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Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced that the Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, USA, has taken delivery of three disaster response vehicles, incorporating advanced communication and technology features. Sold through Pierce Manufacturing and Frontline Communications’ dealer, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, the highly customized vehicles include two C-25 Mobile Command Vehicles and one C-33 Mobile Command Center. Disaster response vehicles delivered “When hurricane Michael came through in 2018, it was a category 5 event resulting in extensive damage and communications challenges,” said James Baxley Jr., the Executive Director of radio, TV, and broadcasting with Gulf Coast State College. He adds, “We aimed to close communications gaps and do a better job next time, and our new Frontline Communications disaster response vehicles provide us with the most technologically advanced resources to face future events. The vehicles were obtained through the Triumph Grant and maintain an eight-county memorandum of understanding to be put in service where and when needed, to support emergency operations.” System design and integrated communications attributes Some of the most notable system design and integrated communications attributes of Gulf Coast State College’s new disaster response vehicles include: Cellular and satellite data network Point-to-point transmission system 2+ gigabit per minute Dual HD/thermal PTZ camera Columbia weather station HAM radio system with auto-tuning and PC controls Video switching matrix Multiple PCs for data processing 42-foot mast for custom antenna/camera deployment Docking station for TVU cellular backpack encoder Exterior workstation with anti-glare monitor Electric awning UHF, VHF, and HAM radios mast-based, point-to-point transmission system The vehicles’ data services on a cellular and satellite backbone are augmented by a mast-based transmission system The vehicles’ data services on a cellular and satellite backbone are augmented by a mast-based, point-to-point transmission system featuring auto-acquisition and transfer rates of over two gigabit per minute, intended for transfer of live UAV video between trucks. James Baxley Jr. adds, “With over 40 years of building communications vehicles, we knew Frontline Communications would be able to deliver what we needed. These new vehicles were customized to fit our needs and we hope even more than the eight counties around us will benefit from their remarkable features, when they are faced with water, hurricanes, fire, and other emergencies.” Gulf Coast State College’s new disaster response vehicles Gulf Coast State College’s new disaster response vehicles were delivered in late May 2022 and emergency responders have begun extensive training to properly utilize the assets, when needed. “We’ve appreciated having the opportunity to work with Gulf Coast State College, in developing vehicles, which will provide critical disaster response and communications support for such a substantial geographic area in Florida,” said Rob McAtee, the Fire Apparatus Sales Representative with Ten-8 Fire Equipment. Dedicated support for training, service and beyond Rob McAtee adds, “The customized design of the two C-25 Mobile Command Vehicles and one C-33 Mobile Command Center incorporates some of the most advanced features we’ve built into specialty vehicles to date. Our team and our partners at Frontline Communications, look forward to providing dedicated support for training, service and beyond.”

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., and a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, announced Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, has taken delivery of three disaster response vehicles incorporating advanced communication and technology features.  Sold through Pierce and Frontline Communications’ dealer, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, the highly customized vehicles include two C-25 Mobile Command Vehicles and one C-33 Mobile Command Center. Author's quote “When hurricane Michael came through in 2018, it was a category 5 event resulting in extensive damage and communications challenges,” said James Baxley Jr., Executive Director of Radio, TV, and Broadcasting with Gulf Coast State College. Vehicles were obtained through Triumph Grant and maintain an eight-county MoU He adds, “We aimed to close communications gaps and do a better job next time, and our new Frontline Communications disaster response vehicles provide us with the most technologically advanced resources to face future events. The vehicles were obtained through the Triumph Grant and maintain an eight-county memorandum of understanding to be put in service where and when needed to support emergency operations.” Design and integrated communications Some of the most notable system design and integrated communications attributes of Gulf Coast State College’s new disaster response vehicles include: Cellular and satellite data network Point-to-point transmission system 2+ gigabit per minute Dual HD/thermal PTZ camera Columbia weather station HAM radio system with auto-tuning and PC controls Video switching matrix Multiple PCs for data processing 42-foot mast for custom antenna/camera deployment Docking station for TVU cellular backpack encoder Exterior workstation with anti-glare monitor Electric awning UHF, VHF, and HAM radios The vehicles’ data services on a cellular and satellite backbone are augmented by a mast-based, point-to-point transmission system featuring auto-acquisition and transfer rates of over two gigabits per minute, intended for the transfer of live UAV video between trucks. vehicle features Other vehicle features include: Features: C-25, C-33 Chassis: Ford F-550 4 × 4, Acela Monterra 6 × 6 Cab seating capacity:4, 2 GVWR: 19,500 lbs, 44,650 lbs. Generator: 12 kW, 20 kW Workstations: 2, 9 HVAC: 2 roof-mount, 4 roof-mount Remarkable features Gulf Coast State College’s new disaster response vehicles were delivered in late May James Baxley Jr. added, “With over 40 years of building communications vehicles, we knew Frontline Communications would be able to deliver what we needed. These new vehicles were customized to fit our needs, and we hope even more than the eight counties around us will benefit from their remarkable features when they are faced with water, hurricanes, fire, and other emergencies.” Gulf Coast State College’s new disaster response vehicles were delivered in late May, and emergency responders have begun extensive training to properly utilize the assets when needed. Most advanced features “We’ve appreciated having the opportunity to work with Gulf Coast State College developing vehicles which will provide critical disaster response and communications support for such a substantial geographic area in Florida,” said Rob McAtee, Fire Apparatus Sales Representative with Ten-8 Fire Equipment. He adds, “The customized design of the two C-25 Mobile Command Vehicles and one C-33 Mobile Command Center incorporates some of the most advanced features we’ve built into specialty vehicles to date. Our team, and our partners at Frontline Communications, look forward to providing dedicated support for training, service, and beyond.”

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has secured an order from Hall County Fire Services in Georgia. Sold through Pierce dealer, Ten-8 Fire Equipment, the order includes eight Pierce® Enforcer™ Pumpers and one Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder. The new fire apparatus will support the department’s efforts to standardize its fleet to allow personnel consistency in their response and service delivery. Excellent customer service “Our fire department covers 429 square miles with diverse response districts from rural to suburban,” said Christopher Armstrong, Fire Chief of Hall County Fire Services. “We respond to a variety of hazards, and standardization and continuity in our operations are crucial to fulfilling our mission. Both the excellent customer service provided by Ten-8 Fire Equipment and the quality of Pierce apparatus contributed to our decision to execute this significant order.” Hall County Fire Services’ new fire apparatus will feature: Pierce Enforcer Pumpers Extended cab and raised roof 750-gallon tank with low hose bed 1500 GPM Waterous Pump Detroit Diesel DD13 525 HP Engine TAK-4® Independent Suspension Side roll and frontal impact protection Multiplex electrical system with Command Zone screen Additional storage cabinetry for EMS equipment Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder Enforcer chassis with extended cab and raised roof 500-gallon tank 2000 GPM Waterous Pump Detroit Diesel DD13 525 HP Engine TAK-4 Independent Suspension Side roll and frontal impact protection Multiplex electrical system with Command Zone screen Single rear axle configuration Additional storage cabinetry for EMS equipment and extrication tools Essential safety features “Our team is honored that our longstanding relationship with Hall County Fire Services continues with an order of such magnitude for their community,” said Guy Binion, sales representative for Ten-8 Fire Equipment. “The eight pumpers and aerial ladder offer the desired level of standardization of apparatus operation, training, and vehicle maintenance, as well as superior maneuverability, innovative design, and essential safety features. We are confident the new fire trucks are the optimal choice for department’s response area.” Hall County Fire Services’ new fire apparatus will support the work of 369 personnel, 16 stations, and an annual service call volume of over 25,000 per year. Delivery of the eight pumpers and the aerial ladder is expected to take place in December 2020.