Powering Your Thermal Imager: Choosing the Right Battery Solution
A thermal imager is only as reliable as its power source. Learn how to select the right battery and charging system to keep your TIC powered on every call.
Internal vs. External Thermal Imager Batteries: What Firefighters and Buying Committees Need to Know
Should your thermal imager have an internal or external battery? Each option has pros and cons that impact durability, usability, and field performance. Learn which battery type best fits your department's needs
How to Evaluate Thermal Imaging for Fire Service: A Guide for Fire Service Professionals
Learn how to evaluate image quality, usability, and durability through structured testing to find the best fit for your department."
How to Compare Image Quality Across Thermal Imager Brands
Learn how resolution, image enhancement, sensitivity, and display quality impact performance—so your department can choose the best tool for the job.
How Thermal Imagers Help Recognize Flow Patterns
Learn how thermal imagers help visualize flow patterns, improve decision-making, and enhance fireground tactics in real time
Display Quality: The Window to Thermal Imaging
From brightness and contrast to viewing angles and durability, find out why display quality plays a crucial role in firefighter safety and decision-making
Colorization in Thermal Imaging: A Critical Tool for Firefighting
How and when colorization appears in a thermal imager can impact firefighter safety and decision-making. Should heat zones be highlighted early, or should color be reserved for critical temperatures? Learn how different colorization thresholds affect fireground performance.
Choosing the Right Thermal Imager Strategy for Your Fire Department
Does every firefighter need a thermal imager, or should you prioritize decision-makers? Learn how to balance budget, safety, and effectiveness with the best TIC deployment strategy for your department.
Choosing the Right Thermal Imager for Firefighting: Handle, Handheld, or Hands-Free?
Handle-equipped, handheld, or hands-free—what’s the best thermal imager design for your fire department? Discover the pros and cons of each style, and find out which may provide the best balance of portability, visibility, and performance.
Best Practices for Fire Department Thermal Imager Buying Committees
Buying a thermal imager is a major investment that impacts firefighter safety and efficiency. this guide walks your department through every step of the decision-making process.