Cameron Fire Department
Marshall, West Virginia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference marks "2440 | Cameron FD Pv | Cameron Fire - Private" on the WV SIRN as "T Enc", while Marshall County's shared fire dispatch talkgroup "2401 | Marshall Co Fire | Fire - Dispatch" stays in the clear; RadioReference does not state which encryption algorithm is used.
Encryption Details
Marshall County Context
Of the 20 public-safety agencies we track in Marshall County, Cameron Fire Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Marshall County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cameron Fire Department radio encrypted?
Yes. Cameron Fire Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Cameron Fire Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Cameron Fire Department encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Cameron Fire Department encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Marshall County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Marshall County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Cameron Fire Department operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Cameron Fire Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Cameron Fire Department's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Marshall County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.