Fire Department Tactical Only
Boston Fire
Suffolk, Massachusetts
Advertisement
Advertisement
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 Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
32 Total Talkgroups
14 Encrypted
18 Unencrypted
44% Encrypted
Radio System: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS), OneVoice Network, 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
Advertisement
Take Action
Fight encryption at Boston Fire. Contact local officials to demand transparency.
Boston Fire Suffolk, Massachusetts
Loading encrypted agencies in Suffolk County, Massachusetts...
Browse agencies
Who do you want to contact?
Personal stories make your message more impactful