Updated NFPA Standard TIC Training Resource Link

By Andy Starnes

Step 1:

Thermal Imaging 101-This is webinar is critically important for firefighters to view first as it defines what fire service TICs can and cannot be used for.

Step 2:

Thermal Imaging TIPS For Success: This one-hour webinar covers 10 basic key concepts that each firefighter should be aware of before moving into skill acquisition-based tasks such as size up, fire attack, search, etc.

Step 3:

Please view specialized task-based webinars on our YouTube channel such as:

Fireground Size-up & Fire Attack with Chief John Lightly:

The Rules of TIC Use & Search:

Search Operations & TIC Use with Captain Thomas Anderson:

Locating the Fire:

TIC Use & Fire Attack:

Wildland Firefighting and TIC Use:

Step 4:

Please review the following training resources regarding limitations, mistakes, and contraindications of thermal imaging usage:

Common Mistakes on the Fireground in Thermal Imaging Usage:

Overcoming Limitations of Thermal Imaging:

Dangers of Lithium Ion Fires & Incorrect TIC Use with Web Marshall:

Mayday Prevention & TIC Use:

Preventing Firefighter Disorientation:

And for more in-depth resources our Patreon channel for $20/month offers all the webinars you need for training references such as:

Introduction to Tactical Thermal Imaging
The Tactical 360-Enhancing Size-up
Go/No Go Decision Making
Intelligently Aggressive Fire Attack
Rules of TIC Use and Search.

https://www.patreon.com/c/InsightTraining

Regarding brands/models of TICs please see the following:

Seek Thermal Products:

You may review over 28 hours of information on Seek Thermal products here: https://insighttrainingllc.com/uncategorized/3606/
Also see the following link for all the presentations associated with these webinars: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kwKiC5Dfz-uZL1hlezYpltdWzAJwL0mu?usp=drive_link

Bullard Products:

Bullard Resource Link: (This includes the QXT/NXT and the new QXT PRO and NXT PRO)

https://insighttrainingllc.com/news/bullard-thermal-imaging-resource-document/

Bullard Electronic Thermal Throttle Overview:

Six Steps to Success:

Electronic Thermal Throttle in Size-up:

Electronic Thermal Throttle Demonstration-Locating the Fire:

FLIR products:

FLIR K2 Resource Links:

https://insighttrainingllc.com/?s=K2

FLIR K2 Modification Article:

https://insighttrainingllc.com/?s=K2

FLIR KXX Resource Link:

https://insighttrainingllc.com/news/own-a-flir-kxx-series-tic-check-out-these-resources/

FLIR Search/Search & Rescue Application Mode Resource Link:

https://insighttrainingllc.com/news/flir-kxx-application-modes-resource-document/

Training program questions: We recommend that everyone view our following webinar on How Training Academies Can Implement TIC Training:

Then review the following standards:

NFPA 1010 Chapter 7 which requires all new firefighters to have requisite knowledge of TICs and complete three skill sets in hands on evolutions.
NFPA 1408 Thermal Imaging Training & Maintenance Standard-See Chapter 7 for the 23 recommended topics for annual TIC training.
NFPA 1801: The Thermal Imaging Standard for Thermal Imaging Cameras-This standard provides the required knowledge for thermal imaging instructors to possess.

We also recommend completing our online collegiate thermal imaging certification through WKU. It is the only collegiate thermal imaging certification for firefighters in the world.

https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0009-0030-0ecf6e0a2a5040468699bcf6da61b576