Assess Environmental Conditions and Guide Response Strategies

Wildfires create rapidly changing environmental conditions that pose serious health and safety risks. Smoke, heat, and airborne particles can impact response efforts, firefighter well-being, and nearby communities. TSI’s portable, field-ready instruments provide real-time data to support critical decision-making in wildfire conditions.

Wildfire smoke contains fine and respirable particles that can reduce visibility and pose respiratory hazards. Monitoring airborne particle levels helps teams evaluate conditions on the ground, adjust response strategies, and prioritize safety measures.

Know When to Deploy Protective Measures

Exposure to wildfire smoke and extreme heat can quickly become hazardous. Real-time monitoring enables responders to determine when masks, respirators, and heat stress prevention strategies are necessary to maintain operational safety.

Make Informed Decisions to Minimize Exposure

Monitoring air quality and heat stress indicators provides data to help first responders limit their exposure to hazardous conditions. With accurate, on-the-go readings, teams can adjust positioning, limit shift durations, and take necessary precautions.

Protect Nearby Vulnerable Populations

Wildfire smoke can travel far beyond the fireline, affecting communities, hospitals, and schools. Monitoring air conditions near populated areas allows responders to assess risks and provide early warnings for those most vulnerable, including children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.

Provide Guidance on Safe Evacuation or Shelter-in-Place Orders

Reliable air quality and heat stress data support emergency management teams in issuing evacuation orders or recommending shelter-in-place actions. By understanding real-time conditions, first responders can help communities take the safest course of action.

Portable, Durable, and Built for the Field

TSI instruments are designed for the demands of wildfire response. With rugged, portable designs, these tools withstand harsh conditions while delivering reliable data in real time. Whether measuring airborne particles or monitoring heat stress levels, TSI solutions support informed decision-making in the field.

TSI Solutions for Wildfire Response

Dust Monitoring: Track airborne particulates with real-time data using DustTrak models.
Heat Stress Monitoring: Evaluate heat index and core temperature risks with QuestTemp devices.

Instrument	Application	Weather Proof	Measurement Parameter	Request For Quote
DustTrak™ DRX Model 8533	Personal	No	PM1, PM2.5, PM10 (simultaneously)	Request a quote
DustTrak™ DRX Model 8535 with Environmental Enclosure	Continuous	Yes	PM1, PM2.5, PM10 (simultaneously)	Request a quote
DustTrak™ Environmental Monitor 8543001	Continuous	Yes	PM1, PM2.5, PM10 (simultaneously)	Request a quote
QUESTemp™ Heat Stress Monitors QT44/46/48	Personal	No	WBGT, Dry bulb, wet bulb and globe temperatures	Request a quote

TSI’s advanced monitoring solutions help wildfire response teams stay informed, protect their crews, and safeguard surrounding communities.