Argus Mi-TIC-S Thermal Imaging Camera

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The department uses the Argus Mi-TIC-S handheld Thermal Imaging Cameras. These cameras have larger screens, higher sensitivity, and more flexibility than the TICs built into the SCBA.

Operation Modes:

For more details on these modes, see the user manual.

FIRE:

Used for attack and rescue in large, fully developed fires.

MiTIC-Fire.png

OVERHAUL:

Used for checking for hot spots after the fire is out.

MiTIC-Overhaul.png

SIZE UP:

Used to easily locate the fire from outside of a structure.

MiTIC-Size-up.png

INSPECTION:

Used for predictive maintenance to check equipment and buildings to help prevent fire.

MiTIC-Inspection.png

WHITE HOT:

Used for general search, with no colorization.

MiTIC-White-Hot.png

MISSING PERSONS:

Used for searching for people in landscapes, buildings or traffic accident scenes.

MiTIC-Missing Persons.png

Maintenance Checks:

  1. Check that the device is clean and appears undamaged. Clean as necessary.
  2. Power on the device.
  3. Replace battery if battery indicator is at or below half.
  4. Cycle through each mode and confirm that image is clear and hot spots appear as expected (people, computers, engines, etc).
  5. Power off when complete.
  6. If equipped with a retractable tether check that the tether extends and retracts smoothly throughout its full range and supports the weight of the TIC.

Manual:

Argus Mi-TIC Manual.pdf