Developing & Delivering Effective Thermal Imaging Training

Developing & Delivering Effective Thermal Imaging Training

This presentation will provide the necessary knowledge and skills that Instructors need to develop and deliver an effective thermal imaging training program. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Review NFPA Standards; 1801 - TIC Technology and 1408 - TIC Training
• Discuss Thermal Imaging technology, features, and concepts
• Identify key components of an effective thermal imaging training program
• Identify training resources for use in the TIC training program
• Review key measures to determine the success of a TIC training program

Continuing Education Hours: 3

Instructors: 

Mike Richardson

Mike is a 35-year veteran of the Military and Fire Service, and is currently the Division Chief of Training & Safety for the St Matthews FD in Louisville, KY. He is a graduate of the Eastern KY University Fire Science and Loss Prevention & Safety Programs. Chief Richardson has focused the past 20 years of his career on being an instructor which has allowed him to work with first responders in 43 States and 8 Countries. He has been involved with the Fire Service at a national level through, instructing at national conferences such as FDIC and Fire-Rescue International, authoring over 30 articles in publications such as Fire Engineering and Firehouse, and serving on the Board of Directors for the Fire Dept Safety Officers Assoc and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. Chief Richardson has also served on the NFPA Electronic Safety Equipment and Fire Service Training Committees.