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Equipment Package: Service Patrol Management

Description: This equipment package supports dispatch and communication with roadway service patrol vehicles.
Included In: Fort Smith EMS Dispatch
Fort Smith Police Communications Center
Van Buren EMS Dispatch
Van Buren Police/Fire Dispatch
Processes: 5.1.3 - Communicate Emergency Status
5.2 - Provide Operator Interface for Emergency Data
5.3.2 - Dispatch Vehicle
5.3.4 - Assess Response Status
5.3.6 - Maintain Vehicle Status
User Service Requirements: 1.6 - TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.6.0 - ITS shall include a Traffic Control (TC) function. Traffic Control provides the capability to efficiently manage the movement of traffic on streets and highways. Four functions are provided, which are, (1) Traffic Flow Optimization, (2) Traffic Surveillance, (3) Control, and (4) Provide Information. This will also include control of network signal systems with eventual integration of freeway control.
1.6.3 - TC shall include a Device Control function.
1.6.3.2 - The real-time traffic-adaptive control portion of the Device Control function shall be an area wide control to include several jurisdictions.
1.6.3.2.2 - The area wide control shall be implemented in a manner that permits the following types of vehicles to have preference over other vehicles being controlled.
1.6.3.2.2(c) - Emergency Medical Service Vehicles.
4.5 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SECURITY AND INCIDENT RESPONSE
4.5.0 - ITS shall include a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Security and Incident Response (HSIR) service.
4.5.3 - HSIR shall include a Communications (COMM) function.
4.5.3.2 - COMM shall provide the capability for relay of distress information to response units in real-time.
5.0 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1 - EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.1.3 - ENPS shall include a Remote Security and Emergency Monitoring (RSEM) function to create an environment of safety in secure areas.
5.1.3.4 - RSEM shall include a Monitor Alert Levels (MAL) function.
5.1.3.4.3 - MAL shall increase system preparedness as the likelihood of an incident increases, including:
5.1.3.4.3(a) - Activating physical security systems and implementing security procedures
5.1.3.4.3(b) - Adjusting parameters of surveillance and sensor devices.
5.1.3.5 - RSEM shall include a Physical Security System (PSS) function.
5.1.3.5.2 - PSS shall allow system operators to monitor and control operation of the physical security system devices, including operator override.
5.1.3.5.3 - PSS shall provide current status of the system including readiness and activation to operators.
5.1.4.2 - WAA shall use available dynamic message signs, highway advisory radio, in-vehicle displays, 511 and other telephone information systems, traveler information web sites, transit vehicle information systems, message display boards, and other information systems to provide the WAA information to the public.
5.1.4.2.1 - WAA shall tailor the information provided for individual driver and traveler information systems, limiting messages to short notifications for human-factors limited devices like dynamic message signs.
5.1.4.3 - WAA shall keep the WAA initiator apprised of the current status of public notification, including an accounting of the driver and traveler information resources that are being utilized.
5.1.4.4 - WAA shall notify transportation operators and information providers when public notification is no longer required.
5.1.5 - ENPS shall include a Protect Sensitive Traveler Information (PSTI) function to inhibit distribution of traveler information that is deemed to be sensitive.
5.1.5.1 - PSTI shall notify transportation operators and information providers when access to information from ITS surveillance and sensor systems must be restricted.
5.1.5.2 - The PSTI notification shall identify the geographic area, time, specific devices, and/or other information necessary to determine the traveler information that must be protected.
5.1.5.3 - PSTI shall restrict access to traveler information for the affected area until access restrictions are removed.
5.1.5.4 - PSTI shall notify transportation operators and information providers when traveler information access restrictions are removed.
5.2 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
5.2.0 - ITS shall include an Emergency Vehicle Management (EVM) Service.
5.2.1 - EVM Service shall include an Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System.
5.2.1.1 - Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall maintain the availability status of relevant emergency vehicles.
5.2.1.2 - Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall determine the emergency response vehicles best suited to respond to an incident.
5.2.1.3 - Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall dispatch the appropriate emergency response vehicle (s) to the incident.
5.2.2 - EVM Service shall include a Route Guidance System.
5.2.2.1 - Route Guidance System shall maintain real-time information on traffic conditions in urban and rural areas, emergency response vehicle locations, and emergency response vehicle destinations.
5.2.2.2 - Route Guidance System shall advise emergency response vehicles of appropriate routes.
5.3 - DISASTER RESPONSE AND EVACUATION
5.3.0 - ITS shall provide a Disaster Response and Evacuation (DRE) function that provides for effective, coordinated management of the surface transportation system during all types of disasters including natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, severe winter storms, tsunamis, etc.), terrorist acts, and other catastrophic events (e.g., nuclear power plant disasters). Two primary subservices are provided: (1) Disaster Response and (2) Evacuation Coordination. The Disaster Response Subservice provides support for planning, transportation management, resource sharing, and information coordination between transportation agencies and principal responding agencies (emergency management, public safety, and other allied agencies) to improve the effectiveness and safety of a disaster response. The Disaster Response Subservice consists of eight major functions: 1) Coordinate Response Plans, 2) Monitor Alert Levels, 3) Detect and Verify Emergency, 4) Assess Infrastructure Status, 5) Coordinate Response, 6) Critical Service Restoration, 7) Manage Area Transportation, and 8) Disaster Traveler Information. The Evacuation Coordination (EC) Subservice efficiently manages an evacuation and provides evacuees with the information they need during evacuation and subsequent reentry to the evacuated area. The Evacuation Coordination (EC) subservice includes four additional major functions: 9) Evacuation Planning Support, 10) Evacuation Traveler Information, 11) Evacuation Transportation Management, and 12) Evacuation Resource Sharing.
5.3.8 - Disaster Response shall include a Disaster Traveler Information (DTI) function that will coordinate with public information offices of the principal responding agencies in providing traveler information for the disaster scene and surrounding area to include:
5.3.8(a) - Special traffic restrictions,
5.3.8(b) - Detours and closures,
5.3.8(c) - Special transit schedules,
5.3.8(d) - Traffic conditions at and around the scene.
5.3.8(e) - Special traffic allowances (HOV restrictions lifted, tolls lifted, shoulder use, reverse lane operation).
5.3.10 - Evacuation Coordination shall include an Evacuation Traveler Information (ETI) function.
5.3.10.8 - ETI shall provide road and traffic conditions on evacuation routes including:
5.3.10.8(b) - Incident information
5.3.11 - Evacuation Coordination shall provide an Evacuation Transportation Management (ETM) function to assist evacuation coordination personnel as they manage evacuation operations.
5.3.11.6 - ETM shall manage incidents on evacuation routes.
8.0 - MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
8.1 - MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
8.1.1 - Maintenance and Construction Operations shall provide a Maintenance Vehicle Fleet Management (MVFM) function to schedule and dispatch, monitor and track location, and monitor operational condition and maintenance requirements of public and contracted fleets of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles. This function includes interactions among Traffic Managers, Supervisors, Dispatchers, Field Crews, Construction Crews, Vehicle Maintenance Crews, Equipment Maintenance Crews, Weather Services Organizations, and Information Service Providers.
8.1.1.1 - MVFM shall be capable of monitoring and tracking the locations of public and contracted fleets of maintenance, construction, and specialized servi Information Service Providers.
8.1.1.1 - MVFM shall be capable of monitoring and tracking the locations of public and contracted fleets of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles to provide current location and status information.
8.1.1.1.1 - MVFM shall be capable of monitoring and tracking the locations of fleets of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles, including but not limited to:
8.1.1.1.1(e) - Roadway service patrols

Last updated: 09-12-05