HomeMy WebLinkAboutsummary formDate: 12/14/2004
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: O5 ^ DO b Z5
Requesting Department: Fire -Rescue
Commission Meeting Date: 1/27/2005 District Impacted: All
Type: ® Resolution n Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: Resolution authorizing the purchase of Evolution 5000 Thermal Imaging Cameras with
accessories
Purpose of Item:
Resolution authorizing the purchase of (39) Evolution 5000 Thermal Imaging Cameras with
accessories, inlcluding warranty and installation, from MSA, c/o Ten-8 Fire Equipment Inc., a Non-
Minority/Non-Local vendor, located at 2904 59th Avenue, Bradenton, FL 34203, for the Department
of Fire -Rescue, in an amount not to exceed $302,252, under existing City of Sunrise Contract No. 04-
80-02.
Funding is available from the Urban Areas Security Initiative ("UASI") Grant Program II, Project No.
110111, Account Code No. 280910.6.840.
Background Information:
The Evolution 5000 Thermal Imaging Cameras will better assist firefighters in vision impaired
environments by offering them infrared sight. This handheld, lightweight device will allow the First
Responders to "see" in clouded, smoky, and dark areas, where, otherwise, they would be handicapped.
Each Thermal Imaging Camera contains a sensor that reacts to infrared energy from the targeted items
and converts that object into a visible "heated" image. These real-time images are then displayed in
variances of black or white - white being hot and black representing cold.
A Thermal Imaging Camera will be mounted on all of the active Fire -Rescue and Fire trucks for easy
access ability. A mount will also be installed on substitute trucks when the primary vehicle is out -of -
service. The camera will simply be switched from one truck to another, from one bracket to the other.
All cameras have been put through specialized testing from the highest levels and temperatures for
water/dust ingress, direct flame/heat exposure, vibration, to radio frequency interference all to ensure
its rigorousness in a firefighter's harsh environment. Some of the specialty features each camera
includes are: advanced safety features that prevent accidental shutoff; over -temperature warning; a
large, high definition screen is a 3.5" LCD display created for multiple viewers and efficacy in
searches; an ergonomic hand-held for easy hand-offs to other firefighters; and a true temperature bar
graph and digitial readout temperature display.
Installing the Evolution 5000 Thermal Imaging Cameras will allow firefighters to not only navigate
safely into and out of a dark or cloudy situation but it will also aid them in searching the area for any
victims that may have been overlooked due to the negative visibility.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
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General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No: 110111280910.6.840.
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
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