Frontline Communications Showcases Louisville-Jefferson County Mobile Command Unit at FDIC 2026

Custom mobile command center enhances coordination, interoperability and real-time decision-making capabilities.

APPLETON, Wis. (April 16, 2026) – Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, has delivered a custom C-45X-4 mobile command vehicle to Louisville-Jefferson County Emergency Management. This next generation command vehicle, delivered through Frontline Communications and Pierce Manufacturing dealer Atlantic Emergency Solutions, will be prominently displayed at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Pierce Manufacturing’s booth #5337.

The project marks Frontline Communications’ first collaboration with Louisville, following a competitive evaluation process in which the customer selected Frontline Communications based on its experience and product quality in the specialty vehicle market.

“Our new mobile emergency operations center gives us a place to bring people together when we’re managing something big—whether that’s a scheduled event or an emergency,” said Jody Meiman, Louisville-Jefferson County Emergency Management Executive Director. “Instead of everyone trying to coordinate from different spots, we can get in one room and get on the same page.”

Designed for Operational Efficiency

The mobile command unit is built on an International HV607 chassis and powered by a Cummins L9 450 HP engine. Other major features include:

• Extron NAV Pro AV-over-IP System delivering low-latency, high-resolution audio and video over IP networks
• High-performance 5G edge router with integrated Starlink satellite connectivity
• Ubiquiti UniFi Network Infrastructure providing secure, high-throughput network performance
• Command Zone™ advanced electrical system for centralized power management and monitoring
• JPS Modular Interoperability Gateway enabling cross-band, cross-network radio interoperability and secure communications integration
• HiViz Connect Warning Light system: Seamlessly integrates with the Command Zone system for advanced warning light control.

The configuration provides Louisville with a fully integrated command environment capable of supporting multi-agency operations, emergency coordination and advanced communications in both planned and unplanned scenarios.

“Louisville will house and maintain the vehicle so it’s always ready, but the real value comes from how often we train with it,” Meiman added. “By using it regularly in exercises and drills, our teams build the muscle memory and confidence they need—so when a real incident happens, the unit feels familiar, our roles are clear and we can get to work immediately.”

Strengthening Regional Preparedness

The delivery of this mobile command center enhances Louisville’s ability to coordinate across public safety disciplines and partner agencies, improving response times and information sharing during emergencies.

Throughout the process, the Louisville team worked in close collaboration with Frontline Communications and Atlantic Emergency Solutions.

“Specialty resources like this are built to perform when incidents are at their most complex and demanding,” said Adrian Doleman, Regional Account Manager representative with Frontline Communications and Atlantic Emergency Solutions. “We’re proud to support the Louisville team.”

Frontline Communications designs and manufactures custom mobile command, communications and specialty vehicles for emergency management, public safety and government agencies nationwide.

To learn more about Frontline Communications and its custom mobile command solutions, visit www.frontlinecomm.com.