"Fire fighting and similar emergency response activities often impair vision due to dense smoke or darkness. Vision enhancement in such circumstances is a profound benefit for completing the assigned task. Infrared (IR) thermal imaging enhances the users vision when visible light is inadequate. Thermal imaging both restores vision and provides significant additional information to the user not otherwise possible to obtain. The technology increases the responder’s understanding of the environment, thus enhancing safety and the ability to accomplish the task. The first documented civilian life saved with thermal imaging technology was during a 1988 fire that occurred in New York City."

ICI infrared cameras are a "natural" fire fighters tool in the effort to gain this valuable real-time tactical information. Since it is a technology designed to sense and display heat signatures, the cameras provides “sight” in dark and smoke filled environments, which is invaluable in the decision making process. Infrared thermal imaging systems are being integrated into fire control, management and firefighting services throughout the world. Infrared Cameras, Inc. offers solutions that meet and exceed the operational needs of these applications.