Thermal Imaging Camera

This drill will provide the student with a basic understanding of thermal imaging and its usefulness as a tool in the fire service.  Thermal imaging theory will be reviewed and demonstrated using firefighting thermal imaging cameras.  Thermal imaging camera tactics will be discussed and shown.  Students will learn the benefits of thermal imaging cameras on the fire ground as well as the detriments to its over-reliance.  Following the lecture, students will be given the opportunity to use a thermal imaging camera in a fire environment to reinforce the lessons learned.  Maximum: 20 firefighters