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A '''thermal imaging camera''' (colloquially known as a '''TIC''') is a type of the thermographic camera used in firefighting. By rendering infrared radiation as visible light, such cameras allow firefighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness, or heat-permeable barriers. Thermal imaging cameras are typically handheld, but may be helmet-mounted. They are constructed using heat- and water-resistant housings, and ruggedized to withstand the hazards of fireground operations. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_imaging_camera] | |||
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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 | == Limitations == | ||
The biggest limitation of a TIC is that they are not able to look through glass such as windows. The room behind a window may be very hot and in the TIC it may appear as cold or just warm. You cannot search a room for a missing person through an intact window. Additionally, glass and mirrors may show heat that is actually a reflection from elsewhere. | |||
== 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:29, 19 February 2023
A thermal imaging camera (colloquially known as a TIC) is a type of the thermographic camera used in firefighting. By rendering infrared radiation as visible light, such cameras allow firefighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness, or heat-permeable barriers. Thermal imaging cameras are typically handheld, but may be helmet-mounted. They are constructed using heat- and water-resistant housings, and ruggedized to withstand the hazards of fireground operations. [1]
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
Limitations
The biggest limitation of a TIC is that they are not able to look through glass such as windows. The room behind a window may be very hot and in the TIC it may appear as cold or just warm. You cannot search a room for a missing person through an intact window. Additionally, glass and mirrors may show heat that is actually a reflection from elsewhere.
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.
