Key Components of a Mobile Fire Service Command Post

Whether you’re putting out a blaze or responding to a natural disaster, your fire service agency requires consistent organization and communication to operate effectively. You can’t handle an emergency without a clear plan, which is why mobile command posts for your Battalion Chief’s vehicle are crucial for every fire department. If you want to ensure that your agency is always at peak performance, make sure your mobile command post includes these key components.

Storage

A fire service’s mobile command post is needed to handle a wide variety of tasks that require a large amount of equipment. Optimizing storage space so you can fit as much as possible into your vehicle — in an organized manner — is key to remaining efficient and effective while on the job. Troy Products’ police command posts are designed to fit as much functionality as possible into as little space as possible, allowing you to store all of the equipment you need for the day within your Battalion Chief’s trunk. Choose from map drawer modules, storage drawers, equipment mounting areas, whiteboard modules, cargo mounts, and more to create your perfect mobile command post.

Workstations

A lot of a firemen’s duties are out on location, but oftentimes, tasks need to be performed from the command post itself. Including workstations within your mobile command post makes it easy for your firefighters and chiefs to complete necessary duties from the convenience of the Battalion Chief’s vehicle. Whether you only have room for one workstation or several, including fold-out tables can maximize efficiency and help your department work quicker to address emergencies.

Meeting Area

One of the most important aspects of a mobile command post is a central meeting area. Coordinating your team is the only way to successfully tackle an emergency, so create a clear, designated area for meetings to discuss site plans and other important information. Magnetic whiteboard modules are a great addition to any command post meeting area, as they can be used for incident planning, employee tracking, team brainstorming, and more. Think of your mobile command post as your on-the-road conference room.

Communication

Any Battalion Chief can tell you that communication is key when you’re on the job and in a high-pressure situation. Ensure that you have a good communication system that will allow all of your team members to quickly and easily communicate any issues or last-minute changes with the rest of the team, especially the high-ranking officers on duty. Your mobile command post should be able to handle this extra equipment, and you can even install a satellite connection to make sure you always have a good connection. Keeping your communication centralized within your mobile command post will help your team become more streamlined and efficient, enabling them to better perform on duty.

If you require a fire service or police vehicle command post for your fleet, look no further than Troy Products. For more than 30 years, we’ve worked alongside local law enforcement to craft some of the safest and most functional public safety vehicle accessories on the market. We can even work with your fire department to create custom pieces optimized for your unique needs. To find out more about our product selection or to place an order, give us a call at (800) 700-8769 or fill out our online contact form today.