GOLETA, California (Oct. 16 2024) — Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the ITAR-free Vue® TV128+ camera module, a high-performance, thermal-and-visible camera payload. Purpose-built for the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS), it provides industry-leading thermal sensitivity for first responder missions and industrial inspections.  

The Vue TV128+ series pairs a 128x-zoom, 16MP visible camera with a performance-leading 640×512 resolution FLIR Boson®+ thermal camera within a quick-connect gimbal. The Boson+ inside is an uncooled, longwave Infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module that offers improved thermal sensitivity of less than or equal to (≤)20 mK, delivering unmatched thermal contrast and sharpness, day or night.  

Like the existing radiometric Vue TV128, the new Vue TV128+ features patented Teledyne FLIR MSX® Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging software to further improve thermal imagery and situational awareness. MSX adds visible light details to thermal images in real time for greater clarity, embedding edge and outline detail onto thermal readings. Unlike image fusing, the merging of a visible light and thermal image, MSX does not dilute the thermal image or decrease thermal transparency.  

“With the introduction of the Vue TV128+ for the SIRAS drone, we are excited to offer an even more advanced dual visible and thermal camera solution for professional UAV pilots,” said Mike Walters, Vice President, Teledyne FLIR. “Enhanced thermal visibility, especially in low-contrast environments, is a must-have tool for inspectors and public safety professionals.” 

The Vue TV128+ is IP54-rated, providing operators with a rugged design built to handle the elements. It’s appropriate for a variety of missions requiring immediate decision support or post-flight processing, including industrial and utilities inspection, firefighting, law enforcement, and search and rescue.  

The Vue TV128+ is available as part of a SIRAS drone bundle. It can also be purchased as a standalone payload option. To learn more about Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS and Vue TV128+, visit www.flir.com/siras.   

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About Teledyne FLIR 

Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications, with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods. For more information, please visit www.teledyneflir.com or follow @flir.

North Lakes Fire and Rescue, a department that covers several unorganized townships and territories in northern Aroostook County, Maine, just replaced its 1974 fire apparatus with a 2024 Deep South pumper-tanker, thecounty.me reported.

The pumper-tanker has a 1,250 gallon-per-minute pump and a 2,000-gallon water tank.

The new rig, which a fire official said was priced at roughly $330,000, was primarily covered by federal grant funding, the report said. Ninety-five percent of the costs were covered through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. The remaining five percent will be covered through the Aroostook County budget.

Some of the problems with the old truck included air leakage, electrical problems, faulty gauges, and inadequate lighting inside the vehicle, according to the report. The old rig will be put out to bid. Money from the sale will go toward outfitting the new pumper-tanker, the report said.

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The St. Charles County (MO) Ambulance District (SCCAD) announced the line-of-duty death of Paramedic Michael Clarke, 27, a two-year veteran of the department.

Shortly before 7 a.m. on October 14, 2024, the advanced life support unit on which Paramedic Clarke was working was assigned to a 911 call. When Clarke did not report from the station to the ambulance to leave for the call, his partner found him unresponsive in one of the station’s bedrooms.

Clarke’s partner and other paramedics at Station 12 (200 McMenamy Road, St. Peters) immediately initiated CPR and other lifesaving measures, which were continued at Barnes St. Peters Hospital following transport. Despite their valiant efforts, he did not survive.

Clarke joined the team at SCCAD in November 2022, working on the District’s Surge Division and later B- Platoon. He was known for his affable nature and brought a positive energy to the station for every shift. Earlier this year, Clarke and two colleagues were recognized by a patient and the SCCAD Board of Directors for their lifesaving efforts at the scene of the gentleman’s January 5 cardiac arrest.

“Michael embodied each of our values, but perhaps none more so than compassion—his kindness put patients at ease and earned him respect among colleagues and community health partners. This loss is profound, and we appreciate the support of our community during this difficult time,” said SCCAD Chief Kelly Cope.

Arrangements for Paramedic Clarke are pending at this time and will be communicated per the family’s wishes.

Chris Mc Loone and Jason Witmier, director of education and technology at Safe Fleet, discuss the challenges of understanding today’s lighting system ratings and technology and how electric valves for fire apparatus have evolved in this episode of the Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Podcast.

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