2009 Catalog

Fire-Warrior Micro Thermal Imaging Camera

Smallest – 3”x3”x3” • Lightest – Approximately 1 lb • Hands-Free OperationProject HEROES®...the PPE of the Future is NOW AVAILABLE! See the Honeywell First Responder Products Reference Guide.

Model TI-3600

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Fire-Warrior Unique AdvantagesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Patented Advances in Micro Thermal Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Why this Camera is Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Fire-Warrior Operational Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Available Products and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Camera with Mounting Kit, Battery Charger and Installation forMorning Pride Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Mounting Kit for Competitive Brand Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty and Maintenance OptionWarranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Annual Factory Maintenance and Inspection Program Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Principles of Thermal Imager Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Upcoming NFPA Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Multiple End User Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

Firefighter Managed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

Fire Service Organizational Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

The Quality System for Morning Pride’s Fire-Warrior Micro Thermal Imaging Camera iscertified to ISO 9001:2000.

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Compare Before You Buy!Many times, departments specify brandsbecause they are familiar with them andbecause a trusted dealer has that brandto offer. We understand this; but when itcomes to field test wins, the number ofinnovative patents held, the number ofdepartments converted and the numberof research grants issued, none of ourcompetitors comes close. And our leadcontinues to grow.

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CatalogsFor a comprehensive list of all of ourproducts and the unique safety, comfort,and technological advantages, pleasesee our Honeywell First ResponderProducts catalogs, price lists andReference Guide available in printedformat, as well as on a single convenientCD in pdf format. They may also bedownloaded from our website.

Fire DepartmentPresentations and Localand Regional SeminarsIn some cases, just reading, understand-ing, and then comparing our products’unique advantages is enough, whileother products require a hands-ondemonstration to truly appreciate their

superiority. Along with your local dealers,we sponsor cost-free, hands-on demon-strations and regional seminars.Whenwe demonstrate for you the comfort andquality of our products, and show you thefeatures that make Honeywell FirstResponder Products the most protectivein the industry, you’ll quickly realize thatyou shouldn’t continue to work withoutthem. And, we’ll show you how afford-able the best really is. It isn’t necessaryto accept less than the best, and we’ll beglad to show you how. But don't take ourword for it...let us supply you with thefacts, case studies and references fromother fire departments that refuse to buyless than the best. Contact us today for apresentation in your fire station or forinformation on seminars in your area.

No- or Low-cost Field TestProgramFor more than 85 years, Morning Pridehas developed and delivered leadingedge technology to firefighters. No- andlow-cost field test programs can bearranged by contacting our CustomerService Department.

Factory Support and ServiceWith a team of more than a dozenproduct experts in the field (most ofwhom are firefighters) and an insidemarketing team of more than 20, theHoneywell First Responder Products

team is here when you need us.Whether you need a presentation at yourdepartment, quick lab work or help withspecifications, the Honeywell FirstResponder Products team is alwaysready to serve you. Our team ofdedicated professionals offers youimmediate access to answer yourquestions and provide you with any andall information you might require.

Delivery and State-of-the-artManufacturingWe are committed to maintaininginventory of our products. This allows theHoneywell First Responder Productsteam to fill most orders very quickly. Wemaintain a large stock of Fire-WarriorMicro Thermal Imaging Cameras so wecan fill your orders quickly.

WarrantyMorning Pride warrants that thisproduct is free from defects in materialsand workmanship for the otherwiseserviceable life of the product forone (1) year from date of delivery fromMorning Pride.

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Fire-Warrior Unique Advantages

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PatentedAdvances inTechnologyAllow us toDeliver theLightest andMost CompactThermal Imagerwith the MostAdvantages

camera. If there are mounting issues

with your helmet manufacturer, we will

throw in a free Morning Pride helmet!

• Transfer from firefighter to firefighter in

seconds.

• Mounted on the center line of the

helmet to avoid visual disorientation.

• 3-second warm up.

• Very high performance, self adjusting

Electronic Iris (EI).

• Anti white-out programming.

• Field replaceable, low cost lens and

eyepiece cover.

• Made in North America by a North

American owned company.

Fire-Warrior ThermalImager Make Hands-FreeFire Fighting Available andAffordable for FireDepartments of All Sizes

• Optional Hand Lanyard aids in transfer.

• Easily switch from normal to camera

vision or simultaneous views with no

adjustment.

• Display Lens is on an adjustable Optics

Boom so thermal image can be easily

positioned by the firefighter.

• Born out of military imaging research,

exceptionally durable and “battle

hardened.”

• One year warranty. Additional 4 years

available at competitive extended

terms.

• Free loaner during repairs with 48-hour

normal turnaround.

• Annual Factory Maintenance and

Inspection Program that includes a free

loaner is available at nominal extra

cost.

• Start-up training by experienced fire

fighters available at nominal extra

charge.

• Technical support also available in the

field from our technical support staff.

• No-charge field test demonstrations

available.

Fire-Warrior Unique Advantages

• Weighs approximately 1 pound.

• Only 3” x 3” x 3” in size.

• The General Temperature Index (GTI)

shows digital readout of object’s

temperature and is accurate to plus or

minus 20%. Your choice of °F or °C

readout – above 480°F or 249°C –

MAX.

• State-of-the-art microbolometer

technology offers superior visibility and

the capability to sense temperature

differences and hot spots.

• In the price range of unwieldy,

non-micro technology, hands-required

thermal imagers.

• Uses inexpensive, easily available,

NiMH rechargeable AA batteries. Easy

to use battery charger included for

more power and a greener

environment.

• No expensive, bulky, logistically

inconvenient battery chargers needed.

• So small it can even be used on a

faceshield-equipped helmet. Also works

on helmets with goggles or EZ-Flips.

• Mounting brackets can be affixed

easily to any brand helmet. Morning

Pride helmets are more than strong

enough to support the bracket and

The revolutionary hands-freeFire-Warrior Thermal Imagingcamera continues to gainaccolades in the fire service.

Contact our Customer Service

Department for a copy of the thank

you note from Dr. Jim Brown, PhD,

Principal Investigator for the Fire-

fighter Health & Safety Research at

Indiana University-Bloomington or

for a copy of the letter from the City

of Bowling Green Fire Department’s

Deputy Chief.

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Why this Camera is Betterfor FirefightersThe Fire-Warrior Micro Thermal Imager

combines the latest cutting edge, military

imaging technologies with the fireground

expertise of Morning Pride. The product

was designed for durability and survived

both 3’ and 6’ drops during our rigorous

testing program. Similarly, we tested it at

Free APT BarcodingEvery Fire-Warrior Micro Thermal Imager

features the Advanced Protective Tracking

(APT) barcode for unit tracking and

reporting. The APT software is also

available at no charge and can be used to

track essentially all fire department items

to help you meet the NFPA 1851 tracking

requirements.

up to 644°F (340°C). We even held the

unit about 3’ (1meter) under water for 30

minutes with no problems and passed

the IP 67 requirements.

The unit is designed to be reliable, light,

easy to operate and easily transferable.

It is what the fire service has always

dreamed thermal imaging would be:

comfortable, affordable, effective, durable

and non-intrusive.

In field tests to date, fire officers and

firefighters report that search and rescue

operation times are reduced by as much

as 60%, due to the extra flexibility of both

normal and camera vision, as well as the

full use of both of the firefighter’s hands.

Imagine the PossibilitiesImagine the nozzlemen actually seeing

where to attack the fire while they are

operating the nozzle.

Imagine a search-and-rescue team with

members having their own thermal

imagers and not having to stop and look

while crawling, or having to slow down

because one can see and the others

can’t. Imagine not being burdened by

another piece of equipment hanging

around you. Imagine being able to follow

the cold black outline of the fire hose to

safety.

Total PPE Program AvailableA Total PPE program is available to

spread the cost of these cameras.

Thanks to the savings on municipal level

payment purchases, your fire department

can own a Fire-Warrior Thermal Imager

for as low as $52 per week.

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When Allen (TX) Fire Department

decided to equip every firefighter on

each apparatus with a hands-free

Fire-Warrior thermal imaging

camera, they were just trying to

“put more eyes on the fire.” But,

what they learned just might

revolutionize the use of TICs in

fire fighting. Contact our Customer

Service Department for a copy of

this article that appeared in the

May 2007 edition of Fire Engineering

“Using Hands-Free Thermal

Imaging Cameras.”

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Fire-Warrior Operational Overview

HelmetReceivingBracket

HelmetLockingLever

DisplayRing

OpticsBoom

PowerButton

MonocularDisplay

Front

Back

Do NOTrotate

MonocularDisplay orpush Optics

Boom(left toright

movementsin picture)beyond 90°(45° ineither

direction)

This is only a product overview. It iscritically important you fully reviewthe complete Fire-Warrior Official

User Information Guide.

Monocular Display• Top Center – OverheatWarningDisplay Icon• Center – Crosshair Spot TemperatureTarget• Bottom Center – Battery Level Gauge• Far Right – Thermometer StyleTemperature Gauge Scale• Far Right Bottom – DigitalTemperature Readout

Electronic Iris Mode (EI)EI icon will appear in the lower left cornerof the display when approximately 10%of the display is filled with temperaturesin excess of 480° F for 1 second.

Battery Life IndicatorGaugeBattery Life Indicator Gauge (locatedin the lower center of the thermal image)is always present when the camera is on.

The lit segments of the Battery LifeIndicator Gauge indicate theapproximate remaining battery life.• 4 Lit Segments = Full Charge• 3 Lit Segments = 75% ApproximateRemaining Battery Life

• 2 Lit Segments = 50% ApproximateRemaining Battery Life

• 1 Lit Segment = 25% ApproximateRemaining Battery Life

When only the last segment is lit andblinking, the camera will function forapproximately 30 more minutes. This isalso an indication to replace with freshfully recharged batteries. Note: thisBattery Life Indicator Gauge has beencalibrated for NIMH rechargeable

batteries and are recommended. Use ofother AA type batteries will not provideaccurate battery life gauge function andshould not be used.

Digital TemperatureReadout• Provides an estimated temperaturewithin the crosshairs.

• Designed to be used as a quickreference to compare objects.

• Measures 0° to 250°F when thecamera is not in the ElectronicIris (EI) Mode.

• The Digital Temperature Readoutmeasures temperatures 0° to 600°F.Temperatures above 600°F are indi-cated in the readout by the word MAX.

Fire-Warrior• Operates on two AA NiMH recharge-able batteries typically for 3 hours.

• The green Power Button is located onthe upper right side of the camerahousing and can be operated with agloved hand.

• Once the Power Button is clicked, thecamera takes approximately 3 secondsto be fully operational.

• The camera is mounted to a helmet viaa locking bracket system. The HelmetLocking Lever must be depressedto mount and remove the camera fromthe helmet.

• The Optics Boom is fully adjustablefore and aft and is designed to hangstraight down and be tilted to the user’sdominant eye. The image can also berotated 30° using the Display Ring.

• When visibility clears, the OpticsBoom can be rotated fully forward andout of the user’s line-of-sight.

• In case of fogging, the Display Lenscan be cleared by sweeping the lenswith a gloved finger or thumb.

• The camera is equipped with a self-adjusting shutter to provide the optimalimage to the user. The image willmomentarily freeze (approximately1/2 second) during this adjustment,

then return to the current image.• The shutter will also adjust when thecamera goes in and out of theElectronic Iris Mode.

• Camera will not white out.

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Available ProductsCamera with Mounting Kit,* RemovableReflective Markings, Storage Case,Aluminized Training Cover, UserInformation Guide, 4 RechargeableNiMH AA Batteries and BatteryChargerPart No. TI-3600-F (°F GTI Readout)

Part No. TI-3600-C (°C GTI Readout)

*Must specify helmet type, model and

manufacturer

Mounting Kit for Morning PrideTraditional Style Helmets IncludingInstructionsBen 2 Plus and

Non-Plus:

Part No.

TI-MT-A-193-2

Mounting Kit for Morning PrideModern Style Helmets IncludingInstructionsLite Force Plus and Non-Plus:

Part No. TI-MT-B-135-3

Upon Request, ComplimentaryMorning Pride Ben 2 Plus or LiteForce Plus HelmetMounting Brackets installed on helmet.

With purchase of camera. Please see

our Helmet catalog to determine the

specifications for the above requested

helmet or supply us with your complete

Morning Pride helmet specification.

Notes:1. One complimentary helmet, either the Ben 2

Plus or the Lite Force Plus, per imager

purchased only. No rebate allowance on

Fire-Warrior if complimentary helmet is not

requested.

2. Please see our Helmet catalog, available on

our website, to see all available options.

Any option is included in this offer EXCEPT

Gold Leaf fronts. They can be purchased at an

extra cost. If no front is

requested and a traditional

Ben 2 Plus complimentary

helmet is requested, the

helmet will come with this

standard Fire-Warrior front.

Available OptionsAnnual Extensions on 1 Year StandardWarrantyMaximum of 4 additional years available.

This offer is available at time of original

sale of Fire-Warrior thermal imager.

Per year extension:

Part No. TI-WAR

Annual Factory Maintenance,Inspection Program and LoanerPart No. TI-MI

Morning Pride Installation ofFire-Warrior Mounting Bracket onNew Morning Pride HelmetsPart No. TI-MOUNTCO

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Fire-Warrior Available Products and Options

Camera Shownwith StandardAluminizedPatentedTraining Cover

Mounting Kits and Installation forCompetitive Brand Helmets:Reasonably priced competitive brand

helmet Mounting Kits, including installa-

tion instructions, are now available. Please

specify helmet type, model and manufac-

turer. Sorry, we cannot install Mounting

Brackets on competitive brand products.

Part No. TI-MT-x

Note: If you plan to mount this camera on other

brands of helmets, you will need to verify with your

manufacturer that attachment to the helmet will

not void your warranty. If there are warranty is-

sues, or if you wish to receive a helmet mounted

Fire-Warrior unit ready for immediate deployment,

we will provide a Morning Pride helmet at no

charge (upon request).

Traditional Helmet MountingBrackets – Patent PendingSpecifically designed for traditional

helmets, these mounting brackets do not

require competitive brand helmets to be

drilled. The brackets use the same screw

holes as the helmet’s front.

For Non-Leather

Helmets:

Part No. TI-505

For Leather Helmets:

Part No. TI-510

Hand Lanyard forCarryingPart No. TI-CS

Universal RetentionSystem – Patent PendingFor customers that do not want to drill

their helmet brim.

Part No.

TI-SMBA

Replacement

parts available.

OptionalLanyard

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TrainingYour Fire-Warrior camera comes with

the complete Official User Information

Guide. However, knowing how to turn

on, turn off, change batteries, etc., is

only the beginning of what a fire depart-

ment needs to know to most efficiently

utilize infrared technology. Tactical

issues are at least as important and

can only be learned effectively with

hands-on training from firefighters with

extensive IR field use background.

We will support only the most reputable

such training houses (with cameras,

technical assistance and staff time).

Our primary

training resource

is SAFE-IR. They

train on all brand thermal imagers and

are hence competitively impartial. You

can contact them direct at 877-4SAFE-IR

to discuss the training program specifics

or email them at info@safe-ir.com or

www.safe-ir.com.

A 2-day training program is strongly

recommended for Fire-Warrior cus-

tomers, especially new ones. This

course is administered at your choice of

facilities and will be custom tailored both

for our camera and your department’s

specific educational needs. The course

begins with a first day 5-hour classroom

program that, among other topics,

includes IR History, Theory, Practice and

Tactics. Attendance at this first day

classroom session is not size restricted.

The second day is practical hands-on

work and is limited to 10 firefighters

(if you require training for further fire-

fighters, we will be glad to quote you

reduced, but additional, consecutive day

training costs).

We directly pass through the costs of

such training classes (no mark up) so

that fire departments can roll any such

required training programs into any

Level Payment Purchase programs they

utilize. We are doing so to encourage all

fire departments to arrange that vital

training. Your basic 2-day training

program will only increase the weekly

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level payment purchase cost of your

helmet by about $9.00, so it is easily

affordable. Any department deciding to

arrange for this training will receive a

voucher to be turned in to the training

house to pay for your training.

2-Day Training Program – Direct pay

amount (not $9.00/week additional level

payment purchase amount as discussed

above) – please see price list.

Note: The cost includes instructor travelcosts, hotel, meals, etc. The instructor

will have his own Fire-Warrior unit, but

the fire department is expected to

provide all their required equipment and

Fire-Warrior units. We reserve the right

to advise you if we find travel costs to

your location are higher than average; we

will advise the extra amount needed and

document same.You would have the

opportunity to approve the extra travel

costs or cancel your order.

Part No. SV-TTIC

Additional Consecutive Training DaysFor hands-on training for more than 10

firefighters. Part No. SV-ATTIC

What is the Berry Amendment and How is itDifferent from Made in North America? TheBerry Amendment covers military purchasesand requires that ALL textiles and specializedmetals used in the product be American made.While the requirements are clear, the interpre-tations of the regulations vary from purchasingauthority to purchasing authority since clearregulations have yet to be determined. Forinstance, all Honeywell First ResponderProducts are made in our OH, AL, IL and PAfactories but approved steel toes for our fireboots are no longer made in the US. For thatreason, some military purchasers would notconsider those boots Berry compliant. Toaddress military needs, we have stockpiled adecade worth of US made steel toes to allowus time to develop US made steel toes).

You may rest assured all our products are

North American made. The exception is onsome American Firewear products that hadcontractual commitments on them whenAmerican Firewear joined us.Those productsare clearly labeled as “imported.” If you alsorequire Berry Amendment clarifications/certifi-cations, contact our military sales desk and wewill email you a complete file of all products.We offer a huge variety of Berry certifiedproducts in all categories.

The Importance of Made in North America?First responders depend on their PPE for theirsafety, even for their lives. You NEED a manu-facturer whose assets are accessible to you,so you have leverage to encourage only thehighest of continuing quality levels. An im-porter often has a telephone, with assetsprotected by borders. In the event of a productproblem, they have literally nothing at risk

except the telephone. We feel this means animporter can be tempted to cut corners,certainly some of the imported products wehave dissected have showed some shockingissues like polyester linings, mixed materials,and more. Remember, certification means thatthe products the certifying lab looked at werejudged compliant...but we have all seen thenews recently about shocking substitutionsmade by foreign firms over time (lead in toys,etc.). If you are considering an importedproduct, talk to our lab personnel to see if theyhave done any testing on the product. We arealways glad to allow you to witness any re-test-ing you want at our ISO 17025 lab. This is notthe first attempt of foreign firms to enter theemergency services; traditionally first respon-ders have resisted their entry for the reasonsnoted above and we are confident this wave offoreign products will also be gone soon.

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Warranty CoverageMorning Pride offers a no-charge

warranty on the Fire-Warrior Thermal

Imaging Camera for one year from date

of delivery from Morning Pride (exclud-

ing damage caused by neglect and/or

abuse). This inclusive warranty can

be optionally extended for up to an

additional 4 years. Extended warranty

must be purchased with initial order.

Loaner cameras are available during

warranty repairs.

Annual Factory Maintenance and

Inspection Program alone does not

include these warranty covered items

except during the first year when the

no-cost warranty applies. In other

years, the fire department must have

purchased the extended warranty to

have this coverage:

• Camera/engine

• OLED/optics display assembly

• All electronic boards

• Germanium lens

Annual Factory Maintenanceand Inspection ProgramOptionMust be purchased with initial order and

covers:

• Adjust all camera settings for the best

image possible.

• Apply the latest software user files for

improved performance.

• Clean and inspect main camera

housing and replace if needed.

• Clean and replace the main housing

seal.

• Clean and inspect battery compart-

ment and replace contacts and seal if

necessary.

• Clean and replace the front housing

camera lens seal.

• Clean and inspect Germanium camera

lens.

• Replace the camera/engine to housing

seal.

• Replace the display lens cap if needed.

• Clean and inspect the lower helmet

mounting bracket assembly and

replace any and all worn items.

• Replace hardware as needed.

• Replace the Fire-Warrior labels.

• Replace the reflective trim.

• Free loaner during maintenance and

inspection.

We will provide a quote and the customer

must provide a purchase order for repairs

not covered under the Annual Factory

Maintenance and Inspection Program

(unless they are covered by a warranty

program at the point in time the inspec-

tion reveals further problems).

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Principles of ThermalImager OperationsThe ability to see clearly in conditionswhere sight is impaired by thick smoke isachieved through thermography. Ther-mography is the use of an infrared (IR)imaging and measurement camera to“see” and “measure” thermal energyemitted from an object. Thermal, orinfrared energy, is light that is not visiblebecause its wavelength is too long to bedetected by the human eye. Infraredenergy is the part of the electromagneticspectrum that is perceived as heat.Unlike visible light, everything with atemperature above absolute zero emitsheat and is detectable as infrared energy.The higher the object’s temperature, thegreater the infrared radiation that isemitted from that object.

A Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) ismerely a device that contains a sensorthat reacts to infrared energy fromsurrounding objects and converts the“thermal signature” to a visible image.The thermal images generated also pro-vide additional information not normally

seen by emergency response personnelthat makes the device a useful tool for avariety of other non-fire applications.Infrared energy passes through smoke,unlike visible light, and the resultingimage generated by a TIC allows afirefighter to see victims, navigate safelyand rapidly, and effectively locate andextinguish fire source(s). Relative to thesurrounding environment, hotter objectsappear white and cooler objects appearblack in the normally black and whiteimage.

The infrared radiation detectors in thecameras utilized for this applicationsense minute temperature differencescaused by photons (long-wave infraredradiation between 8 to 14 microns)striking their sensor surfaces.Theprinciple detection technologies used incurrent cameras include:• Barium Strontium Titanate (BST) – Inthis approach, thermal energy strikesa material on the detector, BST, caus-ing a change in the detector capaci-tance that results in current flow.Thesecurrent flows are then translated intotemperature differences that can bevisualized on the camera display. BSTtechnology offers a good range ofambient temperature operation but canbe prone to saturation and halo effects.BST detectors must also use a “chop-per,” which is wheel driven by a smallmotor that rotates in front of the detec-tor to allow the detector to periodicallyrefresh its signal.

• The microbolometer uses a knowncurrent flow across the detector.Whenheat strikes the detector, it heats upchanging its resistance.These changesare then converted to signals to pro-duce a visual image. Microbolometertechnology currently uses one of twotypes of sensors – Vanadium Oxide(VOx) or Amorphous Silicon (ASi).Both materials provide similarcharacteristics, but the new AmorphousSilicon technology is less expensive.

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Compared to BST technology, micro-bolometers tend to be smaller andprovide a clearer picture. Instead of achopper wheel, microbolometers use aniris for refreshing the detector.

• The Fire-Warrior uses the most ad-vanced technology – the AmorphousSilicon microbolometer.

Changes in the environmental tempera-ture around the components cause “noise”and adversely affect the performance ofthe device.Thermoelectric coolers areutilized to temperature stabilize theinfrared detectors insuring that what thecamera measures is resulting only fromexternal photonic sources.

Performance Characteristics. Theability of a thermal imaging camera to

detect differences in temperature andprovide satisfactory field performance isbased on several different characteristics:• Minimum Resolvable TemperatureDifferential (MRTD) – the smallesttemperature change or difference thatthe imager can detect; this differentialwill change with the environment inwhich the thermal imaging camera willbe used.

• Dynamic Range – the range of tempera-ture that a thermal imager can detect.

• Resolution – refers to the number ofpixels on the focal plane array; the focalplane array is the portion of the thermalimaging camera that produces theimage.

• The Field of View – the range of thetotal forward view that is seen by thecamera; the field of view for a humanbeing is about 180 degrees.

• Operating Temperature Limitation –the temperature at which the thermalimaging camera will no longer operateeffectively; this temperature refers to thetemperature inside the camera housingwhere the detector is located.

• Portability – the size and weight of thethermal imaging camera will affect theusers ability to deploy a camera; for

example, hand-held cameras reducethe functionality of the user, whereas ahelmet-mounted camera provideshands-free operation.

• Mission or Battery Life – the length oftime that the camera can be continu-ously used before the batteriesmust be replaced or recharged.

There are trade-offs between perform-ance characteristics based on thedifferent detection technologies andcamera designs.

Applications. Thermal imaging camerasmay be used in a wide rangeof emergency response situations forseveral applications. Some of the manyuses of thermal imaging cameras are:• Overall scene assessment• Search and rescue• Locating the seat of the fire and otherhot spots during entry or overhaul

• Identifying potential flashover situations• Determining places for providingventilation

• Finding points of access into spaces orrooms

• Identifying contaminant on land or on aliquid surface

• Determining the level of a liquid or solidin a container

• Finding the source of gas leaks• Judging the heat levels or temperaturesin an area or space

Limitations. Thermal imaging camerasdo have limitations.These include theirinability to "see" through glass or water.The ability of thermal imaging cameras todetect objects can also be affected bywater spray or mist.While thermal imag-ing cameras are built to operate in hostileenvironments, their effective operationbecomes limited when the temperatureinside the camera becomes highlyelevated. One of the largest limitations ofthermal imaging cameras is the potentialfor over-reliance of the user on their visualimages.Thermal imaging cameras are

intended to supplement the senses of theuser, not replace those senses. The Fire-Warrior design is a major advantage inthis regard since it allows simultaneousIR and normal vision.The use of thermalimaging cameras also requires extensivetraining to understand their effectiveoperation under emergency conditions.

Upcoming NFPA Standardon Thermal ImagingCamerasThere currently is not an issued NFPA

Standard on Thermal Imaging Cameras,

but work has begun. The benefits of

thermal imaging cameras are being

proven daily in fire departments in the

United States and elsewhere around the

world. Published studies show dramatic

reduction – anywhere from one half to

three quarters – of the time required for

firefighters using thermal imaging

cameras to find fire involvement, to find

fire victims, and/or to find their way out of

a burning building. The thermal imaging

camera is yet a further extension of the

capabilities provided as part of a compre-

hensive protective ensemble for improved

safety and health of firefighters and other

emergency responders.

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FEMSA – Fire EquipmentManufacturers & Suppliers

Association

NFPA – National Fire ProtectionAssociation

FDSOA – Fire DepartmentSafety Officers Association

IAFC – InternationalAssociation of Fire Chiefs

Proud Sponsorof The IAFF FireFighters BurnFoundation

Multiple End User ContractsMany times, personal protective equip-ment is available to departments withoutgoing to bid, no matter what the dollarvalue or the quantity. Honeywell FirstResponder Products and its distributorsoften participate in what would be classi-fied as Multiple End User Contracts.Generally, these types of contracts fallinto the following categories:1. Statewide Contracts: In some parts ofthe country, the state government willarrange for bids for certain firefighters’PPE items. There are contracts thatinclude a “Good, Better or Best” typeof product selection, or a “discountfrom manufacturer’s retail,” allowingaccess to entire product lines. MA,MS, NJ, NY, OH and PA currentlyhave full statewide contracts, whileother states have only certain itemsavailable.

2. Add-on Contracts: In every state wehave researched, there is a provisionin the law that allows one politicalsubdivision within the state, oftenincluding state agencies, to purchaseoff of any other political subdivision’slegally awarded bids. Often our prod-ucts’ bid will include a discount fromretail that allows the department that

Fire-Warrior End User Contracts, Firefighter Managed, Ethical Standards

adds-on – commonly called piggybacking – to select the brand andmodel that suits them best.

3. General Services Administration(GSA) Municipal Use: Althoughmostly a military/federal convenience,civilian departments may also qualifyto purchase through the GSA system.If you are interested, we will researchit for your fire department.

4. Military Customers: We work with keyand/or prime vendors to maintain fullservice GSA and Preferred Vendorprograms for military customers.

Contact us for more information or todiscuss how we may assist yourdepartment in any other way.

Firefighter ManagedHoneywell First Responder Products ismanaged by an active member of thefire service and a large percentage ofour staff are firefighters/ EMTs/firstresponders. As a result, we have aspecial dedication to the total satisfactionof our customers. We feel that thisdedication, which reflects itself in everyphase of our operation, is the reason thatwe have risen to market dominance.Firefighters have always been best attaking care of firefighters, and we areproud to continue that great tradition.

Highest Ethical StandardsHoneywell First Responder Productsrecognize our success is possible onlybecause the fire service industry hascome to respect our commitment to thehighest standards in business practices,product design and customer support.As sustaining members of the followingorganizations, our brands honor theirapplicable “Code of Ethics” scrupulously.

Honeywell First Responder Products

Bill GrilliotPresident, CEO

Jack ReillyVP Metro Accounts

and FDNYOperations

BarryBorkowskiVP CanadianOperations

Patrick MurtyHealth, Safety andEnvironmentalEngineer

Doug TopliffeCanadianCustomer

Service Manager

Keith McDonaldCentral U.S.

Regional Director

Dave WilesThermal ImagingTechnical Rep

Jeff GallagherThermal ImagingTechnical Rep

Greg NeffPurchasingManager

Doug SloanSenior Director ofSpecial ProjectsMetro Accounts

John PriceDirector Metro

Accounts, SpecialProjects

Will GrilliotVP DaytonProduction

Jim WalterVP TechnicalMarketing

Bob MorganVP OhatcheeProduction

Bobby WestField Customer

Service and FDNYOperations

Brian BlinnNortheast U.S.Senior Regional

Director

Kerry EliteWest U.S.

Regional Director

Chris DunganSoutheast U.S.Regional Director

Rich HigginsRegionalMarketingSpecialist

Teri HyreConference and

ExhibitCoordinator

Scott SandersThermal ImagingTechnical Rep

Dave GallagherDirector Thermal

Imaging

StephaniePressley

Ohatchee CustomerService

NFFF – National FallenFirefighters Foundation

ISFSI – International Society ofFire Service Instructors

NVFC – National VolunteerFire Council

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