| For the past month, M.V.F.D. members have utilized an abandoned house in training with the use of the Thermal Imager, also including fire attack and behavior.
Several scenarios were set up so that members would become proficient in the use of the Thermal Imager under heavy smoke conditions and ultimately during live fire attack.
Crews participated in search and rescue evolutions as well as how to scan buildings and check for hot spots during salvage and overhaul. During search and rescue, crews were sent in with and without the camera to see how thermal imaging technology enhances chances of surviving and makes our job much easier to find victims. Members advanced attack lines and were taught to stay low when attacking fires and how to react under emergency situations.
This was a new experience for most members. Most could not believe how the camera turned zero visibility into almost normal like conditions. Our members are always training to enhance the service we provide to our citizens and those of the surrounding communities.
The uses of Thermal Imaging Cameras is endless. Our camera is stored on Engine-21 (the first unit to respond on a majority of our emergency incidents).
It is in service and readily available. If any neighboring company would like to train with the camera, please contact us.
The Officers and Members would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Young for donating the structure we utilized for this training. |
