External Fire Size-up with Thermal Imaging
Using thermal imaging to supplement external assessment and reporting.
DRG-32
Searching Smoke-filled Rooms with Thermal Imaging
8 h
Using thermal imaging while maintaining crew contact, orientation and an escape route.
Training enquiriesTraining content
- Tasks and reporting.
- Working with and without a thermal imaging camera.
- Casualty searches in artificial smoke.
- Camera failure and continued contact-based searching.
- Disorientation and debriefing.
Skills-development module. It does not replace a full qualification course or confer the authorisations associated with it.
Who we train
Crews experienced in smoke operations and familiar with thermal imaging basics.
How we train
Instruction, practical exercises and debriefs tailored to the module.
Settings and connections
Exercises using artificial smoke, without a full-scale live fire.
Complementary skills
Crew Operations in Smoke — Hose, Search and Marking
Hose handling, searching, communication and air management in reduced visibility.
These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.