Fire-fighting and Rescue
At the fire scene, infrared lenses can penetrate smoke and flames and clearly display the location of trapped persons, the direction of fire spread, and the ignition point.
This helps firefighters quickly formulate rescue plans, improve search and rescue efficiency, and reduce casualties and property losses.
In addition, it can also be used for fire hazard investigation to discover potential fire risks such as overheating of electrical equipment and accumulation of flammable materials in advance.
Fire Prevention
In fire prevention, infrared lenses are integrated into surveillance systems. They can continuously monitor large-scale areas, such as industrial plants, forests, and warehouses. These lenses detect infrared radiation emitted by objects. Abnormal heat sources, which could potentially be the precursors of a fire, like overheating electrical equipment or smoldering materials, emit distinct infrared signals. By analyzing these signals, the surveillance system can issue early-warning alerts. This allows for timely intervention, preventing small heat-related issues from escalating into full-scale fires.
Rescue Operations
During rescue operations, especially in low-visibility or dangerous environments like smoke-filled buildings, collapsed structures, or at night, infrared lenses are invaluable. Search and rescue teams use devices equipped with infrared lenses, such as thermal imaging cameras. These lenses can penetrate smoke and darkness, detecting the heat signatures of survivors. Since the human body emits heat, it shows up clearly against the cooler background of the environment, enabling rescuers to quickly locate trapped individuals. In addition, infrared lenses can help identify hotspots in a fire-affected area, guiding rescuers to avoid dangerous zones and focus their efforts on areas where survivors are most likely to be found.
