Tools 27 TIC Flashcards
Black represents what on the thermal image
Least amount of hear
When images of TIC are properly interpreted . Operators may utilize the information to assist in making decisions especially in instances of
Firefighting
Firefighter accountability
Directing interior ops
White represents what on the thermal image
The most heat
Does not mean it’s on fire just hotter than rest of area being viewed
Shades of grey represent what on thermal image
Temp range between black and white
When shall thermal imaging cameras carried and used
At all structural fire ops
When using TIC OPERATOR SHOULD
Stay low and slowly scan area
Begin at ceiling and use side to side motion
Slowly work way to floor area
Limitations of TIC
Will not see through clear glass or plastic
Shinny surfaces will reflect example (glass waxed floors tiled walls some painted and polished surfaces or water on floor)
Not see through water
Are thermal imaging cameras intrinsically safe
No not rated as intrinsically safe
Will radio transmissions interfere with TIC
Radio transmissions May cause TIC to malfunction
Tic shall be checked
After 0900 and 1800 roll calls
After each use
If steam condensation or fogging buildup on screen if tic then
Wipe SCBA face piece
Tic display screen
Camera lens
Tic damaged or broken
Tech services
Do not send camera with division messenger van
