Fremont County, Colorado: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Fremont County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Fremont County
- Fire dispatch — most fire departments stay on open radio even when police go encrypted
- EMS / ambulance dispatch — emergency medical services often remain unencrypted for interoperability
- NOAA Weather Radio — direct NWS broadcasts on 162.400–162.550 MHz
- Public works & utilities — city maintenance, road crews, and utilities typically unencrypted
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Agencies in Fremont County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Valley EMS | ems | P25 ADP |
| Cañon City Area Fire Protection District | fire | P25 ADP |
| Cañon City Police Department | police | P25 ADP |
| Deer Mountain Fire Department | fire | P25 ADP |
| Florence Fire Protection District | fire | P25 ADP |
| Florence Police Department | police | P25 ADP |
| Freemont County Fire Department | fire | P25 ADP |
| Fremont County Sheriff's Office | sheriff | P25 ADP |
| Penrose Volunteer Fire Department | fire | P25 ADP |
| Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Fire Department | fire | P25 ADP |
| Tallahassee Volunteer Fire Protection | fire | P25 ADP |
| Western Fremont Fire Protection District | fire | P25 ADP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Fremont County, Colorado?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Fremont County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in Fremont County?
Yes — 4 out of 12 agencies in Fremont County use full encryption. An additional 7 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Fremont County?
For Fremont County, we recommend a scanner that covers VHF and UHF frequencies for fire, EMS, and weather — the Uniden BC125AT is the best value. For broader exploration, the RTL-SDR V4 with free SDRTrunk software can scan the full spectrum.