Thermal Imaging Camera

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Objects

Temperature

Question 2

What does TIC do?

Answer 2

Measures infrared energy and converts it to images

Question 3

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

Answer 3

.05°F

Question 4

What are the nine uses of the TIC ?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

In Tucson, where was the first TIC and why?

Answer 5

Station 10

It was the most central place

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Currently established safety practices

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Close to your mask

Question 8

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

Answer 8

800°F

2 minutes

Question 9

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

Answer 9

White out conditions

Question 10

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

Answer 10

250°F

10 minutes

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Reality checks

Question 12

What is the six sided approach?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

A reflection of yourself

Question 14

Can you see an object submerged in water the TIC?

Answer 14

NO

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Depth perception

Question 16

Can the TIC be used as a forcible entry tool?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Explosive

Question 18

How should you clean the TIC?

Answer 18

With a rag, mild detergent, and warm water

Question 19

How do you clean battery terminals?

Answer 19

With terminal cleaner

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Hinges
Seals
Carrying strap

Question 21

Which parts on the TIC are serviceable?

Answer 21

NONE

All repairs must be made by maintenance or the manufacture

Question 22

Never point that TIC…

Answer 22

Directly at the sun

Question 23

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

Answer 23

5000
5200HD
5800

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Smaller
Lighter
Longer battery life

Question 25

Where are TICs found?

Answer 25

On all front-line trucks

Question 26

Where is the charger located?

Answer 26

By firefighter seat behind engineer

Question 27

How do you turn the TIC on?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Had you turn the TIC off?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

How do you put the TIC in standby mode?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

How do you exit standby mode?

Answer 30

Press and release the green on and off button

Question 31

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

Answer 31

15 minutes

Question 32

What are the 3 LED indicator lights?

Answer 32

Thermometer Power indicator Battery indicator

Question 33

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

Answer 33

The thermometer LED will flash red

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Remove TIC and allow it to cool

Question 35

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

Answer 35

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

Question 36

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

Answer 36

That the TIC is on

Question 37

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

Answer 37

That the TIC is in standby mode

Question 38

When it comes to the battery strength indicator, what does it mean when the light is... Green Yellow Red Flashing red

Answer 38

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

Question 39

If all five lights are flashing what does that mean?

Answer 39

That there is a system problem

Question 40

What are the 2 modes that the TIC has?

Answer 40

LoTemp/normal mode | HiTemp/firefighting mode

Question 41

With the TIC, what is normal mode?

Answer 41

0 – 320°F High sensitivity/low temperature

Question 42

With the TIC, what is firefighting mode?

Answer 42

320 – 1050°F Low sensitivity/high temperature

Question 43

How do you switch from normal mode to firefighting mode?

Answer 43

You don't, the TIC does it automatically

Question 44

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

Answer 44

0 – 320°F in normal mode | 0 – 1050° in firefighting mode

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Yellow to dark red

Question 46

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

Answer 46

5200 | 5800

Question 47

How do you activate the 2X zoom display?

Answer 47

Pressing the on/off button

Question 48

Which models have selectable pallet imagery?

Answer 48

5800 only

Question 49

What are the 5 different types of selectable pallet imagery?

Answer 49

``` White-hot imagery Black cotton imagery Fusion imagery Fire and ice imagery Rainbow imagery ```

Question 50

The 5800 will always start up in which mode?

Answer 50

White-hot mode

Question 51

How do you activate the color palette mode?

Answer 51

Press and hold the pallette selector button for 3 seconds Keep pressing button to scroll through available color pallettes

Question 52

How do you deactivate the color palette mode?

Answer 52

Press and hold the pallette selector button for 5 seconds The TIC will then return to white-hot mode

Question 53

What are the two ways video stream from the TIC?

Answer 53

Remote transmitter | Video cable attachment to laptop computer

Question 54

Where are the video laptops for the TIC located?

Answer 54

BC 1,2,3,4 | Squad 19 and 20

Question 55

Where can you find the MSA evolution 4000?

Answer 55

Only at the PSA No longer carried on frontline trucks