Stephens County approves automatic mutual aid agreement with Franklin County for fire protection

Jun 25, 2025

The board approved an automatic and mutual aid agreement with Franklin County to provide automatic fire protection aid in shared border areas, a move staff said would help response and could reduce insurance premiums for property owners; the motion carried by voice vote.

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The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved entering into an automatic and mutual aid agreement with Franklin County for fire protection services covering a shared border area. Staff said the agreement allows Franklin County stations to automatically respond in the overlap area and noted reciprocal benefits for Franklin County related to insurance premiums.

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