Australia’s largest data innovation group has displayed a new Hino-based emergency service communications vehicle at its inaugural showcase event in Sydney.
The Hino 700 series-based Emergency Services Integrated Communications (ESIC) vehicle features equipment which allows emergency services to supply up-to-date information and connectivity to communities and frontline services during an emergency.
The National Safety Agency (NSA) in partnership with Australian government departments developed the ESIC vehicle.
It houses technology that gathers a wide array of data to monitor and provide predictive modelling of floods, fires and other emergency crisis situations.
NSA President Des Bahr is the director of the ESIC project and said the reliability of the Hino 700 Series prime mover was a key factor in the vehicle’s effectiveness.
“Reliability is paramount as the truck is an all agency, all hazard approach. The agencies rely on us to provide vital assistance, intelligence, and capability in crisis situations,” says Bahr.
“We also chose Hino due to their global presence. As they are such a well-supported vehicle brand internationally, our prototype reflects a model replicated without the need for modification,” he says.
