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Thermal Imaging Camera Flashcards

1
Q

Infrared energy is produced by all ____ and is based on ____

A

Objects

Temperature

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2
Q

What does TIC do?

A

Measures infrared energy and converts it to images

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3
Q

The TIC has the ability to measure temperature differences of ____ degrees Fahrenheit

A

.05°F

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4
Q

What are the nine uses of the TIC ?

A 
Primary search
Locating seat of the fire
Overhaul
Ventilation
Location of the plume
Fluid levels in drums/tanks/vessels
Non-fire rescue activities
Overheated wires/ballasts/circuits
Breaching walls
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5
Q

In Tucson, where was the first TIC and why?

A

Station 10

It was the most central place

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6
Q

The standard operating guidelines do not allow firefighters to deviate from…

A

Currently established safety practices

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7
Q

Since dark heavy smoke Kenneth Spear the screen, you should keep the TIC…

A

Close to your mask

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8
Q

The TIC should not be used in temperatures above ____ for more than __ minutes

A

800°F

2 minutes

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9
Q

If you use the TIC in too hot of an environment, it can cause…

A

White out conditions

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10
Q

The TIC will have a loss and picture quality and clarity is exposed to heat above ___ for ___ minutes

A

250°F

10 minutes

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11
Q

To observe changing fire conditions, you need to do periodic ____ ____

A

Reality checks

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12
Q

What is the six sided approach?

A

Making sure you look forward, backward, left, right, up, and down

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13
Q

When using the TIC, if you look at a mirror or through class what will you see?

A

A reflection of yourself

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14
Q

Can you see an object submerged in water the TIC?

A

NO

An object submerged in water will give off the ambient water temperature and therefore you will not see the object

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15
Q

When using the TIC use caution when negotiating stairwells because it can alter your…

A

Depth perception

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16
Q

Can the TIC be used as a forcible entry tool?

A

Sir I’ll have to get back to you on that

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17
Q

The TIC is not intrinsically safe so it could be unsafe in an _____ atmosphere

A

Explosive

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18
Q

How should you clean the TIC?

A

With a rag, mild detergent, and warm water

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19
Q

How do you clean battery terminals?

A

With terminal cleaner

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20
Q

You should check ____, ____, and ________ before and after use

A

Hinges
Seals
Carrying strap

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21
Q

Which parts on the TIC are serviceable?

A

NONE

All repairs must be made by maintenance or the manufacture

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22
Q

Never point that TIC…

A

Directly at the sun

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23
Q

What are the 3 newest versions of the TIC for TFD?

A

5000
5200HD
5800

24
Q

What are 3 ways that newer models of the TIC are better than older models?

A

Smaller
Lighter
Longer battery life

25
Q

Where are TICs found?

A

On all front-line trucks

26
Q

Where is the charger located?

A

By firefighter seat behind engineer

27
Q

How do you turn the TIC on?

A

Press and hold the green on and off button for one second

28
Q

Had you turn the TIC off?

A

Press and hold the green on and off button for 4 seconds

29
Q

How do you put the TIC in standby mode?

A

Press and hold the green on and off button for 2 seconds

30
Q

How do you exit standby mode?

A

Press and release the green on and off button

31
Q

In standby mode, how long before the TIC automatically shuts down?

A

15 minutes

32
Q

What are the 3 LED indicator lights?

A

Thermometer
Power indicator
Battery indicator

33
Q

How would you know if the TIC exceeds normal operating temperatures?

A

The thermometer LED will flash red

34
Q

If the TIC exceeds normal operating temperatures what should you do?

A

Remove TIC and allow it to cool

35
Q

What is the number on the bottom right of the screen?

A

That shows the temperature of the dot/crosshair in the center of the screen

36
Q

What does the power mode indicator LED mean if it’s green?

A

That the TIC is on

37
Q

What does the power mode indicator LED mean if it is flashing green?

A

That the TIC is in standby mode

38
Q

When it comes to the battery strength indicator, what does it mean when the light is…

Green
Yellow
Red
Flashing red

A

Full charge
15 minutes of power left
Less than 15 minutes of power left
60 seconds to shut down

39
Q

If all five lights are flashing what does that mean?

A

That there is a system problem

40
Q

What are the 2 modes that the TIC has?

A

LoTemp/normal mode

HiTemp/firefighting mode

41
Q

With the TIC, what is normal mode?

A

0 – 320°F

High sensitivity/low temperature

42
Q

With the TIC, what is firefighting mode?

A

320 – 1050°F

Low sensitivity/high temperature

43
Q

How do you switch from normal mode to firefighting mode?

A

You don’t, the TIC does it automatically

44
Q

What is the range of temperature for the quick temp indicator?

A

0 – 320°F in normal mode

0 – 1050° in firefighting mode

45
Q

In heat seeker mode, it will show hotter areas in ___ to _____ color

A

Yellow to dark red

46
Q

The 2X zoom display is only available on which models?

A

5200

5800

47
Q

How do you activate the 2X zoom display?

A

Pressing the on/off button

48
Q

Which models have selectable pallet imagery?

A

5800 only

49
Q

What are the 5 different types of selectable pallet imagery?

A 
White-hot imagery
Black cotton imagery
Fusion imagery
Fire and ice imagery
Rainbow imagery
50
Q

The 5800 will always start up in which mode?

A

White-hot mode

51
Q

How do you activate the color palette mode?

A

Press and hold the pallette selector button for 3 seconds

Keep pressing button to scroll through available color pallettes

52
Q

How do you deactivate the color palette mode?

A

Press and hold the pallette selector button for 5 seconds

The TIC will then return to white-hot mode

53
Q

What are the two ways video stream from the TIC?

A

Remote transmitter

Video cable attachment to laptop computer

54
Q

Where are the video laptops for the TIC located?

A

BC 1,2,3,4

Squad 19 and 20

55
Q

Where can you find the MSA evolution 4000?

A

Only at the PSA

No longer carried on frontline trucks

TFD BC (26 decks)

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