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Franklin Fire Department seeks reclassifications, stipends, equipment and expansion planning as calls rise
Summary
Fire leaders told the Feb. 12 committee that the department logged 11,711 calls last year (67% medical), improved response times and proposes reclassifying nine positions for a district‑captain model, increasing paramedic stipends, funding training and replacing aging apparatus; fire marshal flagged inspection and plan‑review capacity and possible fee adjustments.
Fire Department leaders presented their FY27 priorities to the Budget & Finance Committee on Feb. 12, asking the committee to consider operational reclassifications, targeted stipends, training investments and capital replacements to sustain service for a growing city.
Chief Johnson highlighted operational achievements: roughly 11,711 calls last year with a 5 minute, 23 second average response time (a 4% decrease in response time). Training remains a focus: the department logged 58,950 training hours across divisions and certified its officer corps in the BlueCard command model. The department described recent apparatus deliveries (two engines arrived in 2025) and projected additional apparatus (a ladder and engine expected…
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