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MULTI - DISCIPLINE COMMAND VEHICLE Introduction The Newport Beach Fire Department proposes to design and deploy a Multi- Discipline Command Vehicle (MDCV) to be used as a multi jurisdictional, multi - discipline resource for emergencies related to terrorist events. The vehicle itself, as designed, would have common communications capability with all public safety disciplines via the 800 MHz coordinated communications system. This means that all fire service, lifeguard and police resource elements in Orange County would be able to be accessed by this command vehicle. In a regional and State Wide event the MDCV would via VHF frequencies used daily by the Office of Emergency Services. Finally, a citizens band radio, satellite phone and internet access via a mobile wireless router act to provide the emergency manager access to virtually unlimited information in real time at any point in the USA. Discussion The value of this MDCV is its ability to be operated by anyone with a class C driver's license and the knowledge of the on -board systems to respond anywhere locally, the region or State on a moments notice with immediate up -to- the - minute information at her /his fingertips. Additionally, the internet router will allow 200 plus PCs to operate from this single resource at any point in the USA with a signal. With the numerous challenges to public safety agencies in Orange County, including race based hate groups, concentrations of foreign nationals with the center of the County and the associated labor movement, seasonal concentrations of visitors at the area beaches and potential for recreational rioting, the large amusement venues, and the increased notoriety of the area due to the television show "The OC" all lend to the attractiveness of this area as a target for a radical terrorist group. Finally, with the desire for a lifeguard water rescue element to the local Urban Search and Rescue Team the MDCV has the potential to operate on more regional and State troubles not mentioned here. The Multi - Discipline Command Vehicle would be housed in a firehouse near a major freeway with rapid access to all of the major targets in Orange County including John Wayne Airport, the University of California at Irvine, Anaheim Stadium, Downtown Santa Ana, and area beaches. It is designed to respond as a Strike Team Leader vehicle for law, fire and lifeguard needs and will be maintained on a 24/7 state of readiness with a driver /operator fully prepared to deliver this vehicle to any requesting public safety agency County wide. Conclusion