Application of Thermography in Firefighting

Aug. 23, 2012 - PRLog -- Information is one of the most important aspects of evaluating a fire situation. In fire fighting, there is not a much time to gather information before having to act. Thermography allows fire fighters to assess situations quickly and more accurately using up less of the crucial time that is needed to potentially save lives.

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What is thermography? Thermography looks at the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum imaging area and can see the heat radiated by all objects. These cameras produce images of that radiation that are useful in evaluating the situation in fire fighting. Fire fighters are able to use thermal imaging cameras to see through smoke, quickly locate people, and localize the base of a fire. Infrared thermography enables fire fighters to see in total darkness or obscurity in order to quickly locate and assess a situation allowing them to spend less time gathering information and more time actively engaging a situation. The many challenges of fire control and maintenance are continually being recognized and met with thermal imaging camera technology. These cameras are portable, compact, and highly durable to withstand severe use in the face of fire. This technology is designed to sense and display heat signatures giving fire fighters eyes that can see both in the darkness and in smoke-filled environments. This ability is invaluable in making decisions that save lives and fight, building, and crash fires. Thermal imaging cameras are portable and durable allowing them to be used in dangerous situations. The cameras are able to be head mounted or hand held allowing them to be used in the most situations.

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Thermal imaging cameras allow fire fighters to gather crucial information needed to evaluate dangerous scenarios. The portability and durability of these cameras allow them to be used in the most demanding scenarios. The availability and usability of this technology makes it a great addition to any fire fighting arsenal.