S-39 Emergency Communications Center

Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office

Developed by the Barnstable County Sheriff’s

Office, under the direction of Sheriff James M.

Cummings, and in cooperation with: local Po-

lice and Fire Agencies, Cape and Islands EMS,

the mobile ECC provides an invaluable com-

munications resource, to the Public Safety

Community.

MERGING AGENCIES During multi-agency events such as: multi-alarm fires, search and rescue opera-tions, surveillance, apprehension mis-sions, large fairs and public exhibitions, communications between agencies can be a challenge. Depending of the situation many responding agencies are on a multi-tude of different frequency bands. The ECC supports the ability to merge these communications networks onto a common communications platform, allowing every-one involved to communicate effectively.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

The interior of the vehicle supports a two (2) position dispatch cen-

ter, providing access to 16 radios, which cover the full spectrum of

communications frequencies employed in the public safety field.

Communications on the Statewide Trunking System, Military Net-

works, Conventional 800 MHz Systems, Low Band, High Band

and UHF frequencies as well. The ability to transmit paging tones

for various agency alerting systems, supplements the flexibility of

the communications package.

ICS SYSTEM SUPPORT: Additionally, the vehicle provides a strategic conference room, allowing 4-5 people to

meet comfortably to access scene situations and develop strategies. Incorporated in the room, are the video systems,

the ability to patch up to four radio communications channels, full telephone service access and Internet. Included , is a

complete computer system containing a Mobile Data Terminal, HAZMAT programs, mapping software, response proto-

cols and other related data files and programs. Proper vehicle identification through universal outside marker lighting is

also provided, to be compliant with the ICS System.

Conference Area Telephone, Video and Computer Screens, AC/DC

Power Outlets, Patch Panels, Audio and Video Recording & Playback

Capabilities, Plus DSS Satellite Support.

Both Dispatch Positions Multiple Two-Way Radios in the center console, with switching and patching bays at the bottom. ACU-1000 Gateway

provides radio cross patching between services.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

Many high-tech features are incorporated within the communications

systems. To enhance coverage on any of the communications chan-

nels, a 42 foot telescoping mast is built into the truck, which supports

three wideband base style antennas covering 140 Mhz - 890 MHz.

DSS Satellite reception allows 24 hour news and weather updates.

Off air reception of the video down link from the Mass State Police

aircraft is built in, as well digital video recording and playback. Video

down link systems are on board to capture and display imagery from

the BCSO unmanned drone. This provides ICS staff with live over-

head video feeds from both it’s standard and FLIR cameras. Up-Link

and Down-Link System, for live IT networking of dispatch systems

and Internet access. All signals can be feed to an external connector

panel, as well as the ability to accept external video/RF resources.

CHASSIS:

2001 Ford F650 Chassis, 26,000 GVW

Cummings 225 HP ISB Diesel Engine

Allison 2400 Series, 4 Speed Automatic Transmission

Total Vehicle Length: 26.5 Ft Overall Vehicle Height: 12.5 Ft

BODY:

Custom Designed and Built by Wolf Coach, Inc, Auburn, MA

16 Foot Custom Body with two (2) Dispatch Positions, a Custom

Electronics and Communications rack, 4 person conference room.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Custom Engineered Communications Dispatch Center Consisting Of The Following:

Six (6) Motorola MCS2000 Multi-Channel 800 MHz Trunked Radios

One (1) Motorola Spectra P25 Multi-Channel UHF Radio

One (1) Motorola Maxtrac, Multi-Channel VHF Low Band Radio

Two (2) Motorola Spectra P25 Multi-Channel VHF High Band Radio

One (1) Multi-Channel VHF Marine Radio

One (1) Icom VHF AM Aircraft Radio

One (1) Uniden BC-15XLT Scanner Radio

One (1) Icom 2M/70CM Amateur Radio

One (1) Kenwood 2M Amateur Radio

One (1) Raytheon ACU-1000 Communications Gateway

Two (2) Motorola Command Plus Dispatch Console Systems

One (1) 42 Ft Wilbert Telescoping Mast W/Three (3) Broadband Communications;

Twenty-Two (22) Roof Mounted Communications Antennas

AC POWER:

Onan 10KW Quite Diesel, Diesel Generator System

One (1) External 50 Amp, 240 Volt Input Connection

One (1) External 30 Amp, 120 Volt Input Connection (Night Circuit)

TELEPHONE SYSTEM/FACSIMILE:

Multi-line Nortel PBX with two (2) line Cellular Service and optional inputs for six (6) land based telephone circuits

One (1) Hewlett/Packard Printer/Copier/Fax/Document Scanner

VIDEO SYSTEMS:

One (1) Daytron DSS Automatic Satellite Antenna System

One (1) Sony DSS Satellite Receiver

One (1) Sony Trinitron, 19" Color Television Receiver

One (1) Magnavox 4-Head Stereo VCR

One (1) Enterprise Control System, Microwave

MSP Video Downlink System

Mast Mounted Color Camera W/PTZ Drive

DATA SYSTEM:

Multi-Terminal Data Network System linked Via Cell Data Modem and/or Satellite Link

Smart Board

Video Capture System

Mobile Laptop Network

MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES:

Two (2) Pentium Laptop Computers

One (1) Mobile Data Terminal

Davis Instrument Weather Station

Six (6) Bank Portable Radio Rapid Charger/Conditioner

Low Voltage Dimmable Interior Lighting

External Communications Connector Panel

External Scene Lighting

360 degree Emergency Lighting

Dispatch Position 2

Dispatch Position 1

Telephone, Amateur Radio Scanner, Aircraft Radio,

Drone and Video Controls, Video DVR, mast Mounted

Camera Controls