A Dangerous Trend in the Fire Service Many departments are putting thermal imaging cameras (TICs) into service… but providing little to no training for firefighters before or after they’re used. ⚠️
Updated TIC Training Program Resources: With the recent changes of NFPA 1010, existing requirements of NFPA 1400, and NFPA 1930 (NFPA 1801), Insight Fire Training
With the recent update from NFPA 1001 to NFPA 1010 now requiring all new firefighters to have thermal imaging training, we have posted the following
One of the most common reasons for TIC failure is due to lack of proper care and maintenance. A fire service TIC has been designed
The Palmer dollhouse is a great tool for demonstrating thermal imaging concepts in a controlled environment. We recommend making a few changes to the dollhouse
Overview of FLIR Application Modes: The FLIR KXX (K45, K55, and K65) series camera has five application modes. The first three application mode choices are
The White-Out Effect: Firefighters commonly report that the TIC screen whited out during use in a fire. Fire service TICs have not “whited out” due
TIC Use, LODDs, and Near Miss Incidents: This article will reference the incidents and information used to justify the removal of the spot temperature per
C-Thru Device by QWAKE: We have received numerous requests on information about this device. Despite our best efforts of reaching out to this company and
Check out the following Bullard resources to assist your department with training and education: First check out this general overview of the Bullard QXT/NXT: New
