Appeals to Local Government
Department Budget is Source of Three TIs in Abbotsford, British Columbia -- The Abbotsford Fire Department purchased three TIs over the course of three years from the department’s budget, propelled by a convincing technology presentation made by Capt. Dean Larivee.
Thermal Imaging Exposure Pays Off in Jacksonville, Florida – After years of exposing councilors to the benefits of thermal imaging, the Jacksonville City Council approved funding for 51 thermal imagers, one for each station in the city.
Improvement in Accountability Sells Thermal Imaging to City Council in Phoenix, Arizona – Following the death of an eight-year veteran who got lost in a burning building, the Phoenix Fire Department made an effective argument for thermal imagers as a tool to help with firefighter accountability.
Compelling Presentation Results in Funding Success in Riverview, New Brunswick – After a compelling15-minute presentation and demonstration about how thermal imagers work, Chief Doug Hamer got approval from the town council to buy a TI.
Education the Key to Funding in St. Lucie County, Florida – A public demonstration that began as an appeal for three thermal imagers impacted decision-makers so strongly that they purchased 15 TIs with dollars from tax reserves, one for each front line vehicle.
Technical Demonstration Key to Success in Tracy, California – A live technical demonstration was key to convincing local government officials to support the purchase of thermal imagers in this six-month campaign that garnered $138,000.