Surplus to Solution: A High-Tech Mobile Command Hub
- Presenter(s): Lori Stone; Will Drewery
- Session Length: 60 minutes
- Date: Jul 30, 2025
This session will explore how Isle of Wight County in Virginia transformed a surplus command unit into a state-of-the-art mobile communication hub by integrating FirstNet technology. Attendees will learn how the county leveraged in-house expertise to design and build a fully functional mobile command trailer, significantly enhancing their emergency response and operational capabilities. Learn practical insights and gain inspiration to maximize your resources through innovative solutions enabling you to improve mobile communications and operational efficiency during emergencies.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how agencies can leverage in-house expertise to build technologies and solutions that enhance emergency response capabilities.
- Gain practical insights into cost-effective solutions for maximizing existing resources and improving mobile communication capabilities in emergency operations.
- Explore the benefits of integrating FirstNet technology for enhanced communication and operational efficiency in field response situations.
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This session will explore how Isle of Wight County in Virginia transformed a surplus command unit into a state-of-the-art mobile communication hub by integrating FirstNet technology. Attendees will learn how the county leveraged in-house expertise to design and build a fully functional mobile command trailer, significantly enhancing their emergency response and operational capabilities. Learn practical insights and gain inspiration to maximize your resources through innovative solutions enabling you to improve mobile communications and operational efficiency during emergencies.Learning Objectives:
- Understand how agencies can leverage in-house expertise to build technologies and solutions that enhance emergency response capabilities.
- Gain practical insights into cost-effective solutions for maximizing existing resources and improving mobile communication capabilities in emergency operations.
- Explore the benefits of integrating FirstNet technology for enhanced communication and operational efficiency in field response situations.
