In those situations, we have to enter a smoke-filled room and locate possible victims by feel. It's time-consuming and dangerous. The cameras will reduce search time and more efficiently locate people, especially children who often hide in closets to escape flames. The cameras disclose the presence of people by detecting differences in body temperature from the surroundings. While the cameras function primarily as life-saving tools in the event of a fire, they are also useful in fire prevention.
Faulty ballast generates heat and can be virtually undetectable by feel or direct observation.
The Wheeling Fire Department operates 18 specialized vehicles, in order to provide service to the community.