Bullard Receives Approval to Sell Thermal Imagers
to the U.S. Navy
April 9, 2001
Effective in February, the Bullard Thermal Imager received approval for use by U.S. Navy commands, allowing the company to sell its market-leading unit to meet Navy needs for enhancing operational safety and combat survivability.
The Navy tests are among the most comprehensive tests ever conducted on thermal
imagers. Of all the thermal imagers tested, Bullard was one of only two units
to pass the tests and be granted approval. Some of the Navy’s 27 specific requirements
are:
• Thermal imager picture must be clear, discernible and easily viewed by a
firefighter in full gear.
• Thermal imager must be operable with either the left or right hand.
• Batteries must be easily changed.
• Thermal imager must be watertight.
• Thermal imager withstands multiple drops from at least three feet without
damage or change in performance.
• Thermal imager performance must not be affected by temperature and humidity
effects associated with exposure to the firefighting environment aboard Navy
ships.
• Thermal imager and harness must be easily passable to another firefighter
standing on either side of the user.
• Thermal imager and accessories shall be constructed of materials that will
not corrode in a marine environment.
Bullard is a privately held manufacturer of personal protective equipment, based in Cynthiana, Ky. Product lines include thermal imaging devices, SCBAs, hard hats, firefighter and rescue helmets, police helmets, supplied air respirators and air quality equipment. For more information, contact Bullard Inside Sales at 1-800-827-0423 or visit Bullard’s web site at www.bullard.com.