Glen Dale Fire Department
Marshall, West Virginia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists "2448 | Glendale FD | Glendale Fire - Dispatch" on the WV SIRN in the clear and flagged as carried online, and marks only "2481 | Glen Dale VFD Pv | Glen Dale Fire - Private" as "T Enc".
Encryption Details
Marshall County Context
Of the 20 public-safety agencies we track in Marshall County, Glen Dale 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
This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glen Dale Fire Department radio encrypted?
Yes. Glen Dale Fire Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Can I listen to Glen Dale Fire Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Glen Dale 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 Glen Dale Fire Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Glen Dale Fire Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Marshall County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Glen Dale 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 Glen Dale Fire Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Glen Dale Fire Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Marshall County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.