Dräger (Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA), a globally renowned company in the fields of medical and safety technology, has launched the UCF FireVista, a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) that can be activated one-handed with just one button, thereby providing split-second access to critical visual support, within a firefighting incident.
TICs (thermal imaging cameras)
TICs (thermal imaging cameras) provide vital insight when visibility is significantly reduced, due to fire, smoke, or darkness, thereby supporting firefighters, while attending to the most challenging environments. They deliver vital intelligence in locating casualties and helping locate the seat of a fire so that it can be rapidly extinguished.
With the ability to detect even the smallest change in temperature and provide a clear contrast between walls, doors, and stairs, the UCF FireVista TIC proves especially useful in detecting hotspots when a fire is behind cladding or in a building’s void. It, therefore, limits invasive physical damage as emergency teams have less need to strip out the fabric of a building to reach the fire.
UCF FireVista thermal imaging camera
The UFC FireVista thermal imaging camera is compact, robust, and features an ergonomic design
The UFC FireVista thermal imaging camera is compact, robust, and features an ergonomic design, and almost indestructible outer shell. It can withstand mechanical stresses and its IP67 protection class guarantees that it is water and dust-resistant. A fast frame rate and ultra-high image picture quality deliver a quick overview of an incident even under the most difficult operating conditions.
Weighing only 870 grams, the UFC FireVista is one of the lightest thermal imaging cameras currently available on the market. This helps increase mobility and reduce the physical strain placed on the firefighter.
Compact and intuitive camera
The camera has an operating time of approximately five hours, due to its powerful rechargeable battery, which gives enough leeway for longer deployments. The camera is virtually maintenance-free, and the integrated battery has a lifetime of approx. 4000 charging cycles.
The compact and intuitive camera is easy-to-use and operates with just one on/off switch, which means it can deliver vital information in seconds.
Enhanced visibility ensured in dark environments
Liz Millward, the Marketing Manager of Emergency and Rescue Services at Draeger Safety UK, says the UFC FireVista thermal imaging camera is an excellent addition to the range.
She adds, “Dräger’s thermal imaging cameras are designed to supply firefighters with vital information, during any incident, where visibility is impaired, whether as a result of smoke or an underground or collapsed environment. The UFC FireVista is an important tool, when speed, straight-forward functionality, and high-quality imaging are required. Ultimately, it supports firefighters’ ability to save the lives of others and to protect their own safety.”