Timothy Mills’ Post

Do you know that Fire Service TICs are NOT Thermometers? 1) Fire Service TICs are qualitative by design. These devices are meant to see thermal patterns, anomalies, and cannot be adjusted to account for variables to measure temperatures with accuracy. 2) Many of these devices are off in variance between +/- 5 degrees Fahrenheit to as much as +/- 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The ANSI standard allows for these devices to be “off” as much as +/- 36 degrees Fahrenheit. 3) NFPA 1801-2021 removed the spot temperature from TI Basic due to it being cited in three separate LODD incidents. “Despite all thermal imager manufacturer user manual warnings not to use temperature measurements to make tactical decisions, it became apparent in three recent NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation reports that there is a lack of understanding on behalf of the fire service features capabilities” (NFPA 1801-2021 Chapter 6). If you would like to learn more, check out our article “The Danger of The Spot Temperature.” The Danger of the Spot Temperature - Insight Training LLC https://lnkd.in/g6nHyecB

Do you know that Fire Service TICs are NOT Thermometers? 1) Fire Service TICs are qualitative by design. These devices are meant to see thermal patterns, anomalies, and cannot be adjusted to account for variables to measure temperatures with accuracy. 2) Many of these devices are off in variance between +/- 5 degrees Fahrenheit to as much as +/- 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The ANSI standard allows for these devices to be “off” as much as +/- 36 degrees Fahrenheit. 3) NFPA 1801-2021 removed the spot temperature from TI Basic due to it being cited in three separate LODD incidents. “Despite all thermal imager manufacturer user manual warnings not to use temperature measurements to make tactical decisions, it became apparent in three recent NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation reports that there is a lack of understanding on behalf of the fire service features capabilities” (NFPA 1801-2021 Chapter 6). If you would like to learn more, check out our article “The Danger of The Spot Temperature.” The Danger of the Spot Temperature - Insight Training LLC https://lnkd.in/gfhg5H9A

Did you know that EN certification of fire alarm systems can guarantee a high level of EMC immunity? Bosch systems not only comply with EN standards for EMC, but go even beyond. With the innovative eSmog feature in AVENAR 4000 fire alarm detectors, disturbances are detected and can be managed effectively, reducing the risk of false alarms, downtime and unnecessary evacuations while still complying with the standards! If you want to learn more about regional requirements and the distinctions between EN 54 and UL certifications, check out our latest video interview where Bosch and VdS experts discuss the ins and outs of fire safety standards in mixed markets. The full interview is available here: https://lnkd.in/eB-9iTDh @Florian Scharr @Onur Sönmez @Martina Kolfenbach-Matthijsen #BoschFire #FirePrevention #FireSystemDesign

Compressed air is a media with great potential risks. In case of improper use and when safety regulations are not being followed, huge forces can be released and put the operator in a dangerous situation. The whiplash effect, for example, is an unintentional release of the coupling and thus an uncontrolled ejection of pressurised, uncoupled hose lines. This is extremely dangerous for man and machine. Thanks to their special design, LÜDECKE quick connect couplings with self-venting function prevent the whiplash effect from occurring and at the same time reduce the noise level when uncoupling. In the ESIS DN 7.8 series, this is achieved by a disconnection in two steps by moving the sleeve. Further information: https://ow.ly/fN9c50SlzfP #WhiplashEffect #SafeConnect #PerfectConnection

An IR/INFO Presenter and Exhibitor Spotlight... welcome back Tim Rohrer, President and CEO of Exiscan Infrared Windows. Tim will be presenting "OSHA, NFPA 70E & NFPA 70B: Requirements and Strategies for Predictive Maintenance" This presentation will explore:  * NFPA 70E and 70B and with regard to employer responsibilities for “proper maintenance” * The maintenance tables that are now mandatory in NFPA 70B * Three strategies that facility managers can implement to comply with the evolving mandates to inspect more equipment, more frequently, with fewer man-hours Exiscan Infrared Windows will also be in the Technology Showcase to answer your IR Window questions To learn more about Tim's presentation visit : https://lnkd.in/ebCNNJJN #thermalimaging #infraredcamera #thermography #infraredthermography #irwindow #electrialsafety #NFPA70B #OSHA #NFPA70E #electricalinspections #electricalmaintenance #IRINFO #Infraspection #reliabilityengineering #conditionmonitoring

An IR/INFO Presenter and Exhibitor Spotlight... welcome back Tim Rohrer, President and CEO of Exiscan Infrared Windows. Tim will be presenting "OSHA, NFPA 70E & NFPA 70B: Requirements and Strategies for Predictive Maintenance" This presentation will explore:  * NFPA 70E and 70B and with regard to employer responsibilities for “proper maintenance” * The maintenance tables that are now mandatory in NFPA 70B * Three strategies that facility managers can implement to comply with the evolving mandates to inspect more equipment, more frequently, with fewer man-hours Exiscan Infrared Windows will also be in the Technology Showcase to answer your IR Window questions To learn more about Tim's presentation visit : https://lnkd.in/eMKw3SbX #thermalimaging #infraredcamera #thermography #infraredthermography #irwindow #electrialsafety #NFPA70B #OSHA #NFPA70E #electricalinspections #electricalmaintenance #IRINFO #Infraspection #reliabilityengineering #conditionmonitoring

The Danger of the Spot Temperature: Fire Service TICs are NOT Thermometers! Many firefighters are not aware of the gross inaccuracies of the spot temperature measurement feature in fire service TICs. Fire service TICs fall into the qualitative thermography category which means: the art and science of detecting, displaying, and recording thermal patterns across the surface of an object. These devices are not intended to produce/provide exact measurements that industrial or scientific infrared cameras can provide. However, the misuse and misinterpretation of the spot temperature measurement has become such an issue that NFPA 1801-2021 removed this feature from TI-Basic due to this feature being misinterpreted and it has been listed as a contributing factor in firefighter line of duty deaths. In addition, it has been a contributing factor in many near miss incidents such as the Surprise Arizona ESS deflagration. The captain on the hazardous material team declared a maximum temperature of 104 Degrees Fahrenheit 3 minutes before the deflagration that injured four firefighters that ballistically propelled him 73 feet from the open door of the unit. Learn more about the danger of the spot temperature here: https://lnkd.in/gfhg5H9A

The Danger of the Spot Temperature: Fire Service TICs are NOT Thermometers! Many firefighters are not aware of the gross inaccuracies of the spot temperature measurement feature in fire service TICs. Fire service TICs fall into the qualitative thermography category which means: the art and science of detecting, displaying, and recording thermal patterns across the surface of an object. These devices are not intended to produce/provide exact measurements that industrial or scientific infrared cameras can provide. However, the misuse and misinterpretation of the spot temperature measurement has become such an issue that NFPA 1801-2021 removed this feature from TI-Basic due to this feature being misinterpreted and it has been listed as a contributing factor in firefighter line of duty deaths. In addition, it has been a contributing factor in many near miss incidents such as the Surprise Arizona ESS deflagration. The captain on the hazardous material team declared a maximum temperature of 104 Degrees Fahrenheit 3 minutes before the deflagration that injured four firefighters that ballistically propelled him 73 feet from the open door of the unit. Learn more about the danger of the spot temperature here: https://lnkd.in/gb2Mzk5u

The Danger of the Spot Temperature: Fire Service TICs are NOT Thermometers! Many firefighters are not aware of the gross inaccuracies of the spot temperature measurement feature in fire service TICs. Fire service TICs fall into the qualitative thermography category which means: the art and science of detecting, displaying, and recording thermal patterns across the surface of an object. These devices are not intended to produce/provide exact measurements that industrial or scientific infrared cameras can provide. However, the misuse and misinterpretation of the spot temperature measurement has become such an issue that NFPA 1801-2021 removed this feature from TI-Basic due to this feature being misinterpreted and it has been listed as a contributing factor in firefighter line of duty deaths. In addition, it has been a contributing factor in many near miss incidents such as the Surprise Arizona ESS deflagration. The captain on the hazardous material team declared a maximum temperature of 104 Degrees Fahrenheit 3 minutes before the deflagration that injured four firefighters that ballistically propelled him 73 feet from the open door of the unit. Learn more about the danger of the spot temperature here: https://lnkd.in/g6nHyecB

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