Fire Department Tactical Only
Boston Fire
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Some Tac, Command/Ops. and Station Alerting TG's
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
32 Total Talkgroups
14 Encrypted
18 Unencrypted
44% Encrypted
Radio System: OneVoice Network, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS), Massachusetts State Police
View 14 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3083 | BFD CTAC 1 | Boston Fire Command Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 3085 | BFD CTAC 2 | Boston Fire Command Tac 2 | Encrypted |
| 3095 | BFD OPS 2 | Boston Fire Ops 2 | Encrypted |
| 3097 | BFD CommTech | Boston Fire Communication Technicians | Encrypted |
| 3192 | BFD AlertD1 | Boston Fire District 1 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3193 | BFD AlertD3 | Boston Fire District 3 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3194 | BFD AlertD4 | Boston Fire District 4 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3195 | BFD AlertD6 | Boston Fire District 6 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3196 | BFD AlertD11 | Boston Fire District 11 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3197 | BFD AlertD7 | Boston Fire District 7 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3198 | BFD AlertD8 | Boston Fire District 8 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3199 | BFD AlertD9 | Boston Fire District 9 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3200 | BFD AlertD12 | Boston Fire District 12 Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 3093 | BFD OPS 1 | Boston Fire Ops 1 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.
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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