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