Harford Co. Fireground Encrypted

[dcr_inc]

Just heard B6 talkgroup encrypted.. I guess that's the new normal.. Dispatch and Fire Talkgroup are in the clear, so far

 

[1977addis]

Are you sure it was a Harford talkgroup? per the archives I see that talkgroup hasn't been active since 1-26-2025, but of course that broadcastify stuff doesn't catch everything.

 

[dcr_inc]

Absolutely.. It was a 3 box (Belair) and all equipment on B6 were encrypted..

 

[1977addis]

Absolutely.. It was a 3 box (Belair) and all equipment on B6 were encrypted..

Interesting. Ill have to ask around and see what's up.

 

[Dispatcher308]

Just heard B6 talkgroup encrypted.. I guess that's the new normal.. Dispatch and Fire Talkgroup are in the clear, so far

Dave,

I spoke to one of my contacts up there who I used to work with and he said there is no intention to do that and most FD radios are not capable of encryption as it is not activated in the radios.

Thanks
Nate

 

[tvengr]

Absolutely.. It was a 3 box (Belair) and all equipment on B6 were encrypted..

Belair uses Zone C. Everything I have been monitoring has been in the clear.

 

[Mowerjocke]

Dave,

I spoke to one of my contacts up there who I used to work with and he said there is no intention to do that and most FD radios are not capable of encryption as it is not activated in the radios.

Thanks
Nate

You’re right 308. Fire/EMS in the clear ; law is full time encryption.