[Scan-DC] DC fire department to encrypt its radio channels; local fire chiefs deeply concerned

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And all the cache radios would need to be upgraded. 

On 2014-09-09 23:39, Matt Stevens wrote: 

> FOX 5's ongoing coverage of the D.C. Fire and EMS Department.
> FOX 5's ongoing coverage of the D.C. Fire and EMS Department.
> WASHINGTON -
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> The D.C. fire department is moving ahead with its plan to encrypt its radio
> channels. It is a decision being met with resistance by some Washington
> area fire chiefs who call the policy unsafe for first responders.
> 
> Sources familiar with the District's plan say the D.C. fire department
> could make the switch to encrypt its channels as soon as next week. It
> means only officials and firefighters with direct access to them will be
> able to listen in.
> 
> A lot more details and information:
> http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/26490902/dc-fire-department-to-encrypt-its-radio-channels-local-fire-chiefs-deeply-concerned [1]
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