The latest thermal imaging cameras have been a blessing to firefighting. The thermal cameras are portable and can be held in the hand. The screen in front of the camera can readily detect any changes in the environment and can decipher the presence of a human in the midst of a fire. The lens also has zoom and a variety of other controls to help detect any humans. Any changes in temperature are easily identified and the image generated on a screen. Some of these portable cameras also can be connected to a central monitoring screen.

The thermal cameras used for firefighting are very sturdy, resistant to water, dust and fumes.

There are a variety of thermal imaging cameras for use in firefighting and they are all excellent. The cost is variable depending on the features on the camera. On average, these cameras can cost anywhere from $ 5000 and above.