The GP truck is fitted with a 13kva PTO generator, a telescopic lighting mast with 3000 watts of lighting, an air compressor, full radio communications setup and the standard lights and sirens kit. The cabinets can hold a large amount of equipment. Most units add extra shelves and fix brackets to mount their own equipment. A suggested equipment layout is also provided. The GP truck design has been through several revisions and is constantly being improved.
All Units have some form of radio communications facility at their headquarters.
Sometimes a command post is required in the field with radio communications support. A mobile forward operations vehicle is one that can drive to a given location and become the forward command post complete with radio and command facilities. The FOV will have all radio communications systems built in, a mobile telephone and fax system, generators for lighting and power requirements, desks and white boards for planning, and basic welfare equipment. Some of the FOV in operation also have a tent or annex that can be erected to provide extra protection from the elements and increase working space. Most of our emergencies do not happen on made roads or in nice conditions.