“The mobile command post is an integrated platform that extends traditional Office of Emergency Services reach and shortens response time due to the highly nimble and very reactive Sprinter platform,” said Sergeant Diggins. “This vehicle, with a turbo diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, will bring its full range of communications capabilities to even the most remote areas accessed via San Mateo County roads”

The mobile command posts, built by Concord, California based E-N-G Mobile Systems, Inc. was funded by Homeland Security and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) regional grants. The radio systems onboard were specified by Dan Bennett and Jeff Norris of the Sheriff’s Office. While the primary purpose of the command posts is to respond to all manner of emergencies and natural disasters, they can also be called on for interoperable (multi-agency) communications for coordination of response efforts during a terrorist event.

Director of MobiLab Sales at E-N-G Mobile Systems, Rod Ford-Smith, attributes much of the successful build of these command posts to the continual involvement of staff from the Sheriff’s Office. Ford-Smith said “Without a doubt, the finished product has exceeded our client’s expectations in all respects and they deserve all the credit for numerous design changes that will better support their missions. Together we have designed a model other emergency response agencies will want to leverage to their own advantage.”

The command posts were constructed on the Sprinter 3500 HRC chassis with special modifications for emergency response. The units include thirty foot pneumatic masts for on-scene antenna deployment, a complete set of latest generation emergency response LED lighting, onboard diesel power generator, unique map and equipment storage cabinets, and innovations to accommodate future voice/data/video needs. 

A satellite system will facilitate data transmission and internet telephony to San Mateo Sheriff’s Office, as well as state and federal emergency agencies.

In addition to emergency response such as stranded hikers along trails and shorelines, the command posts can serve a vital role in the event of a terrorist incident.

For more information contact us at info@e-n-g.com, or call 1-800-662-4522.