This class will combine time- and battle-tested search techniques with updated modern thermal imaging technologies, designed to take your fireground searches to the next level. When applied properly, thermal imaging can enhance fundamentally sound aggressive search crews, making us more efficient and more successful. Communication and positioning of the TIC operator for facilitating search efforts are essential components of this process. Fundamental search methodology relies on sound basics, from moving through the room quickly and efficiently to understanding fire and smoke behavior in a compartment. When combined with modern thermal imaging, firefighters take the upper hand and save lives. This class is about understanding all the tools at their disposal, when to use them, and how to use them properly.

Insight Fire Training lead instructor Thomas Anderson will serve as the lead instructor of the course. The Insight Fire Training Cadre will be there assisting.

More information can be found at FDIC’s website here:

Live Fire: Aggressive TIC Search Operations – FDIC International 2025