LOCATIONS• Career Dept • Funding: Grant, AFG • Recommended Models: NXT •
Thermal Imager Deployment Case Study
The fire department of Ross Township, Ohio is a mix of full-time and part-time firefighters who deploy two NFPA-certified thermal imagers, purchased through the AFG Grant.
Department Specs
When using AFG grant funds to purchase the department’s two thermal imagers, selecting a NFPA-certified TI that exhibited proven durability was key for this department.
- Department Size: 45 Full-time and Part-time
- Population Served: 10,200
- Annual Runs: 1500
- Thermal Imagers in Service: 2
Advice from Ross Township Fire Department
Training is Vital
“An imager is only as good as the officer who is using it. You’ve got to train with a TI just like you train with any other tool.”
Durability is Key
“As a small department, it was important that we select an imager that is durable and tough.”
Don’t Forget About Battery Management
“So that our imagers are always ready to go, excellent battery management is a key objective for us. We have a sound system for tracking and rotating our batteries to ensure a long and reliable life.”
Deployment Model
Ross Township Fire Department deploys two advanced NFPA-certified thermal imagers used by the officers on-scene.
Ideal models for this type of deployment strategy would be QXT or the NFPA 1801-Certified NXT to offer the most full-featured versatility to the department.
