SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT

        T1 COMMANDER

• Size up – Thermal imagers allow firefighters to find the source of the fire quickly, helping them save lives and limit property damage.

• Fire Attack – Thermal imagers help incident commanders intelligently allocate resources at a fire and to quickly get water on the fire, not just on the smoke.

• Search and Rescue – Without thermal imagers, firefighters crawl through burning buildings, groping in blinding smoke for unconscious victims. With thermal imagers, firefighters can scan a room in seconds to find people who are trapped.

• Ventilation – Firefighters can safely identify areas of extreme heat, so they can be ventilated, reducing the chances of back draft or flashover. Windows and doors can also be quickly identified in zero visibility, allowing firefighters to quickly vent a structure as they move through it.

• Overhaul – After the fire has been put out, firefighters can scan the fire ground in seconds to locate hot spots that might re-ignite. Using a thermal imager, overhaul can be done in about 75% less time.

• Training – Using transmitter systems, incident commanders can observe in real time and videotape at the scene. Videotapes can be used for review and teaching later.

• Firefighter Safety – Thermal imagers enable fire officials to identify hazards, manage personnel accountability, identify emergency egress points and evaluate structural integrity.

• HazMat – Firefighters can identify sources and movement of contaminants and determine liquid levels in containers. This helps them to manage hazardous materials spills and other incidents more effectively.

• Wildland Firefighting – Using thermal imagers, firefighters can quickly scan large areas for hot spots, aiding them in getting the fire under control quickly