Roberts Ridge Fire
Marshall, West Virginia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference marks "2460 | RbertsRdg VFD Pv | Roberts Ridge Fire - Private" on the WV SIRN as "T Enc", while the Marshall County fire dispatch talkgroup this department shares remains in the clear.
Encryption Details
Marshall County Context
Of the 20 public-safety agencies we track in Marshall County, Roberts Ridge Fire 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 Roberts Ridge Fire radio encrypted?
Yes — Roberts Ridge Fire's radio system runs on 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 Roberts Ridge Fire on a police scanner?
Partially. Roberts Ridge Fire encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Roberts Ridge Fire encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Marshall County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Marshall County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Roberts Ridge Fire 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 Roberts Ridge Fire encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Roberts Ridge Fire, 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 Marshall County with you.