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Franklin Fire Merit Commission hears hiring update; new firefighter on probation
Summary
The commission heard that Cody Melton was hired Jan. 27 and is now in a one-year probationary period; members said the hiring list is valid through July 2027 and that lieutenant/captain promotional testing will likely occur this fall.
The Franklin Fire Merit Commission received a staffing update at its March meeting: the department hired Cody Melton on Jan. 27, and Melton is in a one-year probationary period that began on that date.
The commission's chief reported the hire and said the department is currently at full staffing. The chief also told members the existing hiring list is valid through July 2027. Members discussed promotional lists for lieutenant and captain, saying those lists are current but that they expect to run promotional testing this fall and will coordinate questions and timing by email.
Commissioners noted that the commission’s role includes overseeing hiring and promotional lists. No contested personnel actions, disciplinary matters or budgetary approvals related to staffing were recorded during the meeting.
The discussion concluded with plans for staff to follow up by email to coordinate the promotional process. A motion to adjourn followed and the meeting ended.
