Becomes effective April 15, 2016.
DEFINITIONS Radio in Box (RIB):
A 25-watt mobile radio in a portable case, requiring an external power source (110VAC or 12VDC), which increases radio range and allows for better communications compared to 5-watt portable handheld radios.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) to provide equipment to facilitate communications at the scene of emergency incidents. During some emergency operations, (For example: High-rise structures, incidents within a tunnel, etc.) may require a Radio in Box (RIB) to increase radio range and improve communications at these incidents. This policy addresses the proper use, inspection and storage of the RIB.
PROCEDURE:
A. The following companies shall be issued a RIB and a 50-foot extension cord:
1. Deputy District Chiefs (District 1, 2, 4, and 5)
2. Battalion Chiefs (1, 5, 9, 12, 13, 23 and Special Operations 5-1-5)
3. Command Vans
On Sundays, immediately following the daily 0900 citywide radio test, Chief Officers with a RIB (or their aides) shall participate in a radio test using the RIB, communicating with the OEMC on both the Main and Englewood frequencies. Members shall test the Main frequency first, followed by the Englewood frequency. Upon completion of the test, the unit will be returned to the fireground channel.
NOTE: Command Vans shall not participate in the radio test using the RIBs on Sunday mornings.
V. OPERATIONAL USE OF THE RIB
A. Battalion Chiefs with a RIB shall bring the RIB to the Command Post when dispatched to the following incidents:
1. All Still Alarms or greater in a high-rise
2. All Still and Box Alarms or greater in a Subway
3. As determined by the Incident Commander
B. All Deputy District Chiefs with a RIB, shall bring the RIB to all Still and Box Alarms or greater in a high-rise, as well as to any other incident where it is deemed necessary.
C. Each Command Van is equipped with a RIB. The Incident Commander can assign a runner to retrieve the RIB for the incident, if needed.
D. At Still Alarms or Still and Box Alarms within a high-rise, a RIB shall be distributed to and made operational at the following positions, in the priority order listed below:
1. Lobby Command
2. Forward Fire Command
3. Search and Rescue
4. Support Area
5. Any other position deemed necessary by the Incident Commander
DEFINITIONS Radio in Box (RIB):
A 25-watt mobile radio in a portable case, requiring an external power source (110VAC or 12VDC), which increases radio range and allows for better communications compared to 5-watt portable handheld radios.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) to provide equipment to facilitate communications at the scene of emergency incidents. During some emergency operations, (For example: High-rise structures, incidents within a tunnel, etc.) may require a Radio in Box (RIB) to increase radio range and improve communications at these incidents. This policy addresses the proper use, inspection and storage of the RIB.
PROCEDURE:
A. The following companies shall be issued a RIB and a 50-foot extension cord:
1. Deputy District Chiefs (District 1, 2, 4, and 5)
2. Battalion Chiefs (1, 5, 9, 12, 13, 23 and Special Operations 5-1-5)
3. Command Vans
On Sundays, immediately following the daily 0900 citywide radio test, Chief Officers with a RIB (or their aides) shall participate in a radio test using the RIB, communicating with the OEMC on both the Main and Englewood frequencies. Members shall test the Main frequency first, followed by the Englewood frequency. Upon completion of the test, the unit will be returned to the fireground channel.
NOTE: Command Vans shall not participate in the radio test using the RIBs on Sunday mornings.
V. OPERATIONAL USE OF THE RIB
A. Battalion Chiefs with a RIB shall bring the RIB to the Command Post when dispatched to the following incidents:
1. All Still Alarms or greater in a high-rise
2. All Still and Box Alarms or greater in a Subway
3. As determined by the Incident Commander
B. All Deputy District Chiefs with a RIB, shall bring the RIB to all Still and Box Alarms or greater in a high-rise, as well as to any other incident where it is deemed necessary.
C. Each Command Van is equipped with a RIB. The Incident Commander can assign a runner to retrieve the RIB for the incident, if needed.
D. At Still Alarms or Still and Box Alarms within a high-rise, a RIB shall be distributed to and made operational at the following positions, in the priority order listed below:
1. Lobby Command
2. Forward Fire Command
3. Search and Rescue
4. Support Area
5. Any other position deemed necessary by the Incident Commander
