The Emergency Communications Response Vehicles (ECRV) were were strategically positioned across the country to ensure a response to disasters within 12 hours of deployment. ECRVs served multiple purposes beyond communication assets; they were instrumental in recruitment, public relations showcases, and fundraising initiatives.
This website is designed for participants of the ECRV program to share their stories and reflect on their experiences.
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That bad feeling when you know you screwed up
#1 · 2025-06-07, 10:28 pm
Shortly after receiving 4711 we did a "show and tell" event. On my way back to the barn I went to fill up the tank. It was late and I had a long day. Went for the green handle gas hose and filled it up to the top. I suddenly realized that I used regular gas and not diesel. I left the truck there at the pump and called to have it towed to the local Ford dealer. The first tow truck arrived and after hooking it up realized that it could not tow the truck. They then called for a flat bed to pick it up. The challenge was not taking the truck, with a 12 foot clearance and raising it up 4 feet. Trying to find a route to the Ford dealer that did not have bridges and light fixtures in the way...
Lessons learned...
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