Incident Commander Element (ICE™)
On-scene command, made simple.
ICE™ is a portable incident command solution that brings reliable voice communications wherever you need them—on the fireground, at a rescue, during utility restoration, or anywhere coverage is limited. A single hardened laptop controls multiple multi-band mobile radios so your Incident Commander can monitor, patch, record, and coordinate across agencies and bands—fast.
Why ICE
Instant control at the scene
Stand up command communications in minutes when existing coverage is weak or nonexistent.
Interoperate on demand
Patch talkgroups and simplex channels across bands (VHF, UHF, 700/800, 900 MHz) and technologies (P25, EDACS, MDC-1200, conventional).
See and hear everything
View a running list of calls (with unique radio IDs) and capture on-scene audio locally for training and after-action review.
Works alone or with your system
Operate stand-alone or link back to your trunked system and Voice Logging Recorder for complete incident records.
Key capabilities
✓ Multi-radio control from a single laptop (typ. 2–4 multiband mobiles).
✓ Simultaneous monitoring of additional simplex channels—even across different frequency bands—alongside trunked talkgroups.
✓ Ad-hoc patching to connect agencies and mutual aid partners without waiting on system changes.
✓ Local recording + ID tagging to preserve fireground audio and associate transmissions to units.
✓ Backhaul options to integrate with your primary system and feed recordings to enterprise logging recorders.
Typical deployments
✓ Fireground and EMS incidents
✓ Special operations and rescues
✓ Utility outage/restoration work
✓ Planned events and surge coverage
How it fits
ICE packages your mobile radios and control laptop into a rugged, transportable kit—creating a self-contained command post you can deploy from a vehicle, ICP, or shelter. Use it as your primary on-scene controller or as a resilient overlay to your existing network.
Configurations & options
Radios
Up to three (or more) multiband mobiles integrated and laptop-controlled
Bands/tech
VHF/UHF/700/800/900; P25, EDACS, MDC-1200, conventional
Recording
Local fireground capture with export; optional system logging integration
Mobility
Transportable kit; vehicle or desktop use
Accessories
Antennas, power, cabling, and mounting to fit your fleet and incident profile
After-action excellence
Every transmission matters. ICE associates on-scene audio with radio IDs and can forward recordings into your enterprise logging recorder—so reviews, training, and compliance don’t miss a beat.
Get started
Ready to equip your Incident Command with plug-and-go interoperability and recording?
Contact Catalyst to spec your ICE configuration and schedule a demo.