service thermal imaging subjects.
The Use of Thermal Imaging Cameras at Hazmat Incidents
Thermal imaging cameras’ abilities can aid the hazardous materials response under certain conditions, writes John Black.
Firefighter Training Tip: Side Grip for Thermal Imaging
Mark van der Feyst shares a basic drill to sharpen your firefighters' skills at scanning areas with the thermal imager.
Bullard Introduces TXS Thermal Imager
The most affordable thermal imager in its class, Bullard’s TXS Thermal Imager makes it possible for fire departments to have imagers in the hands of more of their firefighters.
Humpday Hangout: Overcoming TIC Limitations
Bill Gustin, Sam Hittle, Darryl Liggins, Clark Lamping, and Bobby Halton examine how to overcome some of those limitations.
Video: Large Area Residential Search
Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue shared a firefighter training video on issues involved in large area residential search operations.
FDIC Int’l 2021: Seek Thermal Demos Its All-New Reveal FirePRO X and Charging Bay
The thermal imaging company displayed it’s most advanced handheld thermal imaging camera as well as its new four-bay charging dock.