Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN

An ISO Class 1 fire department serving the City of Franklin, TN.

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

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On December 16th, 65-year-old Wayne Young was finishing up a delivery at The Factory at Franklin when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. That's when a group of bystanders nearby stepped up to help. https://t.co/IGaGfsXUci

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TOMORROW!

Join the Franklin Fire Department, Franklin Police Department, and community public safety partners for the FREE Community CPR & Public Safety Day at The Factory at Franklin.

Stop by anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM for hands-on practice, interactive exhibits, safety demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.

Learn lifesaving skills:
• CPR & AED practice
• Choking response
• Bleeding control
• Overdose response & naloxone administration

Plus:
• Public Safety Touch-A-Truck
• Free car seat checks
• Safety information, giveaways, and more

Special Guests & Door Prizes!

Meet the Titans Cheerleaders and enter to win great door prizes, including Charlie Puth concert tickets courtesy of Mix 92.9!

Community CPR & Public Safety Day
Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin
Wednesday, June 3
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

You never know when an emergency will happen, but you can be prepared. Join us and learn skills that could help save a life!

@FranklinTNPD @CityOfFranklin @Williamson_Hlth @atmosenergy @WCTNEMA

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

One year ago today, on June 1, 2025, a tragic crash claimed the life of Franklin resident Cody Joss.

Cody was a quadriplegic who lived with remarkable independence, thanks in part to his service dog, Justice. Trained by Retrieving Independence, an internationally accredited organization that trains and places service dogs, Justice accompanied Cody everywhere – to work at Bridgestone, where he was employed for nearly 20 years, to everyday activities and travel. Cody drove a specially adapted vehicle and built a full, active life despite the challenges he faced.

Justice was with Cody at the time of the crash. While Franklin Firefighters, Franklin Police Officers, and Williamson Health EMS personnel responded quickly, Cody sadly did not survive. Justice escaped the scene and, in a final act of extraordinary loyalty, returned home to alert Cody's parents, with whom he lived.

Later that summer, a new chapter began.

Jamie Melton, Fire & Life Safety Educator for the Franklin Fire Department and a volunteer puppy raiser with Retrieving Independence, welcomed a Golden Retriever puppy named Lambeau. Only afterward did the connection become clear. Following Cody's death, his family had been invited to name a future service dog in his honor. They chose "Lambeau" as a tribute to Cody's Wisconsin roots and lifelong love of the Green Bay Packers.

Since then, Lambeau has been training to become a service dog. After spending his early months with volunteer puppy raisers, he began advanced training at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, where carefully selected women who are incarcerated train future service dogs under the supervision of Retrieving Independence's professional training staff.

When he's not training at the prison, Lambeau spends one week each month at Franklin Fire Department Headquarters during furlough, where he has become a welcome presence among firefighters, staff, and visitors alike.

Recently, Cody's mother, Barb, sister McKenzie, and dear friend Nicole had the opportunity to meet Lambeau at Mayor Moore's State of the City event.

Today, we remember Cody, honor the bond he shared with Justice, and celebrate the journey of Lambeau.

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

This week, several Franklin firefighters participated in Blue Card Incident Command training, a nationally recognized certification program that teaches emergency responders how to manage incidents using a standardized approach focused on safety, accountability, radio communications, and strategic decision-making.

Blue Card helps officers develop the skills needed to establish command, evaluate conditions, manage resources, and make critical decisions during emergencies. The training uses realistic scenarios to reinforce best practices and ensure a consistent approach to incident management.

Ongoing training like this helps prepare Franklin’s Fire Officers to manage emergency incidents while providing the highest level of service safely and effectively to our community.

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A local business had recently moved, but its internet-based phone system still displayed the old address when employees called 911 during a medical emergency. Because the caller did not know the new address, responders were initially sent to the old location, delaying help when every minute mattered.

Unlike cell phones, many VoIP (internet phone) systems do not automatically provide your real-time location to 911. Instead, they display the address that was manually entered when the phone system was set up.

That means:
• If your business moves and the address is not updated, 911 may receive the wrong location.
• If multiple locations share one phone system, calls from satellite offices may show the headquarters address instead of the actual emergency location.
• If the caller does not know the business address or nearby cross streets, dispatchers may have no way to quickly correct the location information.

If your business uses internet-based phone service:
✔ Verify the 911 address for every phone line and location
✔ Update your provider anytime your business moves or expands

In an emergency, responders rely on accurate location information. Contact your phone provider today to verify your address.

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

The Franklin Fire Department and the Williamson County Schools Innovation Center celebrated the successful completion of the inaugural Fire Management Program class during a student awards ceremony on May 20.

Developed through a partnership between the City of Franklin, the Franklin Fire Department, and Williamson County Schools College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE), the program was open to high school juniors and seniors who were required to apply for acceptance. Twelve students representing eight Williamson County high schools were selected to participate in the first class.

Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, students attended daily 90-minute classes focused on workforce development, career readiness, and hands-on exposure to the fire service profession. The program was taught by Franklin Fire Department Lieutenant Todd Wilson, along with several guest instructors, under the direction of Williamson County Schools CCTE Director Jeremy Qualls and Innovation Center Assistant Director Kris Schneider.

Lt. Wilson congratulated the students for achieving a significant milestone by becoming the first high school students in Tennessee to complete Firefighter I state requirements as part of an approved public high school curriculum.

According to Eric J. Barlow, Executive Director of the Tennessee Commission on Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education, the Franklin Fire Management Program is the only active high school fire service program in Tennessee currently known to the Commission and the only program known to have an established partnership with local high schools that incorporates dedicated classroom instruction and scheduled training time within the school curriculum.

Students successfully completed Tennessee Firefighter I coursework requirements, including classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, fireground operations, safety procedures, and basic emergency response techniques conducted in accordance with applicable Tennessee firefighter training standards.

The curriculum also included specialized training opportunities such as a field trip to the Nashville Fire Department’s flashover simulator and a hazardous materials class taught by firefighters from Brentwood Fire & Rescue. Students who were 18 years old also participated in a live burn training day.

Students in the program were Julius Branch of Renaissance High School; Peter Brophy of Brentwood High School; Isaiah Brown of Fairview High School; Aiden Gardner and Kaleb Hollister of Centennial High School; Jonathan Hale, William Hale, and Cooper Mayatte of Independence High School; Wyatt Heck-McGinnis and Andrew Lantz of Page High School; Chris Johansen of Franklin High School; and Paityn Robertson of Summit High School.

During the ceremony, program leaders and Class Representative Andrew Lantz addressed students, parents, family members, and supporters while recognizing the class for its accomplishments. Franklin Fire Chief Glenn Johnson then presented certificates recognizing the students’ completion of the TN-approved 64-Hour Basic Firefighting Training Course, followed by the presentation of several student awards.

The top honor of the evening, the Rosenwald Recruit Award, was presented to senior Paityn Robertson for dedication to hard work, safety, and service. Retired Sheboygan Fire Captain Rick Rosenwald presented the inaugural award named in his honor. Rosenwald, father of Kris Schneider, inspired Schneider through his lifelong career in the fire service and helped influence the creation of the program.

Additional student awards included the Fire Science Scholar Award presented to William Hale, the Teamwork Award presented to Jonathan Hale, and the Axes and Action Award presented to Kaleb Hollister.

“This program represents the culmination of years of partnership, workforce development efforts, and youth outreach between the Franklin Fire Department and Williamson County Schools,” said Chief Johnson. “We’ve worked to build pathways into the fire service through initiatives such as our Explorer Program, summer camp, internship program, and now the Fire Management Program. It is incredibly rewarding to see students progress through those opportunities and begin pursuing careers in the fire service. We are especially proud that three students from this first class will continue their training with the Franklin Fire Department as interns beginning this summer. We’re grateful for this partnership.”

Johnson said three students from the program have accepted internship positions with the Franklin Fire Department. Aiden Gardner, Andrew Lantz, and Chris Johansen will continue their fire service training through the department’s internship program beginning next week.

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Franklin Fire Chief Glenn Johnson was proud to recognize several bystanders with Civilian Lifesaving Awards for their actions during this cardiac arrest incident. Honorees included Ben Ingram with Edley’s Bar-B-Que and Megan McDugald with Urban Botanics, who were both working inside The Factory at the time of the emergency, along with members of the Jesus Mission ministry who were meeting nearby when the incident unfolded: Chandler Allen, Landon Bawcum, Kennedy Lyons, and Providence Nelson.

Pictured are Civilian Lifesaving Award honorees Ben Ingram, Providence Nelson, Kennedy Lyons, Chandler Allen, and Landon Bawcum.

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

This video shows how quickly someone’s life can depend on the actions of others. It is shared with the patient’s permission for educational purposes.

On December 16, 2025, surveillance cameras at The Factory at Franklin captured a sudden cardiac arrest and the lifesaving actions that followed - bystanders calling 911, starting CPR, retrieving an AED, and delivering a shock before first responders arrived.

That coordinated response is known as the Chain of Survival, and next Wednesday, June 3, the Franklin Fire Department and its public safety partners invite you to learn how YOU can be part of it.

Join us for Community CPR & Public Safety Day at The Factory at Franklin!

You can:

1) Stop by anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM for free hands-on practice stations and a Public Safety Touch-A-Truck

OR

2) Sign up for a free one-hour Adult or Infant CPR class (registration link at https://t.co/KpDF7nLwxD)

Drop-in activities include:

* CPR & AED practice
* Choking response
* Bleeding control
* Overdose response & naloxone administration
* Car seat checks
* Safety information, giveaways, and more

Plus, you’ll have a chance to meet the Titans Cheerleaders and put your name in a drawing for some great door prizes, including Charlie Puth Tickets, courtesy of Mix 92.9!

Community CPR & Public Safety Day
The Factory at Franklin – Liberty Hall
Wednesday, June 3
10 AM – 2 PM

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

A single fire sprinkler helped prevent what could have become a devastating fire Sunday morning at the Somerby residential care facility, where more than 200 residents and staff members were inside the four-story building at the time of the incident.

The Franklin Fire Department responded to the facility at 870 Oak Meadow Dr. after nursing staff called 911 at 7:15 AM to report a fire in a resident’s room in the memory care unit.

The facility houses 232 residents in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, including 24 residents assigned to the first-floor memory care unit where the fire occurred.

According to Captain Jonathan Gill, the resident was inside the room when a fire ignited near an HVAC unit located by an exterior window. A local alarm alerted nursing staff, who quickly responded, safely evacuated the resident from the room, and called 911.

While firefighters were en route, crews also received an automatic fire alarm notification with water flow indicating that the building’s fire sprinkler system had activated.

Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed that a single sprinkler head had successfully contained the fire to the room of origin near the HVAC window unit until crews arrived and completed extinguishment operations. The room’s self-closing door also helped limit the spread of fire and smoke damage.

The resident was evaluated by EMS personnel as a precaution. No serious injuries were reported.

Due to the building’s fire protection and compartmentalization features, most residents were able to safely shelter in place during the incident. Staff relocated residents in the memory care unit to another safe area within the building while firefighters operated on scene.

Damage was primarily limited to the room of origin, although minor water damage affected approximately four rooms. Estimated damage is between $50,000 and $60,000.

Captain Gill said only one resident, the occupant of the room where the fire originated, is expected to be temporarily displaced while cleanup and repairs are completed. Facility management is working with the resident’s family to make arrangements.

“This incident highlights the lifesaving impact of automatic fire sprinkler systems and other built-in fire protection features,” Gill said. “You can repair water damage, but the sprinkler system helped prevent this fire from becoming a much more serious tragedy.”

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

Today is EMS Recognition Day, part of #NationalEMSWeek, and is dedicated to honoring the paramedics, EMTs, and dispatchers who go above and beyond to provide lifesaving care to our communities.

The Franklin Fire Department is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) department that provides the highest level of pre-hospital care to our patients. In 2025, FFD responded to 7,806 emergency medical and rescue calls, accounting for 66 percent of our department’s total call volume.

Franklin Firefighters are medically trained who often arrive first and begin ALS treatment, followed by @Williamson_Hlth EMS paramedics and EMTs who continue patient care and transport to the hospital.

The Franklin Fire Department is proud to work alongside EMS professionals to provide exceptional emergency medical care to our community.

Thank you to all EMS professionals for your dedication, compassion, and lifesaving service.

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

The Franklin Fire Department is proud to be part of Tennessee Task Force 2 (TN-TF2), which has become Tennessee’s first state-credentialed Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) team.

Franklin Fire Chief Glenn Johnson and Assistant Fire Chief Jonathan Jenkins attended Thursday’s announcement ceremony at Nashville Fire Department Headquarters recognizing the historic milestone.

TN-TF2 includes specially trained personnel from the Franklin Fire Department and partner agencies across Middle Tennessee who are equipped to respond to structural collapses, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies requiring advanced technical rescue capabilities.

The credentialing process took four years and required extensive training, specialized equipment, and operational evaluations through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). Team members are capable of deploying within six hours to assist with disasters and major emergencies both in Tennessee and across the country.

“This milestone reflects years of dedication, advanced training, and collaboration among emergency responders across Tennessee,” said Chief Johnson. “We are extremely proud of the Franklin Fire Department personnel and all of the partner agencies who helped make this achievement possible and stand ready to serve whenever and wherever they are needed.”

Urban Search & Rescue teams use specialized rescue equipment, technical rescue expertise, search dogs, fiber optic cameras, listening devices, and advanced medical capabilities to locate and rescue trapped victims during disasters and complex emergencies.

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Tennessee Task Force 2 Achieves Historic Credentialing https://t.co/UqXitE8kpS

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A few minutes of CPR training could help save the life of someone you love! The Franklin Fire Department and its public safety partners are offering free, one-hour CPR classes during Community CPR & Public Safety Day on Wednesday, June 3, at The Factory at Franklin.

These hands-on classes are designed to help you feel more confident responding during an emergency before first responders arrive. Participants will receive a participation card, which may be helpful for babysitters and caregivers.

Registration is required for each class session. Learn more at https://t.co/KpDF7nLwxD

Sign up now:
🫀 Adult CPR Classes (non-certification)
• 10:00 AM: https://t.co/sRK7nwkc9q
• 12:00 PM: https://t.co/5nwS5lH27o

👶 Infant CPR Classes (non-certification)
• 11:00 AM: https://t.co/U0YtVOEmPW
• 1:00 PM: https://t.co/cM62io1ROB

Can’t stay for a full class? Stop by anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM for free drop-in practice stations featuring:
• CPR & AED practice
• Choking response
• Bleeding control
• Overdose response & naloxone administration
• And much more!

The event will also include a public safety Touch-A-Truck, car seat checks, giveaways, door prizes, and safety information from multiple public safety agencies:
• The Factory at Franklin, Liberty Hall
• Wednesday, June 3
• 10 AM – 2 PM

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

The Franklin Fire Department is investigating a fire that significantly damaged a garage/workshop building on the property of The Madison Franklin apartment complex last Friday, May 15.

Firefighters were dispatched to the complex at 801 Del Rio Pike at 2:07 PM after multiple callers reported the fire. First-arriving crews found heavy fire and smoke upon arrival.

District 1 arrived in less than three minutes, and firefighters brought the fire under control in less than 10 minutes.

No injuries were reported.

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

The Franklin Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that damaged an apartment building at The Whitney Apartments, 113 Magnolia Drive.

Firefighters were dispatched at 9:08 AM to the 12-unit, two-story building after the fire was first reported by a teacher at nearby Freedom Intermediate School. Upon arrival, crews confirmed an active fire on a second-floor balcony with extension into the apartment unit and attic space. Property management and residents had already begun evacuating the building prior to firefighter arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control at 9:48 AM. All occupants were accounted for, and no injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters.

Assistant Fire Marshal Jonathan Dye said the fire caused significant damage to the apartment unit of origin and moderate damage to the unit directly below it. He estimated damage at $275,000. “Firefighters did an excellent job of limiting fire damage and stopping it from spreading throughout the building,” Dye said.

Families residing in two units have been displaced. The American Red Cross and apartment management are assisting the displaced residents.

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

An automatic fire sprinkler system controlled an early morning fire yesterday at the new Dog Haus restaurant in Cool Springs. Located at 755 Crescent Centre Dr. in the Canteen on Carothers development, the business had just opened late last week and was unoccupied at the time of the fire.

The Franklin Fire Department was dispatched at AM for an automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival, crews upgraded the incident to a commercial structure fire after finding smoke inside the business. Firefighters located a fire being held in check by the building’s sprinkler system and completed extinguishment.

According to FFD Deputy Fire Marshal Will Farris, the fire originated in and was contained to a commercial ice machine. Crews checked for extension with thermal imaging and found none. Damage was minimal and no injuries were reported. The business is not expected to experience significant operational disruption. #firesprinklersave

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On the morning of December 16, 65-year-old Wayne Young had just completed a delivery inside The Factory at Franklin when he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest while leaving the building. In the critical moments that followed, bystanders sprang into action, immediately calling 911, starting CPR, quickly locating an AED, and delivering a shock before first responders arrived. Their actions helped save his life.

Security camera footage captured the incident and the lifesaving efforts that unfolded: https://t.co/WGXJ5dp4oE

Now, the Franklin Fire Department, The Factory at Franklin, and several public safety partners are inviting the community to learn those same lifesaving skills during a free Community CPR & Public Safety Day on Wednesday, June 3, from 10 AM to 2 PM at The Factory at Franklin.

Event flyer: https://t.co/HhqahIcneR

The June 3 event is designed to help community members feel more confident responding during emergencies before first responders arrive. The event will feature drop-in hands-on practice stations where attendees can learn and practice CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants. Participants can also learn how to respond to choking, bleeding, and overdose emergencies, including how to administer naloxone, along with other important safety topics such as calling 911 and safe sleep practices.

Attendees may also register to participate in a free non-certification one-hour CPR class held in the Heritage Room. Adult CPR classes will be offered at 10 AM and noon, while Infant CPR classes will be offered at 11 AM and 1 PM. Participants must register separately for each class session.

The registration link is available at https://t.co/KpDF7nLwxD.

Additional activities will include a Public Safety Touch-A-Truck, car seat checks, door prizes, safety information, and giveaways. Participating agencies include the Franklin Fire and Police Departments, Williamson Health EMS, Williamson County Health Department, Williamson County Emergency Communications, Williamson County Emergency Management, Atmos Energy, and Mix 92.9.

Wayne Young’s story is an example of why survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Franklin are more than three times higher than the national average. The City of Franklin’s Chain of Survival depends on the entire system working together seamlessly - from bystanders willing to take immediate action, to 911 telecommunicators providing instructions, to public access AEDs, to rapid emergency response from the Franklin Fire Department, Williamson Health EMS, and the Franklin Police Department, whose supervisors carry AEDs, as well as Advanced Life Support provided before arrival at the hospital.

“The bystanders at The Factory are a powerful example of the Chain of Survival in action,” said Franklin Fire Chief Glenn Johnson. “They recognized an emergency and immediately took lifesaving action before first responders arrived. We were proud to recently honor them with Civilian Lifesaving Awards, and we want more people in our community to feel confident stepping in to help save a life when every second counts. We hope this event will help equip more people with the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.”

Honorees from the December incident included Ben Ingram with Edley’s Bar-B-Que and Megan McDugald with Urban Botanics, who were both working inside The Factory at the time of the emergency, along with members of the Jesus Mission ministry who were meeting nearby when the incident unfolded: Chandler Allen, Landon Bawcum, Kennedy Lyons, Providence Nelson, and Megan McDugald. Chief Johnson presented all with Civilian Lifesaving Awards for their actions that day. @FranklinTNPD @atmosenergy @WCTNEMA @WilliamsonTN @Williamson_Hlth