Fire Department Fully Encrypted
St. Clair County Fire
St. Clair, Alabama
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Digital dispatch and operations channels
Technical Details MOTOTRBO Advanced Privacy (URC4)
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
146 Total Talkgroups
11 Encrypted
135 Unencrypted
8% Encrypted
Radio System: Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)
View 11 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11806 | PCFD ST1 | Fire: Station 1 - Tone-Outs | Encrypted |
| 11807 | PCFD ST2 | Fire: Station 2 - Tone-Outs | Encrypted |
| 11808 | PCFD ST3 | Fire: Station 3 - Tone-Outs | Encrypted |
| 11809 | PCFD ST4 | Fire: Station 4 - Tone-Outs | Encrypted |
| 3151 | Brmnghm Police E | Police: East Precinct Dispatch (Ch 2) | Encrypted |
| 3155 | Brmnghm Police W | Police: West Precinct Dispatch (Ch 4) | Encrypted |
| 46502 | St Clair Sheriff | Sheriff: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 46504 | St Clair Law S | Law: Dispatch-South | Encrypted |
| 46503 | St Clair Law N | Law: Dispatch-North | Encrypted |
| 46505 | StClair Law Tac1 | Law: Tac-1 | Encrypted |
| 46506 | StClair Law Tac2 | Law: Tac-2 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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