Raleigh Fire/EMS Department
Wake, North Carolina
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 32 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47060 | RPD NWD TAC1 | Raleigh Police Northwest District Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 47061 | RPD NOD TAC1 | Raleigh Police North District Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 47062 | RPD NED TAC1 | Raleigh Police Northeast District Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 47063 | RPD SED TAC1 | Raleigh Police Southeast District Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 47064 | RPD DTD TAC1 | Raleigh Police Downtown District Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 47065 | RPD SWD TAC1 | Raleigh Police Southwest District Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 47082 | RPD SO TAC 2 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 47083 | RPD SO TAC 3 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 3 | Mixed |
| 47084 | RPD SO TAC 4 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 4 | Mixed |
| 47066 | RPD NWD TAC2 | Raleigh Police Northwest District Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 47067 | RPD NOD TAC2 | Raleigh Police North District Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 47068 | RPD NED TAC2 | Raleigh Police Northeast District Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 47069 | RPD SED TAC2 | Raleigh Police Southeast District Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 47070 | RPD DTD TAC2 | Raleigh Police Downtown District Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 47071 | RPD SWD TAC2 | Raleigh Police Southwest District Tac 2 | Mixed |
| 47085 | RPD SO TAC 5 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 5 | Mixed |
| 47086 | RPD SO TAC 6 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 6 | Mixed |
| 47087 | RPD SO TAC 7 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 7 | Mixed |
| 47088 | RPD SO TAC 8 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 8 | Mixed |
| 47089 | RPD SO TAC 9 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 9 | Mixed |
| 47090 | RPD SO TAC 10 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 10 | Mixed |
| 47091 | RPD SO TAC 11 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 11 | Mixed |
| 47094 | RPD SO TAC 14 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 14 | Mixed |
| 47095 | RPD SO TAC 15 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 15 | Mixed |
| 47096 | RPD SO TAC 16 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 16 | Mixed |
| 47081 | RPD SO TAC 1 | Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 1 | Mixed |
| 46971 | WC EMS SPEVNT1 | Special Event 1 | Encrypted |
| 46975 | WC EMS SPEVNT2 | Special Event 2 | Encrypted |
| 46976 | WC EMS SPEVNT3 | Special Event 3 | Encrypted |
| 46977 | WC EMS SPEVNT4 | Special Event 4 | Encrypted |
| 11541 | Oconee Co EMS | Oconee County EMS (Prisma Health) | Encrypted |
| 52044 | NCOEMS Statewide | North Carolina Office of EMS Statewide | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Raleigh Fire/EMS Department 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 Raleigh Fire/EMS Department 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.
Wake County Context
Wake County is a mixed picture: 3 of 11 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (27%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Wake County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raleigh Fire/EMS Department radio encrypted?
Raleigh Fire/EMS Department is listed in our records with P25 DES-OFB encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Raleigh Fire/EMS Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Raleigh Fire/EMS Department 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 Raleigh Fire/EMS Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Wake 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 Wake County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Raleigh Fire/EMS Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Raleigh Fire/EMS Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Raleigh Fire/EMS Department, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Wake County with you.