FF Ops 7 Thermal Imaging Cameras

Question 1

Infrared Energy

Answer 1

Electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength whose wavelength is longer than that of visible light

Question 2

High and Low Sensitivity Mode

Answer 2

High up to 300F, Low over 300F which produces a better image

Question 3

When the screen freezes

Answer 3

Shuttering, or refreshing of the focal plane.

Question 4

One rare advantage of TIC

Answer 4

detect product level in liquid containers and pressurized LPG tanks

Question 5

Major disadvantages of TIC

Answer 5

Does not transmit through glass, 
may reflect on smooth surfaces, 
cannot penetrate thick material such as carpet, mattresses, blankets, 
not define holes in floor, 
does not transmit through water, 
may be affected by two way radios

Question 6

Are TIC intrinsically safe

Answer 6

NO

-one is**

Question 7

Pattern scan

Answer 7

360 degrees above and below, scan ceiling down to the floor

Question 8

Sensitivity Distance

Answer 8

3 feet to infinity

Question 9

Temp range before flashover on the TIC

Answer 9

400-450F

Question 10

TIC don’t see heat through an object they….

Answer 10

show heat that has been transferred to the surface

Question 11

Who carries the TIC

Answer 11

Truck officer, all rescue squad members, second due BFC, Safety Officer

Question 12

MSA 5200 Stand by mode light and normal mode light

Answer 12

Flashing Green and Solid Green respectively

Question 13

MSA 5200 sensitivity and shutter and temp gauge

Answer 13

L bottom left, above 320F, Square upper Left, Temp gauge 0-300 and 0-1000

Question 14

MSA 5200 Battery Indicator

Answer 14

Green - Full, Yellow - Marginal, Red - 15 min, Red Flashing - 1 min