Every second counts, with better equipment, a better response!

This campaign aims to address a need of the Fire Department. It is a decision support tool that is permanently installed in the tactical command vehicle.

This aims to fill a need for equipment that does not exist in the Fire Department, as well as to support/replace the vehicle we have, which is 15 years old.

During Storm Kristian, which swept through our territory, we felt a great need for this equipment, which caused us a lot of disruption during operations. Therefore, and to be prepared for a better response next time (because we don't know when, but it will happen again), this equipment is essential.

It is a decision support device, installed in the command vehicle, that includes:

• Communications (1 SIRESP mobile radio / 1 SIRESP portable radio / repeater and gateway system / 1 aeronautical band radio / 2 low-band radios / respective chargers and batteries); Installation of "Garmin" GPS; 12/220v converter and respective gel battery / Waterproof hardtop for storing equipment at the rear of the vehicle / Rear drawer system / Sliding metal structure / Creation of a rear central divider / Waterproof tactical command case with inserted computer, respective batteries, lighting and USB ports / 1.6kva portable generator / Lighting system with autonomous battery / Chainsaw / 8-ton pulley / First aid kit / Toolbox.
• Respective emergency lighting and exterior vehicle markings.
• Loudspeaker System.
• Electric winch at the front of the vehicle with iron bumpers.

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About the author

José Ribeiros, Commander of the Alcoutim Fire Department.

Having been a firefighter for 30 years, representing the Fire Department, and serving as Commander for 7 years, following a previous 5-year term as 2nd Commander.

The Fire Department, founded in 1984, has since been dedicated to protecting people and property, always working for the benefit of an elderly and largely isolated population.

Given that Alcoutim, and the Fire Station located at one end of the operational area, makes speed crucial in responding to incidents.

Budget and due dates

Timeline: We intend to complete this objective by the end of 2026, depending on the vehicle brand and chassis availability on the market.

The quote I'm providing for the vehicle, which has to be a pickup truck, indicates a value of €44,350.

Regarding the equipment and complete transformation of the vehicle, according to technical sheet 5.1 of dispatch 1240/2024, the value is €54,530.

The presented budget includes a "Toyota" brand vehicle; however, if the brand is changed, the execution time may be shorter due to chassis availability, as is the case with "Volkswagen".

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