LOCATIONS• Volunteer Dept • Funding: Community Fundraising • Recommended Models: QXT & TXS •
Thermal Imager Deployment Case Study
The chief of this volunteer department raised funds with hands-on demos to add two thermal imagers to his fleet, giving every crew a decision-making TI.
Department Specs
Fire Chief Jay Alley of Gerton Fire Department in North Carolina leads a volunteer department that understands the importance of getting thermal imagers in the hands of as many firefighters as possible.
- Department Size: 21 Volunteer; 1 Paid
- Population Served: 900
- Annual Runs: 180
- Thermal Imagers in Service: 3
Advice from Gerton Fire Department
Compare Side-by-Side
“When choosing a new imager, put them side by side. We did it in a live burn situation. The clarity, pitch, and imagery will help you choose an imager.”
Don’t Forget the Versatility
“We regularly use imagers for night searches, motor vehicle accidents, and haz mat. TI isn’t just for fire scenes.”
Show and Tell for Fundraising
“We had a demo TXS model on-hand for people to see and use during our open house fundraiser, and we raised all the money for two TXS units just with this event.”
More Imagers in More Hands
“This is the right solution for us. When our firefighters make interior attack, each crew has a TI.”
Deployment Model
Gerton Fire Department deploys one advanced thermal imager to the chief, and a lightweight decision making thermal imager on each of the two first-out engines.
An excellent fit for this department profile and deployment model is one advanced decision-making thermal imager such as QXT, and two lightweight decision making thermal imagers that are still budget-conscious, such as TXS.
