Thermal camera system integrated into firefighter helmet

The paper presents a firefighter helmet with integrated thermal camera system, OLED display, sensors for monitoring the vital signs of a firefighter-rescuer and communication system for transmitting such data as live thermal video streaming, body temperature, heart rate and ambient temperature. The developed helmet, apart from its typical function as personal protection device against threats associated with firefighter’s work, also provides enhanced capability of carrying out rescue missions in low-visibility scenarios, thus increasing the safety of a firefighter itself.