Flir has announced a landmark expansion of its firefighting portfolio at Interschutz 2026 -hall 27 booth M42.
Flir K85-N
Headlining the launch is the Flir K85-N, the first thermal imaging camera (TIC) on the market to achieve full certification under the new NFPA 1930:2025 standard.
The company explained that the K85-N arrives as the successor to the industry-standard K65, offering a rugged, fresh design paired with significant leaps in sensor performance.
Featuring a 640×480 resolution and a ground-breaking single-range architecture, the K85-N ensures firefighters maintain high-fidelity visibility without the lag or image degradation typically associated with switching between temperature modes.
“Previously unreachable”
Benjamin Mortlock, Team Lead at Flir stated: “In high-stress environments, clarity is the difference between a successful mission and a tragedy.
“The K85-N is engineered so that crews never miss critical scene information.
“With its enhanced contrast and dedicated modes for search and detection, we are providing a level of situational awareness that was previously unreachable,” Mortlock added.
A unified ecosystem
Beyond the K85-N, Flir highlighted that it is introducing updated 2026 versions of its proven K75 and K85 cameras.
These models benefit from a revised optical design and a lower f-number, significantly improving image clarity in low-contrast environments.
According to Flir, the 2026 K-Series features:
- Standardised Ergonomics: A new compact battery and enhanced grip aligned with the K85-N platform
- Advanced Connectivity: Integration with the Flir Responder mobile app, enabling wireless streaming, over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, and simplified post-incident analysis
- Rapid Deployment: A newly engineered in-truck charger featuring a ‘insert, twist, lock’ mechanism for faster, more reliable handling in high-pressure scenarios
“Keeps the focus where it belongs”
Peter Dekkers, Business Development Director at Flir commented: “Our goal for 2026 was standardisation and serviceability.”
“Whether a department is using the NFPA-certified K85-N or the updated K75, the interface, batteries and charging infrastructure remain consistent.
“This reduces training friction and keeps the focus where it belongs: on the fireground,” he concluded.
“Mystery” Reveal at Stand
Flir teased about an exclusive, unannounced development that will remain under wraps until the exhibition doors open.
This “booth-only” reveal is expected to showcase a new frontier in first-responder safety technology.
Attendees of Interschutz 2026 can experience the full K-Series line up at the Flir booth located in hall 27 booth M42.