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ECRV (Emergency Communications Response Vehicle) is the American Red Cross delivery vehicle for rapidly deployed Communications and connectivity. ECRV ( Emergency Communications Response Vehicle). 11’ 6”. 18’. Light Up The Sky. ECRV History.
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ECRV (Emergency Communications Response Vehicle) is the American Red Cross delivery vehicle for rapidly deployed Communications and connectivity.
ECRV History • In 2000 the Detroit ARC Obtained a Donation of 10 Ford Excursions and Gave 9 of Them to National ARC • Project Committee of Communications Experts Designed Vehicles With the Following Goals: • Provide Required Capabilities, Equipment and Frequencies • Amateur Radio Was Considered an Integral Part • Self Sufficient in Providing Power • Deployable Within 4-8 Hours • Value Estimated at Over $300,000 • Majority of All Equipment Donated by Vendors
Deployment Priorities • National Disasters in Support of a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation (DR) as directed by National Disaster Operations Center (DOC) and the Job Director. • Local Disasters in Support of Local Red Cross Chapter Disaster Relief. • Support of Public Events as Directed by Local Red Cross Chapter. • Call Local Red Cross Chapter to Request Deployment* *Sponsoring agencies/chapters may need to pay for food and overnight lodging
Training • Enroll in the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System, Complete First Aid & CPR Course and Medical Evaluation • Complete Introduction to Disaster Services Course (ARC 3066) • Drivers License, Valid Insurance, Provide Copy of Driving Record • Defensive Driving Course or Emergency Vehicle Operating Certificate (EVOC) • ECRV Training Course – 2 ½ Days Plus OJT
Client Assistance System • Disaster Assessment and Case work is done by Red Cross workers using laptop computers at the clients location. • Has just been deployed for the first time on two national disasters. • This data is then synchronized with a database which also activates cash cards provided to clients. • This synchronization is done wirelessly to the ECRV, by telephone modem, or through connection to broadband connection at a Red Cross Chapter or Disaster Service Center.
Vehicle • 2000 Ford Excursion – With After Market Conversions • 7.3 Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel • 4 Wheel Drive – 48 Gallon Tank – 10,000 Lbs • AuraGen 8500 Watt AC Generator • Hydraulic Jacks for Stabilization
Roof Deck • 18 Assorted Radio/Phone Antennas • A 52' Pneumatic Mast for 4 Additional Antennas, and a Remote Control Video Camera. • VSAT Dish • TV Satellite Dish • Weather Station
Systems • 15 Radios – Public Service, Amateur, Scanners, Citizen Band, Weather • 14 Phones – Satellite, Digital, Analog, VoIP • JPS Switch/Phone Patch System (* connected systems) • Panasonic Toughbook Server operating system • 10 Wireless Laptop Computers (300’ range) • Printer/Fax • 2 Video Monitors and VHS Video Tape Recorder • Weather Radio
Outside Panel • 12 VDC Outlet • 3 Antenna Connections For Extra-Vehicular Radios • Digital Satellite Signal Out • Broadcast TV In • 9 Network Connections • 2 120 VAC Outlets – 6,000 Watts