202.05A Thermal Imaging Camera Deployment

Question 1

What are some of the factors that can be assessed from the exterior by the IC using a TIC for size up?

Answer 1

• finding the seat of the fire
• observing changing or spreading conditions
• identifying building features and conditions that threaten building integrity

Question 2

The early and rapid deployment of the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC), while operating in an Offensive Strategy, may do what?

Answer 2

enhance the visibility in a visibly diminished atmosphere, thus increasing fire fighter safety and survival, as well as improving the survival potential of our customers

Question 3

In Defensive operations a TIC can be valuable in what ways?

Answer 3

• identifying key tactical positions/needs
• extent of impingement to exposures
• early avenues of fire spread
• locating hot spots

Question 4

Who’s responsibility is it to rapidly deploy the TIC in a visibly diminished atmosphere or in an atmosphere that may suddenly become visibly diminished

Answer 4

Company Officer/Command

Question 5

Why is a TIC valuable in search and rescue and crew accountability tasks?

Answer 5

reducing the amount of time it may take to locate victims using standard search techniques and quickly identifying the fire

Question 6

Does a TIC replace accountability tasks of the Company Officer and the individual FF?

Answer 6

NO

Question 7

Crews and TIC operators must be aware that the TIC may malfunction and sole reliance on the camera is not _______ fire fighting.

Answer 7

prudent