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Simpson County officials weigh $1.1 million plan to convert F‑S Fire Rescue to full‑time department
Summary
At a joint Oct. 18 meeting in Franklin, F‑S Fire Rescue Chief Leslie Goodrum outlined a proposal to staff a full‑time department (15 firefighters plus chiefs) that officials estimate would require an additional $1.1 million in annual payroll; no vote or funding decision was taken.
Fire Chief Leslie Goodrum told a joint session of the Simpson County Fiscal Court and the Franklin City Commission on Oct. 18 that converting F‑S Fire Rescue into a full‑time fire department would require about 15 full‑time firefighters working three 24/48 shifts, plus the fire chief and chief deputy for administration. Chief Goodrum said the department currently operates five full‑time positions Monday–Friday (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) and relies on 18 volunteers whose…
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