About Us
Kismet got its start in October 2016, when a few friends spotted a retired ambulance on a government surplus auction website and saw a way to give back to their community. They named it KISMET, which means fate or destiny, for the difference it could make in a time of need.
Kismet was built for mutual aid. It carries a wide range of radio, data and phone equipment so it can connect agencies whose systems don’t normally talk to each other, including some modes rarely found on command vehicles. It can bring in and share internet service, receive television broadcasts, and patch many different radio systems together.
Kismet can be deployed and on the air quickly, and it’s built to stay out as long as a mission requires. It runs for several hours on battery power alone, then switches to its onboard generator for extended operations, with a heated and air-conditioned workspace for the crew.
Our Team Members
Each of our members is FEMA certified and a credentialed Washington State Emergency Worker. We also hold ACES certifications, as well as AUXCOMM certifications with the Department of Homeland Security.
