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Franklin Merit Commission approves process to rehire former firefighter Cody Melton
Summary
The Franklin Fire Merit Commission voted to extend an employment offer and begin rehiring steps for former firefighter Cody Melton, with the condition he re-enter as a probationary, entry-level employee; legal counsel said rehiring while the prior list remains active is "murky" but likely permissible.
The Franklin Fire Merit Commission voted to move forward with rehiring a former firefighter, agreeing that the candidate would restart as a probationary, entry-level employee.
Kathy Stolz, president of the Merit Commission, opened the personnel discussion by placing the rehiring item on the agenda. Chief Snyder said the candidate is on an eligibility list that expires 02/12/2026 and that the department currently has one vacancy. "He was a good firefighter," Chief Snyder said, noting the…
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