Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Orange County Fire Authority
Orange, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
17 Total Talkgroups
12 Encrypted
5 Unencrypted
71% Encrypted
Radio System: National Science and Technology Network (Sierra Peak 1), Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) (P25)
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 4B 5B ORC-DSP | 4B / 5B Orange County Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 125 | 2I ORG-TAC | 2I Orange Tactical | Encrypted |
| 3100 | ORANGE-N | Law Tactical / Interop North | Encrypted |
| 3102 | ORANGE-S | Law Tactical / Interop South | Encrypted |
| 3114 | ORANGE-6 | Law Tactical / Interop 6 | Encrypted |
| 3116 | ORANGE-7 | Law Tactical / Interop 7 | Encrypted |
| 3108 | ORANGE-3 | Law Tactical / Interop 3 | Encrypted |
| 3104 | ORANGE-1 | Law Tactical / Interop 1 | Encrypted |
| 3106 | ORANGE-2 | Law Tactical / Interop 2 | Encrypted |
| 3110 | ORANGE-4 | Law Tactical / Interop 4 | Encrypted |
| 3450 | ORG PD GRN1 | Orange Police Dispatch Green-1 | Encrypted |
| 3112 | ORANGE-5 | Law Tactical / Interop 5 | 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
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