Simpson County officials weigh $1.1 million plan to convert F‑S Fire Rescue to full‑time department
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.
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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 availability is uneven, which affects the community's ISO rating.
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