Fire Department Partially Encrypted

Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department

Sullivan, Tennessee

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Traffic except VHF paging
Technical Details P25 ADP

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
9 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
6 Unencrypted
33% Encrypted
Radio System: Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
View 3 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
30066 SLVN VFD LOW Sullivan County Fire Dispatch Lower Region Encrypted
30054 SLVN VFD UP Sullivan County Fire: Dispatch Upper Region Encrypted
30057 SULVEASTVFD Sullivan East Fire: Ops Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.

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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