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The Franklin County Fire Department provides various types of emergency response and we strive to improve life safety through public services, public fire education, and community risk reduction programs. Anyone posts deemed vulgar, derogatory, offensive, obscene, or inappropriate will be removed and repeated offense could result in the person posting being blocked from future posts.

06/06/2026

🔥 Mulch Fire Safety Reminder 🔥

With warmer temperatures arriving, it’s important to remember that mulch fires are a real hazard. The fire pictured below started in a mulch bed adjacent to a building and was extinguished before it could extend into the structure.

Many people are surprised to learn that mulch can ignite from discarded ci******es, hot ashes, fireworks, equipment exhaust, or other ignition sources. Under certain conditions, mulch can also generate heat internally and ignite through a process known as spontaneous combustion.

Mulch Fire Safety Tips:

• Never discard ci******es into mulch beds.
• Keep mulch layers thin (2-4 inches is generally recommended).
• Avoid piling mulch against buildings, decks, or combustible siding.
• Water mulch during prolonged hot, dry weather.
• Properly dispose of smoking materials in approved containers.
• Be alert for smoke, unusual odors, or excessive heat coming from mulch piles.

A small fire can quickly become a larger incident when it occurs next to a structure. If you see smoke coming from a mulch bed or pile, call 911 and have it checked before it spreads.

Stay safe and help protect your home and business this summer. 🚒🌡️

05/31/2026

Hydrant Testing Complete for Another Season

Over the past several weeks, crews have been conducting hydrant inspections and flow testing throughout the county.

These tests allow us to verify hydrant operation, check water flow and pressure, identify maintenance needs, and ensure reliable water supplies are available when emergencies occur.

The information gathered helps firefighters make critical decisions during fire incidents and ensures our hydrants are ready when they’re needed most.

Thank you to our personnel for their hard work completing this important annual task and helping keep Franklin County prepared.

05/20/2026

Franklin County Fire Department, alongside City of Frankfort Fire & EMS and Emergency Management, responded to a hazardous materials incident involving a chemical exposure at a local facility. More than 25 employees were evaluated and transported after a product became aerosolized, causing exposure-related symptoms.

Through coordinated operations, crews were able to quickly and safely identify the chemical involved, isolate the affected area, and ensure no additional contamination or exposures occurred. Incidents like these highlight the importance of hazardous materials training, interagency communication, and teamwork between responding agencies.

We are thankful for the strong partnership between all responding units and for the efforts of personnel on scene who worked to bring the incident to a safe resolution.

05/07/2026

Today members trained on our side-by-side brush unit and QTAC pump system, focusing on mobile brush fire attack, water application, and hose deployment operations along simulated fire lines and wooded terrain. Crews worked through scenarios involving pump-and-roll operations, communication between driver and nozzle operator, and transitioning from open field fire attack into wooded areas.

Training like this helps prepare our members for rapid response to grass, brush, and woodland fires in areas that larger apparatus may have difficulty accessing. These units provide quick mobility, improved access, and valuable suppression capabilities during wildland and rural fire incidents.

Continuous training ensures our crews can operate safely, efficiently, and effectively when these incidents occur throughout Franklin County.

04/27/2026

Great to be a part of this hands-on training opportunity with our partners at City of Frankfort Fire & EMS and Franklin County Schools.

Investing in the next generation of firefighters is something we take seriously. Giving students the chance to see, learn, and experience the fire service firsthand helps build a strong foundation, not just for future careers, but for safer communities.

We appreciate the opportunity to be involved and look forward to continuing to support training and education like this in Franklin County.

04/26/2026

Units responded to a reported garage/shed fire located directly beside a residence earlier today.

Crews arrived to find an active fire with a power line that had burned in half, creating an additional hazard on scene. Firefighters quickly worked to secure the area, contain the fire, and prevent extension to a nearby residence.

Thanks to a fast and coordinated response, the fire was brought under control and damage was limited.

Units on scene:
• E5
• L8
• E10
• Tanker 10
• Rescue 10

⚠️ Downed or damaged power lines are extremely dangerous, always keep your distance and notify emergency services immediately.

Great work by all crews on scene!

04/17/2026

We’re proud to support the next generation of firefighters right here in Franklin County.

Providing equipment like this helps give students real-world exposure and hands-on experience that simply can’t be replicated in a classroom alone. It’s an investment not just in their future, but in the safety and strength of our community as a whole.

A big thank you to the instructors and staff at the Franklin County Career & Technical Center for the work they’re doing to prepare these students.

The future of the fire service is in good hands!

04/15/2026

Two of our members, Tyler Ratliff and Justin Wright recently completed a very physically demanding 80-hour Structural Collapse Specialist course hosted by Versailles Fire Department and instructed by Spec Rescue International, Inc.

This hands-on, high-level training focused on critical rescue skills including shoring operations, breaching and breaking, and lifting and moving. These skills are all essential when operating at structural collapse incidents where time and precision matter most.

We’d like to thank Versailles Fire Department and Chief T.A. Rankin for hosting this outstanding training opportunity, as well as the Bluegrass Emergency Response Team (BERT) for assisting with acquiring the course. As a member of BERT, Franklin County Fire Department is proud to be part of a team that strengthens technical rescue capabilities across the region.

Training like this doesn’t just benefit our department, it ensures our members are prepared to respond wherever they’re needed, supporting not only our community, but communities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

02/18/2026

February 15th was the start of the Spring Fire Season in Kentucky. As always, please make sure you call our department with questions or if you plan to do any open burning in the County. Franklin County Fire Dept Station 10 - 502-695-1617.

02/03/2026

When winter weather hits, you may see our trucks rolling with tire chains like the ones pictured. These chains are installed by our firefighters when needed and give our apparatus extra traction on snow and ice covered roads, helping us maintain control, stop safely, and get to emergencies when conditions are slick.

🚒 A quick safety note:
When chains are installed, our speeds are reduced to protect the equipment, the crew, and everyone else on the road. It does make response times a bit slower but it’s the safest way for us to get where we’re needed and still arrive ready to help.

Stay safe, slow down, and remember: winter driving takes patience, for everyone. ❄️

Address

106 Darby Shire Circle
Frankfort, KY
40601

Telephone

+15026951617

Website

http://franklincounty.ky.gov/

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