1. COTILE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE
for
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
Introduction

2. Bullard T3MAX Thermal Imaging Camera
The Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera is an asset to a fire department to prevent rekindles.
Bullard T3MAX Thermal Imaging Camera

3. Bullard T3 Series Polycarbonate Display Cover Rear Boot
Electronic Thermal Throttle
Lens Bezel
LCD Screen
Lens
Power Button
Battery
Side Strap
Bullard T3 Series

4. ON/OFF BUTTON
View screen of camera

5. ADD COLOR TO REPRESENT HEAT
Color allows the display on the view screen to be easier on the eye in locating the heat.
ADD COLOR TO REPRESENT HEAT

7. Checks pressurized containers in Haz-Mat situations

8. CARDBOARD BOXES ON FIRE 1200 DEGREES AT SOURCE
LOCATES SEAT OF FIRE

9. DARKER AREA IS COOLER AREA 100 DEGREES AT FLOOR LEVEL
DETERMINES HOT SPOTS

10. HEAT RISING AND SPREADING
DETERMINES SPREAD OF FIRE

11. BOXES FALL TO FLOOR TO SPREAD FIRE
Flash over and Backdraft conditions are dangerous to the firefighter.
IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL FLASHOVER and BACKDRAFT CONDITIONS

12. HEAT RISING LEAVING CRAWL SPACE AT BOTTOM
DETERMINE EXIT LOCATION

13. LOOKING FOR LOST CHILDREN
WOODED AREA
LOOKING FOR LOST CHILDREN
SEARCH AND RESCUE

14. FIREFIGHTER LOOKING FOR CHILDREN

15. FIREFIGHTER LOCATES CHILDREN

16. FIREFIGHTER RESCUES CHILDREN FROM WOODS

17. CHILDREN SAFE

18. FOOTPRINTS ON CONCRETE
SCENE INVESTIGATION

19. BODY HEAT REMAINS ON CONCRETE

20. THE THERMAL CAMERA WILL NOT TRANSMIT
THROUGH REFLECTIVE SURFACES SUCH AS GLASS
The TIC will not transmit through reflective surfaces such as dry erase boards, framed pictures with glass, and refrigerator doors.

21. THE THERMAL CAMERA WILL NOT TRANSMIT THROUGH REFLECTIVE SURFACES
The TIC will not transmit through reflective surfaces such as dry erase boards, framed pictures with glass, and refrigerator doors.

22. SUSPECTS EXITS VEHICLE WITH WEAPON
Law Enforcement can use the TIC for assessment of a scene before entering.
SCENE ASSESSMENT

23. SUSPECT BECOMES MORE AGGRESSIVE

24. SUSPECT CHARGES AT POLICE

25. WRITING ON THE WALL WITH FINGER LEAVES HEAT ON THE SURFACE
WHICH IS DETECTABLE BY THE THERMAL CAMERA

26. THE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
SHOULD NOT BE USED
IN AN
ILLEGAL AND
UNETHICAL MANNER.
The TIC should only be used in an appropriate manner by responsible personnel.

27. THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
SAVES LIVES,
SAVES PROPERTY
AND
PREVENTS
LAWSUITS