Insight Training BLOG
Understanding NFPA 1801-Part 1 Colorization
What does NFPA 1801 state in regard to colorization? Section 6.6.4.1.9 In the TI BASIC mode, the heat color reference bar shall have a color
Can TIC’s See Through Glass?
TIC’s can’t see through glass? They actually can’t see through anything but you’d be amazed what you can see! Check out our Blog Post-Overcoming Thermal
Low Hertz, Hurts Performance
Ever been frustrated with your internet connection as it seems to make live videos freeze for a second and then catches back up quickly? Thus
Intelligently Aggressive Fire Attack
Enhanced Stream Placement: Intelligently Aggressive Fire Attack The issue with most water application isn’t the nozzle. It is the nozzle man. Water is often applied
Enhanced Search Methodology-Making the Rescue up to 70% Faster
Enhanced Search Methodology: The use of thermal imaging cameras has enhanced the firefighter’s overall effectiveness particularly in the area of searching for victims or downed
Thermal Imaging Training Drills & Tips: Field of View
Why is Field of View Important? In our curriculum we cover the five key attributes of thermal imaging in depth and they are as follows:
Which TIC Should We Buy?
Thermal Imaging Needs Assessment/Purchasing/Training Guidelines: The following document was developed to assist departments with purchasing thermal imaging cameras and with their training needs. This document
An After Action Review of TIC Use-by Instructor Joey Baxa
As a training officer I am always interested in any form of post incident analysis or after action review my department completes. Whether it is formal
Understanding Temperature Modes
Thermal Imaging-Understanding High & Low Sensitivity. This short article is an attempt to clarify a few misconceptions in regard to fire service thermal imaging cameras.
Tactical Thermal PPE Management-Temperature, Tactics, & PPE
The following speech was given at the FIERO 2019 PPE Symposium: “PPE Thermal Limits are designed to protect the firefighter to a tested specified limit,
In Living Color? The Colorful & Confusing Thermal Imaging Fire Service Color Palette World:
Have you noticed that there are numerous color palettes and color temperature associations with fire service thermal imaging cameras? Why is this so? Doesn’t NFPA
Do You Know The Danger of Cold Smoke?
Firefighters need to be aware of the importance of fundamental search methods and the limitations of thermal imaging cameras. There are several TIC manufacturers that
