Attleboro Accepts Donation of $100,000 Emergency Mobile Command Center

Tuesday's snowstorm is another reminder that weather is unpredictable and preparedness is important. Luckily, for Attleboro's emergency responders, they just became a lot more prepared.

The Attleboro City Council voted unanimously last month to accept a donation of a $100,000 mobile command center from the town of North Attleboro. The 2005 dodge van was acquired with 5,276 miles on it.

According to a communication from Mayor Kevin Dumas, the vehicle was donated from North Attleboro because it "no longer fits their needs."

City Councilor Walter Thibodeau praised Fire Chief Scott Lachance for keeping the vehicle in the area.

"He realized the value of the vehicle and how he could utilize it not only for our community but for other communities," Thibodeau said.

The vehicle is equipped with the ability to easily communicate with other departments, a generator, the Internet, six radios, six transmitters, cameras, and a weather station.

Currently one Attleboro firefighter is trained to use the command unit. North Attleboro agreed to work with Attleboro during the initial training process and training will be worked into Attleboro's current training program so that it will not incur additional expenses.