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=== Uses: ===
== Uses ==
Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) are used for a number of operations:
Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) are used for a number of operations:


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* Finding people trapped in a fire, in a building, and outdoors
* Finding people trapped in a fire, in a building, and outdoors


=== MEFD uses two types of TICs: ===
== MEFD uses two types of TICs ==
TICs integrated into our MSA G1 SCBA. Each engine has three airpacks with a TIC. See [[SCBA]]
TICs integrated into our MSA G1 SCBA. Each engine has three airpacks with a TIC. See [[SCBA]]


Handheld [[Argus Mi-TIC-S Thermal Imaging Camera]] devices on engines and brush trucks.
Handheld [[Argus Mi-TIC-S Thermal Imaging Camera]] devices on engines and brush trucks.

Revision as of 03:18, 19 February 2023

Uses

Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) are used for a number of operations:

  • Finding heat within walls and structures
  • Finding hot spots on wild fire during mop up
  • Performing an oriented search within a fire
  • Structure fire overhaul
  • Finding people trapped in a fire, in a building, and outdoors

MEFD uses two types of TICs

TICs integrated into our MSA G1 SCBA. Each engine has three airpacks with a TIC. See SCBA

Handheld Argus Mi-TIC-S Thermal Imaging Camera devices on engines and brush trucks.