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

[Doorgunner]

What gives? are they doing undercover firefighting and rescues?
--Doorgunner

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From: SPRS
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 7:54 PM
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local fire chiefs deeply concerned



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 -
>
> 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 
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