Provided is an auxiliary power module removably connectable to a mobile platform, such as a municipal vehicle having a prime mover mounted thereon for powering the auxiliary power module. The auxiliary power module includes at least one auxiliary power module, such as a generator, at least one hydraulic motor mechanically connected to the generator for driving the generator, and a fluid connector fluidly connected to the hydraulic motor and configured to mate with a coupler to fluidly connect the hydraulic motor to a hydraulic pump on the mobile platform. When the auxiliary power module is connected to the municipal vehicle, the existing vehicle hydraulic circuit may be used with the auxiliary power module to provide output power from the generator during emergency and disaster situations.