Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Cambridge Fire
Middlesex, Massachusetts
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Investigations TG
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
14 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
3 Mixed
6 Unencrypted
46% Encrypted
Radio System: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS), Massachusetts State Police
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1105 | Camb Fire Tech 1 | Cambridge Fire - Technical Services 1 | Encrypted |
| 1053 | Camb FD-F2 | Cambridge Fire - Citywide | Mixed |
| 1059 | Camb FD-F5 | Cambridge Fire EMS System | Mixed |
| 1067 | Camb FD Inv | Cambridge Fire Investigations | Encrypted |
| 1107 | Camb Fire Tech 2 | Cambridge Fire - Technical Services 2 | Encrypted |
| 1327 | Camb FD Alrt | Cambridge Fire - Station Alerting | Encrypted |
| 1075 | Camb FD Trng | Cambridge Fire Training | Mixed |
| 1065 | Camb FD-F8 | Cambridge Fire - Administration | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
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
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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