Overview
JAWS started with a simple idea: take a standard equipped Emergency Response (ER) truck and retool it to have an automated dropdown skid-plate that can “scoop” debris off the roadway and onto the shoulder where it can then be removed in a safe manner. This quickly removes the debris and eliminates the need for a backup vehicle which further delays traffic and causes erratic lane changing behavior.
JAWS Represents All Five Transportation Categories:
- PLANNING – Conceived in house by ER Operator(s)
- DESIGN – Fabrication done in house by Fleet Ops
- OPERATIONS – Ease of use without leaving the vehicle
- ADVOCACY – Reminds motorists of the risks involved
- SAFETY – Eliminates congestion and lane changes
Operations Area of Practice
Equipment Management
Roadside Maintenance
Organizational Capability Element
Public safety agency collaboration
Content Type
Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Publishing Organization
NOCoE