A crash-ready, portable, compartmentalization device

A portable, item compartmentalization device for use in an emergency vehicle, the portable, item compartmentalization device comprising: a shell comprising: a first half shell and a second half shell, the first half shell and the second half shell having similar dimensions and defining an interior space and an exterior space, the first half shell and the second half shell are hingedly coupled along a common side such that the first half shell and the second half shell can be positioned in a closed position in which the first half shell and the second half shell are disposed parallel to and stacked in relation to each other such that the interior spaces are combined, and an open position in which the first half shell and the second half shell are disposed adjacent to and coplanar with one another; a first handle coupled to the first half shell along a side parallel to a central axis; a second handle coupled to the first half shell along a side parallel to a mount axis and opposite from one or more feet; and a seam fastener coupled to an outer edge of the first half shell and the second half shell and couples the first half shell to the second half shell together when the shell is in the closed position; at least one securing device disposed within the interior space and selected from the group consisting of a removable means and magnetic pouch mount each of which comprises a latch mechanism; at least one mount location coupled to an exterior wall of the first half shell and configured to secure the shell to a surface wall of an emergency vehicle; at least one pouch removably coupled to the shell in the interior space through the at least one securing device, the at least one pouch comprising: a container defining an interior compartment and having an opening for receiving items into the interior compartment; a flap hingedly coupled to the container and sized to cover the opening and at least a portion of an outer surface of the container; and means for securing the flap to the outer surface of the container. There is also provided a method of utilizing a portable, item compartmentalization device in an emergency vehicle. 11691943_1 (GHMatters)P104965.AU.1