Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department
Marshall, West Virginia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference marks "2430 | Moundsvl VFD Pvt | Moundsville VFD - Private" on the WV SIRN as "D Enc", while the Moundsville and countywide fire dispatch talkgroups this department shares remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
Marshall County Context
Of the 20 public-safety agencies we track in Marshall County, Moundsville Volunteer 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 agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department radio encrypted?
Yes. Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Can I listen to Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Moundsville Volunteer 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 Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track fire department response as it happens.
Can Marshall County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Moundsville Volunteer 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 Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Moundsville Volunteer 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.