How Thermal Imagers Work
Firefighters use thermal imagers on the job to help them
perform a variety of tasks. With the help of a thermal imager, firefighters can
see a “heat picture” of their environment, which enables them to see through
thick smoke and navigate in zero visibility to identify victims, pinpoint fires
and see structural dangers before they put firefighters at risk.
Thermal imagers translate the natural thermal energy present in all objects into a viewable image that is displayed as a black and white picture on a screen. Hottest objects show as white, coolest objects show as black, and features of other objects show in varying shades of gray.
Thermal imagers enable firefighters to identify areas of extreme heat, making it
possible
to find hidden fires in walls and ceilings.
Thermal energy from victims allows them to be seen clearly on the screen,
even in zero visibility smoke-filled environments.
Thermal imagers serve as a valuable tool for tactical operations, enabling
incident commanders
to allocate and manage resources effectively.
Bullard Thermal Imager
Project
An estimated 75 percent of fire departments in the U.S.
are without thermal imagers, tools that have gained worldwide recognition as the
most important new equipment in firefighting. These infrared devices give
firefighters a “thermal picture” or a “heat picture” of a scene, enabling them
to see through smoke to identify victims, pinpoint fires and see structural
dangers before they put firefighters at risk.
How can a Jaycee Chapter help? Bullard, the leader in thermal imaging for the fire service, provides free instruction and support that will help chapters plan and execute effective thermal imager fundraising campaigns. The inSIGHT program aims to enable a much greater number of fire departments to acquire these critical tools.
If your chapter is interested in raising funds for this critical piece of equipment, click here to register for your free fundraising kit.
What's
in the FREE Fundraising Kit?
Bullard provides a FREE kit to help your chapter
participate in this life-saving program. The kit inludes a fundraising training
video for campaign leaders as well as a step-by-step guidebook containing tips
on managing the fundamentals of fundraising. Also included are: a video for
potential donors, sample press releases, sample fundraising letters, and sample
direct mail materials.
Learn
more about this exciting opportunity!
Click on the topics below to learn how your chapter can
get involved in this life-saving project and make sure the your community is
protected from fire-related deaths.