The single-unit command vehicle is designed to be used as a multiple-agency mobile incident command vehicle. It is equipped with the latest radio, telephone and wireless communications technology. The resources include computer stations, a conference room, a rooftop observation deck, and an outdoor area for briefings to large groups of police, firefighters and other emergency response personnel. The vehicle is fully equipped with radio interoperability technology to ensure multiple responding agencies can communicate, regardless of their radio frequencies.

"This vehicle is part of the overall commitment by the commissioners and our agency, so that we may be prepared to respond to whatever future challenges we may face," said Arthur Kaplan, Schuylkill County Emergency Management Coordinator. "Our goal is to make certain emergency personnel from all disciplines are capable of providing the necessary command and control operations, particularly if their community have been impacted by the disaster.

The Incident Support Vehicle can be used as a tactical operations center, replacing any particular operations center affected by a natural or man-made disaster. It has the necessary communications and command capabilities to support operations over a period of time.

The Incident Command Vehicle is designed to provide timely support to the officer in charge from the early stages of the incident.

The vehicle crew will be specifically trained in the Command Support function and are responsible for using the various radio networks and other communications systems carried on the vehicle. They have the additional task of gathering as much information as possible relevant to the incident for the use of the Officer in Charge.

The ICV also provides a focus for resource management such as additional, mutual aid or spare equipment and staffing levels.

“Responding to natural and man-made threats and disasters requires the ability to quickly mobilize effective command and control strategies to stabilize the incident and protect life, safety, and property” stated the board of commissioners. “This Incident Command vehicle will combine the latest command and control software with state of the art radio, telephone, and wireless technology to equip emergency responders with the ultimate communications platform” the County Commissioners added.

The Mobile Incident Command vehicle is fully equipped with interoperability technology to ensure multiple responding agencies can communicate, regardless of frequency or communications equipment type, using multiple communications means such as VHF, UHF, 800 MHz and Wi-Fi, depending on the need for data.

This unit also adds a number of GIS components that allow for complex operational response to an emergency or crisis situation is necessary.