Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Ocala Fire Department
Marion, Florida
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
12 Mixed
0 Unencrypted
50% Encrypted
Radio System: Ocala Public Safety
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | Ocala PD Tac 1 | Ocala PD Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 237 | Ocala PD Tac 2 | Ocala PD Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 610 | Fire Dispatch | Ocala Fire Dispatch | Mixed |
| 585 | Fire Primary | Ocala Fire Primary | Mixed |
| 597 | Ocala Fire Tac 2 | Ocala Fire Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 598 | Ocala Fire Tac 3 | Ocala Fire Tac 3 | Mixed |
| 599 | Ocala Fire Tac 4 | Ocala Fire Tac 4 | Mixed |
| 611 | Ocala Fire ARFF | Ocala Fire ARFF | Mixed |
| 252 | Training 1 | Ocala Fire Training 1 | Mixed |
| 253 | Training 2 | Ocala Fire Training 2 | Mixed |
| 265 | Special Ops | Ocala Fire Special Ops | Mixed |
| 251 | Admin | Ocala Fire Admin | Mixed |
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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