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  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 5: Bio-Agents Protection, Sample, and Containment

    FLIR PRIMED discusses biological agents, including bacterias like anthrax, viruses like ebola, and toxins like ricin. Find out how to respond to bio-threat scenes, what PPE to wear and when to call in the Hazmat team.

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 6: Chemical States Of Matter

    Chemical events are extremely dangerous and hard to assess. There are thousands of chemical agents and some are extremely toxic. This FLIR PRIMED Episode covers states of matter (solid, liquid, gas), toxicity, flammability, and chemical families.

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 9: Dirty Bombs

    What are dirty bombs and how can you protect yourself against exposure? In FLIR PRIMED Episode 9, Grant Coffey discusses components, the exposure timeline, and screening techniques.

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 10: Chemical Identification 101

    Identifying hazardous chemical properties can be difficult if you don’t have a name, formula or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information. There are clues and cues, checklists, and other tools that you can use to help identify the chemical family or the specific chemical. In FLIR PRIMED Episode 10, Grant Coffey discusses the 3 Cs, the pillars of initial response, and the 10-step method.

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 11: Responding to Unknown Powders

    Unknown white powders are dangerous to responders and the public, in this FLIR PRIMED Episode, we talk about proper PPE, scene size-up and chemical and narcotics detection equipment that should be kept on hand to identify unknown powder threats.

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 14: Thermal Imaging Cameras For Hazmat Scenes

    Thermal imaging cameras are used to see through smoke, find victims and show the hot spots at fire scenes. But did you know they can be incredibly helpful at a HAZMAT scene?

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 15: Homemade Explosives (HMEs) 101

    Homemade explosives (HMEs) are not a new threat to responders. TATP has been used in recent bombing and suicide attacks, because it is relatively easy to make from commonly available household ingredients. In FLIR PRIMED Episode 15, Grant Coffey uncovers what to watch for when responding to a suspected HME lab and how you can stay safe.

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 16: Calling In The Cavalry – How To Get Help From Additional Agencies

    This FLIR PRIMED Episode is all about Calling out the Cavalry for additional support and resources when responding to a hazmat or CBRNE threat scenario. Get tips on getting help and a list of agencies you can contact at the federal, state, and local level.

  • FLIR PRIMED Episode 17: Grant’s Lessons Learned: Ten Mistakes to Avoid

    In this episode of FLIR PRIMED, Grant Coffey talks about some of the common mistakes he's seen in Hazmat and CBRNE threat responses, including those involving ICS, PPE, and threat levels.

  • Teledyne FLIR Defense Announces New SUGV 325

    Lightweight, multi-mission unmanned ground system represents the cutting edge in portable robotics PARIS, June 17, 2024 ― Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced today at Eurosatory the official launch of its new SUGV™ 325 portable and modular robot.

  • Australian Government Makes Concert Season Safer with Griffin G510x

    Many of us within Teledyne FLIR Defense are familiar with the incredible stories of the Griffin G510 and newly launched G510x being utilized by border patrol and hazmat agencies to identify dangerous substances and compounds within the field, and then respond within a law enforcement capacity. Now we are beginning to see is an interest from the health community in Griffin’s possibilities, and how they can be utilized to keep people better informed on the dangers of substances they may choose to ingest.

  • Modesto Star SAFIRE 380-HD Air Program Revolutionizes the Skies

    About 4 years ago, the Modesto Police Department in California was looking for a smart way to augment the needs of law enforcement officers. A resource in the air, they theorized, would enhance officer safety while providing better support for the citizens of Modesto. To prove their case, they invested in a small gyrocopter, which quickly gained traction—much more ground was covered at an economical price.