St. Louis County Fire/EMS
St. Louis, Missouri
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 35 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24170 | SCCi Police | St Charles (City) Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 24220 | St Peters Police | St Peters Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 54101 | SLC FireNet | FireNet (Dispatch/PSAPS to Fire/EMS/Police) [FIRENET] | Encrypted |
| 24227 | StPet PoliceTrfc | St Peters Police: Traffic / RADAR | Encrypted |
| 55321 | Crestwood Police | Crestwood Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 55400 | St Ann Police | St. Ann Police: Dispatch (w/ Edmundson, Pine Lawn, and Vinita Park) [ST ANN PD DISP] | Encrypted |
| 55396 | SLC PD Muni W | Police: Dispatch - Muni West [STL CO PD MW] | Encrypted |
| 55397 | SLC PD Muni N | Police: Dispatch - Muni North [STL CO PD MN] | Encrypted |
| 55672 | StAnn PoliceSppt | St. Ann Police: Support | Encrypted |
| 55673 | StJhn PoliceSppt | St. John Police: Support | Encrypted |
| 24040 | LkStL Police | Lake St Louis Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 23500 | SCCi Court Offcr | St Charles (City) Court Officers | Encrypted |
| 12053 | Festus Police | Festus Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 23614 | SCC County Jail | St Charles County Jail: Ops | Encrypted |
| 23613 | SCC Jail Ops | St Charles County Jail: Laundry/Intakes | Encrypted |
| 55425 | SLC PD Muni Cntr | Police: Dispatch - Muni Central [STL CO PD MC] | Encrypted |
| 55356 | SLCCC Police | St. Louis Community College - Campus Police Dispatch (SLCCPD) | Encrypted |
| 55003 | SLCC Support | St. Louis Community College - Campus Police Support (SLCC SUPT) | Encrypted |
| 7815 | IDOC K47 7815 | Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center (E St. Louis) [K-47] | Encrypted |
| 1671 | NGA STL 71 | Operations (St Louis) 71 | Encrypted |
| 1685 | NGA STL 1685 | Operations (St Louis) 1685 | Mixed |
| 1693 | NGA STL 1693 | Operations (St Louis) 1693 | Encrypted |
| 1684 | NGA STL 1684 | Operations (St Louis) 1684 | Encrypted |
| 1648 | NGA STL 1648 | Operations (St Louis) 1648 | Encrypted |
| 1689 | NGA STL 1689 | Operations (St Louis) 1689 | Encrypted |
| 1646 | NGA STL 1646-T | Operations (St Louis) 1646-T | Encrypted |
| 23208 | NDW FD N EMS | Fire North EMS | Mixed |
| 1687 | NGA STL 1687 | Operations (St Louis) 1687 | Encrypted |
| 58636 | NGA STL 58636 | Operations (St Louis) 58636 | Encrypted |
| 23 | SM Ops 23 | Operations (St Mary's) | Mixed |
| 31 | SM Security | Security (St Mary's) | Encrypted |
| 51 | SCF Security | Security (St Clare) | Encrypted |
| 71 | SJL Security | Security (St Joe's LSL) | Encrypted |
| 72 | SJW Ops 72 | Operations (St Joe's Wentzville) | Encrypted |
| 73 | SJW Security | Security (St Joe's Wentzville) | Mixed |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for St. Louis County Fire/EMS from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor St. Louis County Fire/EMS 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.
St. Louis County Context
St. Louis County Fire/EMS isn't an outlier here: 31 of the 32 public-safety agencies we track in St. Louis County are fully encrypted (97%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in St. Louis County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting tactical channels used for SWAT operations and sensitive investigations, with regular dispatch possibly still accessible. Confirm current status at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Louis County Fire/EMS radio encrypted?
St. Louis County Fire/EMS is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting tactical channels used for SWAT operations and sensitive investigations, with regular dispatch possibly still accessible. Confirm current status at RadioReference.
Can I listen to St. Louis County Fire/EMS on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists St. Louis County Fire/EMS as encrypting its tactical channels, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like St. Louis County Fire/EMS encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis County Fire/EMS encryption?
Start local: show up when St. Louis County officials discuss the budget for St. Louis County Fire/EMS, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.