Chicago Fire Department moves to digital radios – more

This information comes from Dave Weaver:

Chicago Fire Department UHF Radio Zone Channel Names and Assignments

The numbers in parentheses (1-16) represent the current channel numbers used by Chicago Fire and EMS personnel. Each radio is typically programmed with over 20 zones, and many channels are duplicated across different zones with varying numbering. Below are the two main zones currently used by the Chicago Fire Department and EMS.

Zone (FD):

(1) FIREMAIN: This channel is used by Fire and Rescue companies in the North jurisdiction for communication with the OEMC (Office of Emergency Management and Communication).

(2) FIREENGL: Used by Fire and Rescue units in the South jurisdiction to communicate with the OEMC.

(3) ADMIN: Designed for communication between Fire and Rescue crews and ambulances. It also serves as an alternate fireground channel in case of a MAYDAY call.

(4) FIREGRND: Reserved for Fire and Rescue communications at the scene of an incident.

(5) FIRE CMD: Utilized by chief officers to coordinate activities during extra alarm or large-scale incidents.

(6) EMS CMD: Acts as the primary EMS tactical channel during EMS Plan incidents.

(7) EMS OPS: Under the direction of the ranking EMS Command Chief, this channel is used for communication during high-rise fires. It may also be designated as an EMS tactical channel during large incidents.

(8) OPS 8: Can be assigned by the Incident Commander as a tactical channel for search and rescue, support, or as an alternate EMS channel. It may also serve as an alternate fireground channel if a second incident occurs nearby and a MAYDAY is called.

(9) OPS 9: Similar to OPS 8, it can be used for search and rescue, support, or as an alternate EMS channel. It’s used when another incident is already using FIREGRND.

(10) OPS 10: Assigned by the Incident Commander for tactical operations such as search and rescue or support. It is used by chief officers to coordinate activities at a second extra alarm or large-scale incident if another one is already using FIRE CMD.

(11) CTA FIRE: Used by department members responding to incidents within the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) tunnels or subway system.

(12) UMETRO 3: An interoperable channel that allows communication with other city and county agencies. With the Incident Commander’s approval, it can serve as a backup for CTA-to-Fire and Rescue communication during a subway incident.

(13) CW FIRE: An alternate dispatch channel used by the OEMC during periods of heavy traffic.

(14) LAKEFRNT: Used to communicate with lifeguards from the Chicago Park District on the beaches.

(15) FIREENGL: Repeats the function of channel (2), used by Fire and Rescue units in the South jurisdiction to communicate with the OEMC.

(16) FIREMAIN: Repeats the function of channel (1), used by Fire and Rescue units in the North jurisdiction to communicate with the OEMC.

Zone (EMS):

(1) EMS MAIN: Used by EMS companies in the North jurisdiction to communicate with the OEMC.

(2) EMS ENGL: Used by EMS companies in the South jurisdiction for communication with the OEMC.

(3) ADMIN: Same as in FD zone—used for communication between Fire and Rescue and ambulances, and as an alternate fireground channel in emergencies.

(4) FIREGRND: Same as in FD zone—used for Fire and Rescue communications at the scene of an incident.

(5) FIRE CMD: Same as in FD zone—used by chief officers for coordination during large incidents.

(6) EMS CMD: The primary tactical channel for EMS during EMS Plan incidents.

(7) EMS OPS: As in the FD zone, this is used by EMS units during high-rise fires and can be designated as a tactical channel during large incidents.

(8) OPS 8: Same as in FD zone—can be used for search and rescue, support, or as an alternate EMS channel.

(9) OPS 9: Same as in FD zone—used for FS&R communications when another incident is using FIREGRND.

(10) OPS 10: Same as in FD zone—used by chief officers to coordinate during multiple large-scale incidents.

(11) CTA FIRE: Same as in FD zone—used for CTA-related incidents.

(12) CITY W5: A special events channel used by the Chicago Police Department, monitored by the OEMC.

(13) CW FIRE: Same as in FD zone—used as an alternate dispatch channel during high-volume times.

(14) LAKEFRNT: Same as in FD zone—used to communicate with lifeguards on the beaches.

(15) FIRE ENGL: Repeats the function of channel (2), used by Fire and Rescue units in the South jurisdiction.

(16) FIRE MAIN: Repeats the function of channel (1), used by Fire and Rescue units in the North jurisdiction.

Super Market Shelves

Super Market Shelves,Wall-Mounted L-Shaped Racks,Wall-Mounted L-Shaped Shelf,Single-Sided Wall-Mounted Racks

Jiangsu Mingya Commercial Equipment Co., Ltd. , https://www.mingyashelves.com