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Simpson County and Franklin authorize stipends for on-call firefighters pending staffing plan

Franklin City Commission and Simpson County Fiscal Court · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Franklin City Commission and Simpson County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to authorize up to four on-call stipends for Franklin Simpson Fire Rescue to provide after-hours coverage, and set a September deadline for a plan to ensure at least two staffed positions and two on-call personnel.

The Franklin City Commission and Simpson County Fiscal Court voted March 7 to authorize temporary stipends for on-call firefighters to bolster after-hours coverage while officials continue work toward a full-time department.

Chief Leslie Goodrum of Franklin Simpson Fire Rescue told the joint session that staffing remains five full-time firefighters on an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. weekday schedule and is unchanged…

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