Escambia County's Mobile Command Center Deploys to Bay County

As a 1,000-acre wildfire affects Bay County, Escambia County sends the mobile command unit, "THOR," to provide assistance during the firefighting effort.

"Escambia County is always ready to assist other counties whenever we are called upon," said Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. 

THOR is a very large mobile command post offering 1,000 square feet of interior working space. It is equipped with a 44-kilowatt generator with 72 hours of fuel onboard. There are dual 5-ton air conditioning units. It allows for wireless communications, including cellular, satellite and VOIP phones. Radio equipment is onboard including UHF, VHF and 700/800 P-25. There are security cameras with DVR. The 52-foot Hilomast Pneumatic mast has antennas and high-resolution cameras. Video conferencing is available. There is a video distribution system matrix (off air, Direct TV and computer displays). The space allows for a four-position communication room. It is a mobile office space with printers, scanners, office supplies, minifridge, microwave and coffee maker.

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