About this episode
Chief Andy Starnes provides a crash course on thermal imaging discipline for firefighters.
Chief Andy Starnes, our resident thermal imaging expert, is back for a thermal imaging 101 crash course: how to check the TIC every shift, how to clean it, where to attach the TIC to your gear, plus some basic do’s and don’ts. Starnes, the founder of Insight Fire Training, explains how to maximize the technology while avoiding the “Filmmaker Firefighter” problem. Starnes details some unique features of Seek Thermal’s imagers and encourages listeners to check out instructional videos from Insight Fire Training’s TIC Resource Center to use during crew training. Visit TheFireStore (booths 110 and 111) and Seek Thermal (booths 15509 and 2435) at FDIC. This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore. Enjoying the show? Email editor@firerescue1.com to share feedback.
People in this episode
Guest: Chief Andy Starnes
Topics covered
- thermal imaging
- firefighter training
- TIC discipline
- equipment maintenance
- fire technology
Keywords
- thermal imaging
- TIC
- firefighter
- equipment
- training
- Seek Thermal
- Insight Fire Training
Sponsors
TheFireStore
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Insight Fire Training, Seek Thermal
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