How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Command Unit
How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Command Unit
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Mobile command units are vehicles that are designed for communication and crisis control. Their main purpose is to facilitate the coordination of a rapid response in the event of a natural disaster, security threat, or another type of emergency. If you work for a department or agency that is responsible for public safety and emergency response, a mobile command unit will provide the flexibility and resources you need to respond quickly and effectively to just about any situation.
At Mobile Specialty Vehicles, each of our units is constructed using the highest quality materials from the ground up, making it easy to customize your vehicle to your specific needs while ensuring safety and durability when you need it most. If you’ve been considering a command unit, trust the experts who bring over 40 years of experience to help create the perfect vehicle for your needs. To get you started, we’ve created this short guide on how to choose the right vehicle for your command unit. Keep reading, and if you have any questions or are ready to get started, please contact Mobile Specialty Vehicle!
Consider Your Needs
The first step in choosing the right command unit is to consider your needs and how your vehicle will be used. Do you need space to accommodate a large team with several workstations, or are you looking for something smaller and more nimble to reach people in rural areas? Does your vehicle need to be self-powered so it’s ready to go at a moment’s notice, or would you prefer a towable variety that can be hauled to wherever it needs to go? These are just some of the questions you’ll need to answer so you can decide on which platform and body type you’ll want to use in designing your vehicle.
Explore All of the Options
Once you decide on a basic platform, it’s time to explore your options. Consider the number of workstations, amount and types of storage you’ll need, communications and surveillance options, as well as meeting rooms, rest areas, and kitchen equipment. Depending on the intended use, you may not need all of these options in your vehicle, but it’s nice to know that if you can dream it, there’s a good chance we can accommodate.
Include the Right Technology
Mobile command units are all about communication and supporting response teams in the field. That’s why it’s important to include a vast array of onboard technology. At Mobile Specialty Vehicles, we can equip your command unit with the latest communication and surveillance options including TVs and computer monitors, video conferencing abilities, high-resolution cameras, weather stations, as well as radio, cellular, and satellite systems. Not sure which communication options to choose? Mobile Specialty Vehicles is happy to answer any questions you may have and help you determine the most effective communication options for your needs.
Customize For Ultimate Functionality
You likely have one purpose in mind for your mobile command unit, but what if it could become the ultimate multi-purpose vehicle just by adding a few customization features? Don’t forget to think outside of the box and anticipate future needs when designing your vehicle. Maybe you don’t anticipate the need to have sleeping quarters or a laboratory, but including them in your build now, could open up more opportunities for your unit in the future.