Gwinnett County Fire
Gwinnett, Georgia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists every Gwinnett County Fire talkgroup on the Gwinnett County Public Safety (GA) P25 Phase II system as encrypted, including Fire Dispatch and Tactical 2 through 10.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Gwinnett County Context
Gwinnett County Fire isn't an outlier here: 8 of the 8 public-safety agencies we track in Gwinnett County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Gwinnett County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gwinnett County Fire radio encrypted?
Yes — Gwinnett County Fire's radio system runs on P25 ADP encryption. There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Can I listen to Gwinnett County Fire on a police scanner?
No. Gwinnett County Fire has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 ADP. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Gwinnett County Fire encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Gwinnett County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor fire department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Gwinnett County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Gwinnett County 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 Gwinnett County Fire encryption?
Start local: show up when Gwinnett County officials discuss the budget for Gwinnett County 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.