Marion Fire Department
Grant, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | MGH-LAW | Marion Health Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 26 | IWU-PD | Indiana Wesleyan University Police: Dispatch (Marion) | Encrypted |
| 29 | MFD-INVEST-OPS | Marion Fire: Investigations | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Marion 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 Marion 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.
Grant County Context
Grant County is a mixed picture: 1 of 7 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (14%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Grant County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marion Fire Department radio encrypted?
Marion Fire Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Marion Fire Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Marion 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 Marion Fire Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Grant 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 Grant County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Marion Fire Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Marion Fire Department, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Grant County with you.