Scott Sight Honored with “Best of What’s New” Award
Each year, the editorial staff of Popular Science Magazine reviews thousands of new products and innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 11 categories for inclusion in their annual “Best of What’s New” issue. Scott Safety’s Scott Sight, the first in-mask, hands-free thermal imaging camera, was recognized in this year’s security category.
“The Best of What’s New awards honor the innovations that shape the future,” said Kevin Gray, executive editor of Popular Science. “From life-saving technology to incredible space engineering to gadgets that are just breathtakingly cool, this is the best of what’s new.”
Scott Sight, launched in April, provides improved visibility in smoke-filled environments, and gives firefighters the ability to quickly locate and rescue victims or identify exit routes in deteriorating conditions.
Scott Sight—the first product to emerge from Scott Safety’s Firefighter of the Future initiative—provides firefighters with the ability to distinguish potential danger in low-visibility conditions, comprehend the threat and better gauge their response.
“We listened to and responded to direct feedback from firefighters that they needed a hands-free thermal imaging solution,” said Kim Henry, director of Scott Safety’s growth initiatives and life-safety products. “Scott Sight helps them see things they didn’t even know they were looking for; it’s what we call situational intelligence.”
Following the receipt of regulatory approvals from the NFPA in early September, Scott Sight is now being shipped and used by fire departments across the country, increasing the level of safety for individual firefighters by giving them a new “set of eyes” on the fireground.
For more information visit scottsight.com.
FLIR Sponsorship to Fund Thermal Cameras for NFFF
FLIR Systems Inc. has become a Gold Sponsor of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The NFFF will direct proceeds from FLIR’s sponsorship to fund programs that honor the fallen, assist their survivors and aid in the prevention of future line-of-duty deaths and injuries by delivering more thermal imaging cameras (TICs) to more firefighters on the line.
“We are very pleased to have this new partnership with FLIR and appreciate their support of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s efforts to keep firefighters safe and reduce line-of-duty deaths,” explained Chief Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF.
FLIR designs and develops a variety of TICs for firefighters, including handhelds, ladder-mounted cameras, and aerial drone kits that allow firefighters to gain a perspective from multiple angles. With the ability to see in complete darkness and see through smoke, to identify hot spots, to navigate safely, or to remain oriented during response missions and locate and rescue victims easily, FLIR provides a thermal solution to help improve awareness and safety of firefighters.
“FLIR’s mission is to outfit every firefighter with a thermal imaging camera,” said Richard Wexler, marketing director of FLIR Instruments. “Our partnership with the NFFF will allow us to make progress in this mission. We’re honored by this partnership and look forward to working together with the NFFF to make a difference within the firefighting community.”
Visit firehero.org to learn how you donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. To learn more about FLIR and their thermal cameras for firefighters, visit flir.com/fire.
This Month in Fire History
December 1, 1958, Chicago, IL—Our Lady of the Angels school fire kills 95
December 2, 1913, Boston, MA—Arcadia Hotel fire kills 28
December 5, 1876, Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Theater fire kills 295
December 7, 1946, Atlanta, GA—Winecoff Hotel fire kills 119
December 16, 1835, New York, NY—Great New York fire destroys New York Stock Exchange
December 18, 1964, Fountaintown, IN—Nursing home fire kills 20
December 20, 1970, Tucson, AZ—Pioneer Hotel fire kills 28
December 22, 1910, Chicago, IL—Stockyard cold storage fire kills 21 firefighters
December 30, 1903, Chicago, IL—Iroquois Theater fire kills 602
Courtesy of NFPA
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