Mobile Incident Command Post Replacement
What is the project?
The Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management Agency is requesting funding to replace the county's existing Mobile Incident Command Post (Com Van) with a new Mobile Interagency Incident Command Post.
The current command vehicle has served Laramie County for more than 20 years and has been a critical resource during wildfires, hazardous materials incidents, major law enforcement operations, severe weather events, and large public gatherings. The replacement vehicle will be designed to support modern emergency management operations by providing advanced communications capabilities, workspace for incident management personnel, and a centralized location for coordinating multi-agency response efforts.
The estimated cost of the project is $1,325,000.
Why is this project needed?
Large-scale emergencies often require responders from multiple agencies and jurisdictions to work together in a coordinated environment. The county's current command vehicle has become increasingly difficult to maintain and lacks the communications technology and operational space needed to support today's emergency response requirements.
Modern incidents require interoperable communications systems, reliable data connectivity, and dedicated workspaces where emergency managers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, public health officials, and other responders can coordinate operations in real time. A new Mobile Incident Command Post will provide these capabilities while ensuring continuity of operations during disasters and infrastructure failures.
What will the project provide the community?
The new Mobile Incident Command Post will improve emergency response coordination throughout Laramie County by providing a fully equipped command center that can be deployed wherever it is needed.
The vehicle will support wildfires, severe weather incidents, hazardous materials emergencies, search and rescue operations, and other major events. It will also serve as a command and coordination hub during large community events such as Cheyenne Frontier Days, parades, and other public gatherings.
By enhancing communications, improving coordination between responding agencies, and providing a modern platform for incident management, this project will strengthen the county's ability to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure during emergencies.
As Laramie County prepares for the upcoming 6th Penny election, the Laramie County Combined Communications Center (LCCCC) is providing residents with information about the emergency communications project placed on this year’s ballot.