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FDNY
New York City, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Some Special Operations and fire Marshall investigation
Technical Details P25 DES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 High confidence
22 Total Talkgroups
18 Encrypted
4 Mixed
0 Unencrypted
91% Encrypted
Radio System: NYC Interoperable Communications Network (NYCICN)
View 22 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12768 | FDNY Fire Ops | Fire Operations | Mixed |
| 12628 | FDNY BK Dispatch | Brooklyn Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12627 | FDNY QN Dispatch | Queens Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12629 | FDNY MN Dispatch | Manhattan Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12630 | FDNY BX Dispatch | Bronx Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12631 | FDNY SI Dispatch | Staten Island Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12626 | FDNY Citywide 1 | Fire Citywide 1 | Encrypted |
| 12643 | FDNY Div 13 | Fire Division 13 | Encrypted |
| 12637 | FDNY Div 1 | Fire Division 1 | Encrypted |
| 12638 | FDNY Div 3 | Fire Division 3 | Encrypted |
| 12639 | FDNY Div 6 | Fire Division 6 | Encrypted |
| 12640 | FDNY Div 7 | Fire Division 7 | Encrypted |
| 12641 | FDNY Div 8 | Fire Division 8 | Encrypted |
| 12642 | FDNY Div 11 | Fire Division 11 | Encrypted |
| 12645 | FDNY Div 14 | Fire Division 14 | Encrypted |
| 12646 | FDNY Div 15 | Fire Division 15 | Encrypted |
| 12632 | FDNY Citywide 2 | Fire Citywide 2 | Encrypted |
| 12935 | FDNY Academy 1 | Fire Academy Ch 1 | Mixed |
| 12936 | FDNY Academy 2 | Fire Academy Ch 2 | Mixed |
| 12937 | FDNY Academy 3 | Fire Academy Ch 3 | Mixed |
| 12648 | FDNY Cmd Ch 1 | Command Ch Relay 1 | Encrypted |
| 12739 | FDNY Ops B | Operations B | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.
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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