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INSTRUCTOR GUIDE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA LEARNING OBJECTIVES PREPARE LESSON: Obtain TIC Camera After completing this lesson the firefighter will be able to maintain and op- Review the Can Program erate DPFD Thermal Imaging Cameras Review the Bullard Power Point program ENABLING OBJECTIVES • Demonstrate the maintenance procedures for DPFD TICs • Demonstrate the how the TIC operates • Demonstrate the emergency use of INTRODUCE the TIC during firefighting ops, overhaul, rescue, search, smoke Review the objectives with the firefighter investigations and fire investigations • Demonstrate the use of the TIC at Haz-Mat ops, wilderness searches, water rescue, and technical rescue VIEW • Demonstrate the use of the blue The Canned Program and the Bullard Power Point screen for heat and the heat/ temperature indicator. DISCUSS NFPA OBJECTIVES 1001 Situations that have occurred the you have used the camera with great success and when the camera did not assist you with your needs. 2008 Des Plaines Fire Department TIC OUTLINE INSTUCTOR NOTES Thermal Imaging Maintenance • Keep the unit free from dirt • Keep fully charged batteries in it • Check the unit daily Demonstrate the TICs Operation View the canned program if needed • Turn the camera on • Check the battery strength • View the screen for clarity • Test the “Blue Screen” operation • Test the “Heat indicator” • Change the battery TIC Emergency Use • Demonstrate the “Z” pattern of use for searching room during a fire. • Demonstrate the emergency use of the TIC during: Make use of the Bullard Power • firefighting ops, Point Program • overhaul, • rescue, • search, • RASP, • smoke investigations • and fire investigations • Demonstrate the use of the TIC at • Haz-Mat ops, • wilderness searches, • water rescue, • and technical rescue DC EHAS 2008 1 DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: This JPR Training Guideline follows the format identified in NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications 1997 Edition. Knowledge, JPR PERFORMANCE skill, performance and topic description are referenced from the Certified Firefighter II & III Instructor Reference Manual developed by Illinois OSFM. Other materials are REQUIREMENT referenced as needed. Company Training Program JPR Duty Area : Fireground Operations Subject: Thermal Imaging Cameras Job Performance Requirement: The firefighter as part of a team, will utilize Thermal Imaging Cameras(TIC) to identify victims, fire location, high heat concentrations, exits, and other hazards so that the victim can be identified and removed, the source of heat identified and managed, alternative exit points are identified, proper extinguishment takes place and all firefighters are able to operate equipment and safely operate in hazardous environments. OSFM # Skill / Knowledge / Performance / Topic Description NFPA # Standard Validated Identify the care and maintenance procedures for all DPFD Thermal Pass/Fail √ Imaging Cameras. 2-3.7 Identify the uses of Thermal Imaging Cameras in emergency and non- 3-1.1.2 Pass/Fail √ emergency operations; Interior firefighting, overhaul, rescue, search, smoke investigation, and other operations Identify other uses for TIC’s; Hazmat incidents, wilderness search and Pass/Fail √ rescue, confined space operations, technical rescue operations Demonstrate the above competencies in a simulated fire operation Pass/Fail √ Demonstrate the above competencies in a simulated HAZ-MAT or TRT Pass/Fail √ scenario Identify the function of the TIC equipped firefighter in all of the above Pass/Fail √ scenarios, review department operating procedures for who utilizes TIC’s and their role and responsibility Demonstrate the use of the blue screen for heat Pass/Fail √ GENERAL TASK STATEMENT: • Identify procedures and demonstrate skills necessary for operation of Thermal Imaging Cameras in a variety of situations. Prerequisite Knowledge Prerequisite Skills • Department TIC use • Changing batteries or power supplies • Use, care and maintenance procedures • On/Off functions • Location of TIC’s on apparatus • Special features; blue screen • Storage of TIC’s/recharging systems/power • Troubleshooting supply • Proper use during operation • Proper operation in a variety of situations • Ability to identify victims, fire, heat, or other features while operating • Care and maintenance after usage Validation Synopsis 1. Use TIC equipment in a simulated fire operation. Searching for victims Monitoring heat conditions Identifying hot spots or hidden fires Other applications as assigned by instructor Des Plaines Fire Department Training Division Task: Thermal Imaging Camera Operation Page: 2 Power: To turn on your Bullard T3 Series Thermal Imager, depress and release the large, dark gray power button under the LCD display . (Figure 1). Upon pressing the power button the thermal imager will display the Bullard logo and initiate a calibration sequence. The thermal image will appear in approximately 5 seconds. To turn off power, depress and release the power button again. NOTE: You will periodically observe a momentary freeze in the image. This is normal and is a function of the self calibration shutter. The shutter will activate every 30 seconds to three minutes, depending on the environ- Figure 1 ment. Relative Heat Indicator™ (RHI) The T3 Series is equipped with temperature measurement capability. The right side of the display will show a bar graph or Relative Heat Indicator (RHI). The RHI will indicate the approximate temperature of the object viewed within the “crosshairs” shown in the middle of the screen. The accuracy of the indicators is dependent on numerous fac- tors including the the distance from the object being viewed and its emissivity, which is the object’s ability to radiate heat. ON / OFF BUTTON Units are calibrated with a preset emissivity corresponding with normal construction materials. Objects with emissivities that vary RHI Relative Heat Indicator greatly from this, such as metals and shiny objects, will reduce the accuracy of the temperature indication. Additionally, temperature measurement accuracy decreases as the distance from the object in the “crosshairs” increases. Des Plaines Fire Department Training Division Task: Thermal Imaging Camera Operation Page: 3 NOTE: Figure 2 The RHI provides a quick reference to com- pare objects of similar emissivities to serve as a guide to pinpoint intense heat sources. Due to the inherent issues with accuracy, Electronic Thermal Throttle use this feature with caution and verify indi- cated heat levels through traditional means whenever possible. Electronic Thermal Throttle: The T3MAX incorporates a highly useful and unique feature, the Electronic Thermal Throttle. The Thermal Throttle is ideal for pinpointing hot spots during overhaul, searching for overheated electrical equipment, or clarifying objects in ambient temperature situations. To activate the Thermal Throttle option, locate the two black buttons on the top of the T3MAX . Figure 2). Press the down button (the button Battery Indicator Lights closer to the front of the imager) to activate the Thermal Throttle. The electronic Ther- mal Throttle will automatically sense the hottest area in the scene and color it blue. NOTE: As the throttle engages more of the scene, the blue will become lighter in hue to help differentiate objects in the scene. As you cycle through the scene, you’ll see the symbol “TT” and a corresponding number in the bottom left corner of the display. The “TT” indicates “Thermal Throttle” mode. The number (0-100) is a point of reference to indicate the level of Thermal Throttle en- gagement; by itself it has no specific mean- ing. To deactivate the Thermal Throttle or lessen the amount of blue in the scene, press (or hold) the up button. Alternatively, pressing both buttons simultaneously for one second will deactivate the Thermal Throttle. Des Plaines Fire Department Training Division Task: Thermal Imaging Camera Operation Page: 4 NOTE: Most of the benefits of the Electronic Ther- mal Throttle are accomplished with the first few presses of the button. The Electronic Thermal Throttle takes approximately eight seconds to calibrate from initial startup. During this short startup period, the Elec- tronic Thermal Throttle will not engage. .

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