Fire Prevention (EFD)

EARLY FIRE DETECTION

Detect Fires Early, Avoiding Costly Damage and Loss

Fires that are not caught early can cause serious financial, environmental, and commercial distress for a company, and the community.

Most current fire detection systems are designed to contain a fire once it starts, which is often too late. However, using non-contact thermal monitoring, automated infrared cameras can pinpoint hot spots and provide live temperature data updates up to 60 times per second, helping stakeholders make the fast, informed decisions needed to stop devastating fires before they fully ignite. This advanced fire monitoring capability ensures potential risks are identified and mitigated before a disaster occurs.

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With the cameras and thermal imaging concept, we can see that there is a hot spot in this pocket so we can go in and mitigate that problem right then and there.

Nick Admi, Biomass One, Operations Supervisor

Why Choose Flir for Early Fire Detection?

Systems are customizable to fit your specific application and needs
Open platform allows for easy integration with your existing technology infrastructure
Fixed-mount thermal smart cameras include built-in software that can take care of analysis and alarming for you
Web-based interface that's easy to learn and quick to use

Flir Fixed Thermal Sensors Provide 24/7 Monitoring

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Flir Fire Detection Systems: Industries and Applications

Biomass Piles

Biomass is at risk for spontaneous combustion as biomaterials are prone to self-heating during decomposition. The heat generated inside large biomass piles can’t escape and can suddenly ignite. Flir thermal imaging cameras provide reliable fire monitoring, detecting warming materials early in the fire development process before smoke particles or flames form.

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Manufacturing

Proper condition monitoring with continuous thermal cameras can be an efficient and effective way to maintain uptime and prevent costly production stops. Thermal automation cameras detect temperature changes that are early indicators of equipment deterioration, non-uniform temperature profiles on products, and hot spots.

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Warehouses

Even though warehouses are equipped with fire alarms and firefighting systems, asset damage is almost inevitable once a fire starts.  Flir thermal imaging cameras provide an early warning response with programming that alarms on high temperatures at multiple target spots.

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BESS

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing renewable energy and ensuring grid stability. However, their implementation comes with inherent risks, particularly related to lithium-ion battery fires. Where flame detectors fall short, thermal imaging cameras can significantly improve protection and prevent fires before they ever reach combustion.

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Wood Products

With the ever-present danger of spontaneous fire, wood processors must be more than vigilant—they have to be proactive. Early fire detection using automated thermal cameras is the most efficient, effective way to protect employees, equipment, and facilities.

Traffic Incidents

Quickly responding to incidents on roadways and in tunnels is an essential component of any effective traffic management system. Flir thermal traffic cameras allow traffic operators to detect hot spots, see through smoke, and alert first responders before a fire can spread.

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Wildfire Management

Thermal imaging cameras allow response teams to see directly through the smoke, providing crucial data—including fires that have broken off and could reignite into another large blaze. By identifying spot fires quickly, ground firefighters can extinguish the hot spot before fire spreads further.

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Waste and Recycling

Waste is potentially flammable when stored. Self-combustion, heat development due to pressure, spontaneous chemical reactions between disposals and methane gas-building are all potential fire hazards. Thermal imaging cameras can help prevent fires by identifying hot spots with potential to flare up.

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