Lexington Fire Department
Fayette, Kentucky
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 22 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | LPDCentral | Lexington Police Dispatch Central Sector | Mixed |
| 103 | LPD East | Lexington Police Dispatch East Sector | Encrypted |
| 104 | LPD West | Lexington Police Dispatch West Sector | Encrypted |
| 1042 | LFD Fire 1 | Lexington Fire Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 1041 | LFD Dispatch | Lexington Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1043 | LFD Fire 2 | Lexington Fire Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 1044 | LFD Fire 3 | Lexington Fire Operations 3 | Encrypted |
| 1045 | LFD Fire 4 | Lexington Fire Operations 4 | Encrypted |
| 1046 | LFD Fire 5 | Lexington Fire Operations 5 | Encrypted |
| 1047 | LFD Fire 6 | Lexington Fire Operations 6 | Encrypted |
| 1050 | LFD Emergncy | Lexington Fire Emergency Channel | Encrypted |
| 1057 | LFD Scene 1 | Lexington Fire Scene 1 | Encrypted |
| 1058 | LFD Scene 2 | Lexington Fire Scene 2 | Encrypted |
| 1059 | LFD Scene 3 | Lexington Fire Scene 3 | Encrypted |
| 1060 | LFD Scene 4 | Lexington Fire Scene 4 | Encrypted |
| 1201 | LFD EMS SPC | Lexington Fire Training Staff / EMS Special Detail | Encrypted |
| 1171 | LFD TRNG 2 | Lexington Fire Training 2 | Mixed |
| 1169 | LFD Training 1 | Lexington Fire Training Dispatch | Mixed |
| 1170 | LFD TRNG 1 | Lexington Fire Training 1 | Mixed |
| 1172 | LFD TRNG 3 | Lexington Fire Training 3 | Mixed |
| 1173 | LFD TRNG 4 | Lexington Fire Training 4 | Mixed |
| 1174 | LFD TRNG 5 | Lexington Fire Training 5 | Mixed |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Lexington 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 Lexington 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.
Fayette County Context
Of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Fayette County, Lexington Fire Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Fayette 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 Lexington Fire Department radio encrypted?
Lexington 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 Lexington Fire Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Lexington 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 Lexington Fire Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Lexington Fire Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Lexington Fire Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Fayette County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.