Fire Finder II

Fire Finder II designed and built by Vorelco

The Fire Finder is a Hand held Infrared fire detection instrument used by Firefighters and the military. The unit above left left was the original FireFinder that was big, bulky, and utilized dated components. The original Fire Finder used a pair of 9 volt radio batteries which are the worst possible choice for any important technology. The 9 volt battery was designed for transistor radios back in the 60's and was never intended for demanding applications like a hand held fire detecting device like the fire finder. The unit on the Right was designed and built by Vorelco. As an all surface mount design using micro power technology product development with considerably more sensitivity running on readily available AA cells it remains today one of the world’s most advanced devices of its kind and is deployed by both civilian and military fire departments, even at sea with the U.S. Navy.

The original FireFinder shown in the foreground

"The Fire Finder II is an infrared heat sensor used by the fire protection industry to locate fires and hot spots. The Fire Finder II has been sold worldwide. We are developing a new smaller design. We have been making Fire Finders since 1978.

Unfortunately the Firefinder was already on the market and considered prior art at the time of the filing making the patent fraudulent and subject to invalidation.

Fire Finder's infrared heat sensor will detect a small hot spot that the firefighter's eyes may miss - even through a glass window. Operates in full sunlight or in a dense smoke filled room. Gives an instantaneous audible alarm where the pitch is proportional to temperature of the hot spot or fire and indicates the way to the fire area without demanding any eye attention.

The Model 955 FIRE FINDER II is a self-contained, hand-held infrared sensor that emits an audible alarm when pointed at a heat source. The hotter the source, the higher the pitch of the alarm in real time.

Includes audible self-test to indicate condition of batteries and electronics.

Testimonials from Fire Finder users

Approval by U.S. Navy for use in Desert Storm. "All assessment activities reported that the Fire Finder was very effective and compatible with the shipboard environment" Joseph K. Taussig, Jr.Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (Safety & Survivability)

"I have been so satisfied with the product that I have purchased one for each of my four engines. The Fire Finder increases our mop-up effectiveness substantially - while reducing our costs due to less time." Fred Roach U.S. Forest Service Santa Maria, California

"Prior to leaving the fire our engine crew was told that the fire was out and that there were no smokes remaining. The engine foreman then took the Fire Finder out over the burn and found a hotspot inside a crumpled piece of tar paper."Gregory L. Carthew, Forestry Technician U.S. Forest Service Georgetown Ranger District Georgetown, California

"They are worth their weight in gold. This unit has saved us hours of labor and the homeowner's property has remained intact." Merilyn J. McGee, Fire Chief Groveland Fire Department Groveland Township, Oakland Co. Holy, Michigan

"We have found it to be a valuable aid in showing firefighters the need for complete extinguishment, and the need for proper overhaul." Frank L. Roma, Deputy Director Division of Fire Training Montgomery County Fire Academy Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

"The Fire Finder is fantastic. Its ease of operation made it capable for just about anyone to use. All of the duty fire marshals and the fire team leaders (12 guys) prefer it to the thermal imager cameras presently being pushed by the Navy." Terry A. Klingberg, Chief Damage Controlman, QOL Div USS Ranger FPO San Francisco, California

"We use your Fire Finder routinely. We credit it's use with a decrease in rekindles, a decrease in property damage, and an increase in life safety. Both the public and our firefighters benefit from its use during salvage and overhaul at residential and commercial fires. It has proven its worth in discovering hidden and deep seated fires." Captain Larry Fowler Gresham Fire Department Gresham, Oregon

"Our Fire Finder....is one of the finest job and time saving pieces of equipment our department has ever owned." Randy Clark, ChiefUnderhill-Jericho Fire Department

"We have found the device particularly valuable in locating hot spots which are often inaccessible." Capt. MX. McGee McGee & Associates, Inc. Marine & Cargo Surveyors Wilmington, California

"We have had 100% positive response from all the users, private and public, that purchased and evaluated the Fire Finder.

G. Saccardi, President Relmec S,A.S., Rome, Italy Europe and Middle East Distributor

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