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October 15, 2011

Educational Solar Trailer Delivered to APS

Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles built this 24′ Solar Educational Trailer for APS to educate the public on the past, present, and future of electricity. This museum quality trailer is designed to help the public understand how solar panels work and get a first hand look at how solar panels are made. The Educational Solar Trailer features exhibits depicting the history of electricity in Arizona and will be used for public events and schools to teach children and adults alike the history and future of power.

To view the specifications and more pictures for the APS Solar Educational Trailer, please visit our website.

October 4, 2011

HOPE Mobile Ultrasound Unit Awards Plaque to Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles

HOPE Awards Quality Vans for Excellent Service

The Hope Ultrasound Mobile Unit team awarded Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles a plaque in honor of our service and dedication when working on their mobile unit. We love keeping our customers happy!

September 22, 2011

Mobile Marketing: Sales Sprinter Van

Sprinter Upfit: Mobile Marketing

Mobile Marketing Sprinter Interior

This custom upfit Sprinter passenger van was designed and built to be used as a mobile marketing or mobile sales van. We upfitted the interior with a custom shelving and tiedown system. Please visit the Mobile Marketing Van on our website for more information.

August 16, 2011

Top Ten Tips for Building a Mobile Command Center

Building a mobile command center can be a time consuming and daunting task if you don’t ask the right questions. Planning is a critical part of the mobile command center design process. Include key personnel from all of the agencies that will use or be impacted by the new command vehicle to determine exactly what you need.

Tip 1: Know your Budget

Know how much money your department will allocate to a new mobile command center. There are several opportunities to get matching funding from various agencies. The key to grant funding is research, research, research. Visit our website for links to grant funding resources.

Tip 2: Know your Technology Requirements

Having an understanding of the equipment you will need in your mobile command center will help you stay on budget and create a mobile command center that can do everything your department requires. A large part of the cost of a mobile command center lies in the equipment, so choose your equipment wisely and don’t be afraid to ask for advice from the manufacturer. Some examples of mobile command center equipment you might need are power and antenna runs for radios, WiFi, LAN, interoperability equipment, dispatch consoles, negotiator consoles, and robot support.

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August 8, 2011

High Risk Warrant Van Delivered

High Risk Warrant Van built to house SWAT team.

Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles recently delivered a High Risk Warrant Van (SWAT van). The High Risk Warrant Van is built to house a SWAT team, weapon storage, tactical gear storage, and equipment for all levels of command and control. The Warrant Van was built on a Ford E-350 Extended cab with custom benches for storage, ProAire auxiliary A/C system, Custom running boards and custom exterior hand rail for personnel deployment.

To see interior pictures, view the High Risk Warrant (SWAT) Van on our website.

June 22, 2011

Six DUI Processing Units Delivered to Police Departments Across Arizona

Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles built six DUI processing checkpoints with funds from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The DUI processing vehicles were given to the Phoenix PD, Scottsdale PD, Tucson PD, Salt River PD, Glendale PD, and GOHS to help prevent drunk driving and serve as an education tool at Holiday anti-DUI events. The DUI vehicles are equipped with two blood draw stations, four workstations, a DRE test room, and refrigerated blood storage. This helps the officers issuing the DUI’s collect evidence at the scene instead of wasting countless hours transporting potential DUI offenders back and forth between the police station and DUI checkpoint.

May 10, 2011

How to Purchase Mobile Command Vehicles

Purchasing Your Mobile Command Unit

Mobile command units may seem like a big ticket item, but mobile command vehicles offer many advantages for their cost. Mobile command vehicles act as an operations base for critical incidents or crowd control for local events. Having a mobile command center is like having an additional mobile police station. Mobile command centers help the community have a sense of a strong police presence.

Funding Issues

Every agency handles funding for large purchases differently. Some of the larger agencies have mobile command units built into their vehicle replacement plans, while other departments have to use separate funding for their specialty vehicles. There are also grant options that can match your funds for a new command vehicle. Visit our website to view some of our grant funding resources.

Research Before You Buy

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March 16, 2011

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New Occupational Health Testing Mobile Unit Delivered to Banner Health

Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles custom designed and built a mobile occupational health testing vehicle for Banner Health. The 38’ motorhome, equipped with a 13’ slide out room, allows Banner to deliver quality health care services such as Audiograms, Physical Exams, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT), Urine Drug Testing, Breath Alcohol Testing, DOT Exams, Laboratory Screening, Respiratory Fit Testing, Electrocardiograms (EKG), Mini Health Fairs, Immunizations/Vaccinations, and flu shots.

The mobile medical unit was built with 2 one-person hearing testing booths, a medical exam table, 2 eye testing stations, 2 bathroom/sampling rooms, a blood draw station, and custom work stations with computer networking throughout the vehicle. The Occupational Health Testing Vehicle will benefit Banner Health by allowing them to expand on their existing mobile and on-site health services. If you would like to learn more about the Occupational Health Testing Vehicle, please visit the Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles website.

February 17, 2011

Bookmobile Delivered to City of Apache Junction

Bookmobile by Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles

Bookmobile Interior

Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles delivered a bookmobile to the City of Apache Junction in February 2011. This bookmobile is built on an Isuzu Gas Crew Cab Chassis and holds up to 1,500 books. It also includes a rear wheelchair lift that can be used to help disabled students enter the bookmobile or to help move heavy racks of books in and out of the bookmobile. Check out the City of AJ Bookmobile on our website to see more specifications and photos.

December 1, 2010

AZGOHS Announces Six New DUI Vehicles at 2010 Holiday DUI Enforcement Kickoff

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety held their 2010 Holiday DUI Enforcement Kickoff News Conference at the Arizona State Capitol on Tuesday, November 30th. The AZGOHS announced the purchase of six new DUI enforcement vehicles for various city DUI task forces with federal dollars. The first vehicle will go to the City of Glendale and is currently in production at Quality Vans and Specialty Vehicles in Tempe, AZ. The DUI vehicles were bought and built locally, keeping all of the tax dollars in Arizonan’s hands. To see more videos from the AZGOHS Holiday DUI Enforcement Kickoff News Conference, visit our YouTube channel.

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