Flint Township Fire
Genesee, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2472 | 25F27 | Flint Twp. Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 2674 | 25PD904 | Flint: Campus Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2796 | 25BCF | Baker College Flint: Campus Safety Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Flint Township Fire from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Flint Township Fire directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Genesee County Context
Genesee County is a mixed picture: 9 of 38 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (24%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Genesee County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flint Township Fire radio encrypted?
Our database lists Flint Township Fire as using P25 ADP encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Flint Township Fire on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Flint Township Fire as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Flint Township Fire encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track fire department response as it happens.
Can Genesee County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Genesee County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Flint Township Fire encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Flint Township Fire's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Genesee County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.