SAFE-IR, Inc. has trained dozens of fire departments in the use of thermal imagers. A list of contacts and references can be provided upon request. Here are what our customers have had to say:
- "This was a very good presentation that was very informative."
- "Hands on - nothing teaches like hands on!"
- "Good balance between classroom and hands on in the smoke house."
- "Instructors could not have made better presentations. It was a pleasure to have been trained by these men. My whole company felt much was learned and we will all benefit from it in the future."
- "Instructors seem to really understand the benefits of the tool and its limitations."
- "It's really good having actual end-users teaching the course instead of techs."
- "These guys know firefighting and how this tool applies to our needs."
- "It was obvious these guys were real firefighters - not just 'book' guys."
- "Outstanding! Excellent presentations and adequate time for practical use."
- "Constant reminder that this is a 'tool' - not the end all and be all for what we do - it has its limits."
- "All members of companies should have this class."
- "Very good! Explained lots of idiosyncrasies that need to be explained prior to using an imager."
- "Good job. Theory can be taught from books. Practical information can be taught by firefighters."
- "It was important that this class gave us hands-on experience and we learned about the drawbacks as well as the advantages."
- "Instructors were very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was competent and comfortable with the equipment."
- "The info passed on was accurate, detailed and safety was the main point passed on as well as not relying solely on the tool."
- "The presentation was very informative, and the smoke house gave an accurate depiction of what to expect in a smoke-and-fire condition
- "Class was taught by professionals, was straight to the point and on the level."
- "It should be mandatory to go through such drills every year!"
- "The best I have ever experienced. I'd recommend it to all of my brothers."
- "This program is a lifesaver. One day we will all benefit from this particular training."
- "Excellent! I thought it was one, if not the best training evolutions I've had since my career began ten years ago. An encore, please!"
- "The realism of it and the true applications were amazing."
- "Excellent! We should all have more training like this to simulate the fireground."
- "I like that firefighters with time on the job in busy companies did the training."
- "People who have been to fires and used the imager are the ones doing the training."
- "Best trainer and training I have ever had in the fire service."
- "The whole department should be trained with this course!"
- "Instructors are competent and because of their experience made the class more realistic."
- "All around great class - very informative, well taught and quite practical."
- "Training was done in an actual, realistic environment."
- ""Good common sense 'real life' approach by experienced, well-qualified firefighters."
- "No untrained personnel should use this equipment in a fire."
- "Instructors are professionals, very competent."
- "I recommend that no unit is placed in service until all firefighters are trained in this way."
- "Instructors imparted knowledge and experience in a manner that makes learning enjoyable."
- "Instructors are realistic - they are actual firefighters in departments that use this."
- "Very interesting. The hands-on use was great!"
- "Great presentation, lots of practical knowledge."
- "Instructors kept it simple."
- "One of the best drills I have ever had since being on the job."
- "Training is a must with this type of equipment."
- "Fellow firefighters taught the course - they know what it's like!"
- "The instructors spoke our kind of language."
- "It was good to have knowledgeable people teaching the course that could answer all the questions so thoroughly."