ecrv (emergency communications response vehicle) is the american red cross delivery vehicle for...
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ECRV
(Emergency Communications Response Vehicle)
is the American Red Cross delivery vehicle for rapidly deployed Communications
and connectivity.
ECRV ECRV ((Emergency Communications Response Vehicle)Emergency Communications Response Vehicle)
11’ 6”
18’
Light Up The SkyLight Up The Sky
ECRV HistoryECRV History In 2000 the Detroit ARC Obtained a Donation of 10 Ford Excursions In 2000 the Detroit ARC Obtained a Donation of 10 Ford Excursions
and Gave 9 of Them to National ARCand Gave 9 of Them to National ARC
Project Committee of Communications Experts Designed Vehicles Project Committee of Communications Experts Designed Vehicles With the Following Goals:With the Following Goals: Provide Required Capabilities, Equipment and FrequenciesProvide Required Capabilities, Equipment and Frequencies Amateur Radio Was Considered an Integral PartAmateur Radio Was Considered an Integral Part Self Sufficient in Providing PowerSelf Sufficient in Providing Power Deployable Within 4-8 HoursDeployable Within 4-8 Hours
Value Estimated at Over $300,000Value Estimated at Over $300,000
Majority of All Equipment Donated by Vendors Majority of All Equipment Donated by Vendors
Deployment PrioritiesDeployment Priorities
1.1. National Disasters in Support of a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation (DR) as National Disasters in Support of a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation (DR) as directed by National Disaster Operations Center (DOC) and the Job Director.directed by National Disaster Operations Center (DOC) and the Job Director.
2.2. Local Disasters in Support of Local Red Cross Chapter Disaster Relief.Local Disasters in Support of Local Red Cross Chapter Disaster Relief.
3.3. Support of Public Events as Directed by Local Red Cross Chapter.Support of Public Events as Directed by Local Red Cross Chapter.
4.4. Call Local Red Cross Chapter to Request Deployment*Call Local Red Cross Chapter to Request Deployment*
*Sponsoring agencies/chapters may need to pay for food and overnight lodging*Sponsoring agencies/chapters may need to pay for food and overnight lodging
TrainingTraining
Enroll in the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System, Enroll in the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System, Complete First Aid & CPR Course and Medical EvaluationComplete First Aid & CPR Course and Medical Evaluation
Complete Introduction to Disaster Services Course (ARC 3066)Complete Introduction to Disaster Services Course (ARC 3066)
Drivers License, Valid Insurance, Provide Copy of Driving Record Drivers License, Valid Insurance, Provide Copy of Driving Record
Defensive Driving Course or Emergency Vehicle Operating Defensive Driving Course or Emergency Vehicle Operating Certificate (EVOC)Certificate (EVOC)
ECRV Training Course – 2 ½ Days Plus OJTECRV Training Course – 2 ½ Days Plus OJT
Client Assistance SystemClient Assistance System Disaster Assessment and Case work is done by Red Cross workers Disaster Assessment and Case work is done by Red Cross workers
using laptop computers at the clients location.using laptop computers at the clients location.
Has just been deployed for the first time on two national disasters.Has just been deployed for the first time on two national disasters.
This data is then synchronized with a database which also activates This data is then synchronized with a database which also activates cash cards provided to clients.cash cards provided to clients.
This synchronization is done wirelessly to the ECRV, by telephone This synchronization is done wirelessly to the ECRV, by telephone modem, or through connection to broadband connection at a Red modem, or through connection to broadband connection at a Red Cross Chapter or Disaster Service Center.Cross Chapter or Disaster Service Center.
VehicleVehicle 2000 Ford Excursion – With After Market Conversions2000 Ford Excursion – With After Market Conversions
7.3 Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel7.3 Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
4 Wheel Drive – 48 Gallon Tank – 10,000 Lbs4 Wheel Drive – 48 Gallon Tank – 10,000 Lbs
AuraGen 8500 Watt AC GeneratorAuraGen 8500 Watt AC Generator
Hydraulic Jacks for StabilizationHydraulic Jacks for Stabilization
Roof DeckRoof Deck
18 Assorted Radio/Phone Antennas18 Assorted Radio/Phone Antennas
A 52' Pneumatic Mast for 4 Additional Antennas, and a Remote A 52' Pneumatic Mast for 4 Additional Antennas, and a Remote Control Video Camera.Control Video Camera.
VSAT Dish VSAT Dish
TV Satellite DishTV Satellite Dish
Weather StationWeather Station
SystemsSystems
15 Radios – Public Service, Amateur, Scanners, Citizen Band, Weather15 Radios – Public Service, Amateur, Scanners, Citizen Band, Weather
14 Phones – Satellite, Digital, Analog, VoIP14 Phones – Satellite, Digital, Analog, VoIP
JPS Switch/Phone Patch System (* connected systems)JPS Switch/Phone Patch System (* connected systems)
Panasonic Toughbook Server operating systemPanasonic Toughbook Server operating system
10 Wireless Laptop Computers (300’ range)10 Wireless Laptop Computers (300’ range)
Printer/FaxPrinter/Fax
2 Video Monitors and VHS Video Tape Recorder2 Video Monitors and VHS Video Tape Recorder
Weather RadioWeather Radio
Outside PanelOutside Panel
12 VDC Outlet12 VDC Outlet
3 Antenna Connections For Extra-Vehicular Radios3 Antenna Connections For Extra-Vehicular Radios
Digital Satellite Signal OutDigital Satellite Signal Out
Broadcast TV InBroadcast TV In
9 Network Connections9 Network Connections
2 120 VAC Outlets – 6,000 Watts2 120 VAC Outlets – 6,000 Watts