Tallahassee Fire
Leon, Florida
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference marks Tallahassee Fire Department's dispatch, tactical and medic talkgroups on the Tallahassee / Leon County system "D enc" (encrypted), while two training talkgroups — TFD Training 91 and TFD Training 103 — remain listed in the clear.
Encryption Details
Leon County Context
Leon County is a mixed picture: 2 of 4 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Leon County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tallahassee Fire radio encrypted?
Yes — Tallahassee Fire's radio system runs on P25 AES encryption. Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Tallahassee Fire on a police scanner?
Partially. Tallahassee Fire encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Tallahassee Fire encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Leon County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Leon County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Tallahassee Fire can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Tallahassee Fire encryption?
Start local: show up when Leon County officials discuss the budget for Tallahassee Fire, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.