Military Housing Office FLIR MR 277 Thermal Imager Training and Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification Water Damage Restoration and Applied Mold Restoration Technician Certification Training

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO) FOR FLIR MR 277 THERMAL IMAGER TRAINING AND INSTITUTE OF INSPECTION, CLEANING AND RESTORATION CERTIFICATION WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TRAINING AND APPLIED MOLD RESTORATION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION TRAINING: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (1): Provide hands-on, in-person training on the operation and use of a FLIR MR 277 thermal imager (one day course) to be followed by a two day in person moisture investigation course. The provider will offer the course in San Antonio at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center facilities (3515 S. General McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226). One Air Force Civil Engineer Center program manager will audit each course (not as a student) to affirm course quality. Courses as follows: Camera operation course (8 hours) • Proper operation of the FLIR MR277 • Basic infrared and thermography science • Thermal image interpretation fundamentals • Camera settings and measurement tools 1-Day Camera Operator Qualification Course - Topical Outline 1. Introduction to Thermography a. Definition of thermography. b. Example images (‘what and why’ section). c. Why is thermography useful? 2. Camera Operation – MR277 a. FORD b. Thermal tuning c. Range d. Spatial resolution e. How optics and detector size can affect image quality and the ability to identify hot f. spots. g. Palettes h. Common measurement tools i. Camera settings 3. Thermal and Infrared Science A. Thermal Science a) Definition of energy. b) Types of energy and some common energy units. c) Definition of heat. Definition of temperature (simplified). (a) The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object. (b) Not a form of energy. (c) Consequence of more or less energy. (d) Temperature will (generally) rise and fall as the energy in an object increases and decreases. -- 1 of 3 -- d) Common temperature scales. B. Heat Transfer a) Definition of heat transfer. b) Thermal equilibrium. c) Transient vs. steady state. d) Conduction 1. Definition of conduction. a. Only heat transfer to take place in solid materials. 2. Heat flow (hot to cold). 3. Thermal gradient a. How to identify this pattern and what it might mean. 4. Indirect vs. direct a. Understand how to identify and assess an indirect measurement. e) Convection 1. Definition of convection. 2. Natural convection. 3. Forced convection. 4. Effects of wind on measurements. Important for outdoor electrical. f) Radiation 1. Definition of radiation heat transfer. 2. All objects emit/absorb radiant heat. 3. Cameras detect radiant heat. C. Infrared Science a) Quantitative vs. Qualitative 1. Qualitative: identifying thermal patterns. 2. Quantitative: measuring temperatures. 3. Use coffee pot image (or something similar) to show how thermal images can be misleading. b) Definition of emissivity. c) Material radiation properties. 1. Objects absorb/emit, reflect, and transmit. d) Emitters and reflectors. e) Apparent temperature. f) Effects of emissivity. 1. High emissivity objects have an apparent temperature that is close to the true temperature. 2. Low emissivity objects are misleading and reflect surrounding temperatures. vii. Factors that influence emissivity and reflectivity. 4. Safety 5. Electrical Applications A. Moisture Investigation Course (16 hours) a) Thermography and building science fundamentals b) Moisture detection and investigation techniques c) Identifying signs of moisture intrusion d) Practical applications for housing inspections -- 2 of 3 -- DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (2): Provide 3-day virtual training (24 hours) approved by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IIRCR) organization for certification as a Water Damage Restoration Technician. Classes shall be dedicated to our personnel and limited to a maximum class size of 40 students. A total of 140 students will be trained. The vender will have to provide sufficient classes for a 45-day period to meet the 140-student requirement. The course shall train the students to: 1. Identify proper drying techniques for various materials and structures 2. Manage communication between customers and insurance companies 3. Apply health and safety regulations and protocols 4. Understand material types and their drying characteristics 5. Operate ventilation equipment, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers 6. Set up and utilize extraction equipment effectively 7. Apply the science of drying and the basics of microbiology to make informed restoration decisions DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (3) Provide 4-day in-person training (32 hours) approved by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IIRCR) organization for certification as a Water Damage Restoration Technician. Classes shall be dedicated to our personnel and limited to 20 students. A total of 100 students will be trained. The vender will have to provide sufficient classes from 10 Aug to 25 Sep to meet the 100-student requirement. The course shall provide students a comprehensive understanding of mold and sewage remediation techniques while ensuring the health and safety of workers and building occupants. Students will be taught: • Safety Protocols: Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), essential health precautions, and safe work practices to protect all personnel. • Containment Zones: How to design and construct containment chambers, sanitize mold-contaminated areas, and safely remove mold. • Microbiology Fundamentals: Understanding key elements of fungi, viruses, and bacteria. • Humidity and Measurement: Basic principles of humidity control, moisture levels, and measurement techniques. • Decontamination Standards: Overview of key industry documents such as the New York City Guidelines and IICRC S-520. • Legal Responsibilities: Awareness of legal requirements and liability considerations related to microbial remediation. • Antimicrobial Products: Understanding the use and application of biocides, biostats, and other antimicrobial agents. • Air Quality and Sampling: Princip…