ITS Element: Private Tow/Wrecker Vehicles

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Description: This element represents possible ITS equipment inside tow or wrecker vehicles.
Status: Existing
Stakeholder: Private Tow/Wrecker Providers
Mapping: Emergency Vehicle

Interfaces:

 Private Tow/Wrecker Dispatch
Service Packages: ATMS08 - Traffic Incident Management System - Private Providers (EM to EV)
EM02 - Emergency Routing - Private Vehicles
Functional Requirements:

On-board EV En Route Support

  • The emergency vehicle, including roadway service patrols, shall send the vehicle's location and operational data to the center for emergency management and dispatch.
  • The emergency vehicle shall receive incident details and a suggested route when dispatched to a scene.

On-board EV Incident Management Communication

  • The emergency vehicle shall provide an interface to the center for emergency personnel to transmit information about the current incident response status such as the identification of the resources on site, site management strategies in effect, and current clearance status.

Last updated: 08-08-14