Paris City Fire
Bourbon, Kentucky
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference notes that "Paris Fire is dispatched & operates on Bourbon County Fire frequencies", where dispatch is only partially encrypted — "159.150 | Burbn FD Dsp | Fire and EMS - Dispatch | NXDN96e" — the fire ops repeater "155.115 | Fire Ops | NXDN96E" is fully encrypted, and two analog operations channels at 154.250 and 154.310 remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
Bourbon County Context
Of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Bourbon County, Paris City Fire is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Bourbon County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
A defined subset of this agency's channels is encrypted. The rest of the system continues to operate in the clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paris City Fire radio encrypted?
Yes — Paris City Fire's radio system runs on NXDN Scrambling encryption. A defined subset of this agency's channels is encrypted. The rest of the system continues to operate in the clear.
Can I listen to Paris City Fire on a police scanner?
Partially. Paris City Fire encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Paris City Fire encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Bourbon 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 Bourbon County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Paris City Fire encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Paris City Fire, 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 Bourbon County with you.