Emergency Medical Services Specific Channels

Madison County EMS

Madison, Kentucky

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope EMS 2 and some hospital ER TG's are encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
9 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
89% Encrypted
Radio System: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (P25), Bluegrass Regional Radio Network (BRRN)
View 8 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
1201 LFD EMS SPC Lexington Fire Training Staff / EMS Special Detail Encrypted
3300 ALL_EMS Madison Co - EMS Announcement Group Encrypted
3301 MC_EMS1 Madison Co - EMS 1 Encrypted
3302 MC_EMS2 Madison Co - EMS 2 Encrypted
3303 MC_EMS3 Madison Co - EMS 3 Encrypted
3304 MC_EMS4 Madison Co - EMS 4 Encrypted
3305 MC_EMS5 Madison Co - EMS 5 Encrypted
3306 MC_EMSA Madison Co - EMS Administration Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.

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

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