Tyco's Scott Safety to unveil the first in-mask thermal intelligence system for the firefighting industry at FDIC International show
Scott Sight's innovative technology signals monumental shift in firefighter safety equipment
Apr 18, 2016, 08:00 ET
CORK, Ireland, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of firefighting will move closer to reality at this week's FDIC International show in Indianapolis with the launch of Scott Sight, a new in-mask thermal intelligence system for firefighters from Scott Safety, the life safety products business of Tyco International (NYSE: TYC). This new technology is designed to improve firefighter safety by providing the real-time benefits of thermal imaging in plain sight of all firefighters.
Firefighters have used hand-held thermal imaging cameras since the 1990s to see through the thick smoke often encountered during fires. Advancements in thermal imaging technology have now reduced the size of the components and enabled new applications. Scott Sight's revolutionary design integrates a lightweight camera and display in the firefighter's mask, keeping the thermal image in view at all times.
"This enhanced capability is the direct result of a need expressed by firefighters to have thermal imaging technology that's more accessible and easier to use," said Jeff Emery, director of global marketing with Tyco's Scott Safety business. "Tyco has invested heavily in developing innovative solutions for the fire services, reflecting our deep commitment to the firefighter community. It's personally fulfilling for the Scott Safety team when we can introduce advancements like Scott Sight that will better protect the firefighters and enable them to work more effectively in challenging environments."
The idea for Scott Sight was born from collaborative discussions with firefighters. Scott's ultimate customers consistently communicated a need for every firefighter to have increased visibility in dark environments. Scott Sight supplements existing hand-held technology by offering individualized visibility that allows the firefighter to quickly move through rooms, locate potential victims, and easily identify doors and windows for escape. With Scott Sight, hands are left free to perform other critical operations, representing a significant shift in fire safety operations and equipment.
Scott Sight is the first commercial product resulting from the company's Firefighter of the Future initiative, an internal "lean startup" team that began in 2014. This team operates in a specially-designed "technology garage" and is tasked with developing innovative solutions that improve firefighter safety and contribute to a more rapid and accurate development of situational awareness – something Scott Safety refers to as Situational Intelligence.
"Making thermal imaging accessible was a first step," stated Kim Henry, director of growth initiatives for Scott Safety and the leader of the Firefighter of the Future team. "One of the key challenges we faced was to create an adjustable, sleek design that wouldn't interfere with the firefighter's personal protection equipment, field of view or scene hazards. Scott Sight addresses those challenges, while creating a platform that will expand to offer additional capabilities in the future. We are proud of the final product and excited to showcase Scott Sight at FDIC."
Scott Safety will feature Scott Sight at FDIC booth #2323 April 21 to 23, 2016, at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Additionally, the new technology will be highlighted at www.scottsafetynation.com.
About Tyco
Tyco (NYSE: TYC) is the world's largest pure-play fire protection and security company. Tyco provides more than three million customers around the globe with the latest fire protection and security products and services. Tyco has over 57,000 employees in more than 900 locations across 50 countries serving various end markets, including commercial, institutional, governmental, retail, industrial, energy, residential and small business. For more information, visit www.tyco.com.
About Scott Safety
Scott Safety, Tyco's life safety products business, is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue teams around the world. With five global manufacturing locations, Scott products protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards including smoke, toxic fumes, combustible gases, falling objects, and contaminants. The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, PPE, gas detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighter locators. For more information, visit www.scottsafety.com.
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