Pueblo Fire Department
Pueblo, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 16 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4343 | Pueblo FD Tac 3 | Fire Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 4330 | Pueblo PD Tac 1 | Police Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 4338 | Pueblo FD Disp | Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4341 | Pueblo FD Tac 1 | Fire Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 4342 | Pueblo FD Tac 2 | Fire Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 4295 | PuebloCo FD Tac | Fire Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4309 | PuebloCo ESB Tac | Emergency Services Bureau Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4339 | Pueblo FD Med 1 | Fire Medical 1 | Encrypted |
| 4282 | PuebloCo JailTac | Sheriff Jail Transport Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4275 | PuebloCo SO Tac2 | Sheriff Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 4296 | PuebloCo FD Fgrd | Fire Fireground | Encrypted |
| 4331 | Pueblo PD Tac 2 | Police Tac 2 | Encrypted |
| 4332 | Pueblo PD Tac 3 | Police Tac 3 | Encrypted |
| 4340 | Pueblo FD 3 | Fire 3 | Encrypted |
| 4358 | Pueblo Bus Disp | Bus Service Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4360 | Pueblo Bus SenCi | Bus Service Senior Citizen Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Pueblo Fire Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Pueblo Fire Department directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Pueblo County Context
Pueblo County is a mixed picture: 1 of 5 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (20%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Pueblo County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pueblo Fire Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Pueblo Fire Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Pueblo Fire Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Pueblo Fire Department as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Pueblo Fire Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Pueblo Fire Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Pueblo County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Pueblo County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Pueblo Fire Department encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Pueblo Fire Department's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Pueblo County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.