Franklin Fire Department

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor the legacy of those who gave everything for our country. May we never forget their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Franklin Fire Department receives new cascade system!

I, Fire Chief Chuck Bourgeois, am pleased to announce that Franklin Fire Department has received a new Mako Cascade System purchased thru Delta Fire & Safety - LAEE donated by Saronic Technologies Inc.

A Cascade System is a vital piece of equipment that allows firefighters to refill our SCBAs (Self-contained Breathing Apparatus) after use at an emergency scene whether from a hazardous materials incident, confined space rescue, or from a fire. This new cascade system replaces a 26-year-old system that has been plagued by part failures causing significant down time due to its age and the inability to procure replacement parts.

On behalf of Mayor Foulcard, the City Council, the Citizens of Franklin, and members of Franklin Fire Department, I would like to thank Saronic Technologies for their support of the Franklin Fire Department.

04/28/2026

Chief Bourgeois reports that on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:06am, St. Mary 911 received multiple emergency calls reporting a mobile home on fire, at the 200 block of Dixie Road.

Franklin Fire Department and Centerville Fire Department were dispatched. First arriving crews arrived on scene and advised that two vehicles and a mobile home were on fire. Sheriff deputies advised firefighters that all residents were evacuated and accounted for. Firefighters quickly deployed an attack line getting water on fire within 2 minutes of arrival and deemed under control by 12:20, where crews then began overhauling the structure. In total 3 engines, 1 rescue and 12 firefighters responded to scene. No injuries to firefighters or civilians. Cause of the fire remains under investigation, but foul play is not suspected. No working smoke alarms were located inside the home.

Chief Bourgeois would like to thank St Mary 911, Centerville Fire Department, Cleco, St Mary Sheriff's office and Acadian Ambulance for their assistance.

- Chief Chuck Bourgeois

04/27/2026

03/17/2026

🚧UPDATED RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE🚧

Per Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development:

The closure of LA 3211 (Northwest Blvd) has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 19 from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting.

This closure is necessary for railroad crews to replace the railroad crossing. Emergency vehicles will not have access to the area.

Detour will be US 90, LA 83, LA 182 .

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.

03/16/2026

The Franklin Volunteer Fire Department established a scholarship in memory of long time Franklin Fire Department Communications Officer E. Louis Boudreaux. Graduating high school seniors attending a school within St. Mary Parish who demonstrate a genuine need and desire to further their education in the fire, emergency medical or nursing fields may apply. The selected senior will be awarded a one-time $500 scholarship.

Applications are now available for the 2026 scholarship and must be postmarked by Monday April 27, 2026. Students can see their guidance counselor to obtain the application!

02/28/2026

Once again this week, Chief Chuck Bourgeois reports that on Friday, February 27, 2026 at approximately 7:11pm, St Mary 911 received a call in reference to a mobile home on fire on the 2300 block of Chatsworth Road in Franklin. Franklin Fire Department and Centerville Fire Department were dispatched, however responding engine companies were delayed by a train passing through Franklin. Crews arrived on scene at approximately 7:19pm, reporting a mobile home with fire showing from multiple windows. Crews quickly deployed a hose line to the structure, making an aggressive interior attack, getting water on the fire within 2 minutes of arriving on scene.

Fire was deemed under control within 10 mintues. Investigation determined the fire started in the kitchen with no working smoke alarms in the home. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters, but unfortunately a family pet perished in the fire. Red Cross has been contacted for assistance.

Thanks to Centerville Fire, Cleco, St Mary Sheriff Office, Water District #4, and St Mary 911 for their assistance.

Chief Bourgeois would also like to stress the importance of not driving around emergency vehicles that are blocking roadways even if you think you can fit. It places emergency personnel in additional danger, can hinder responding apparatus, and takes responders attention away from the emergency.

Please check your smoke alarms for working batteries and proper placement in your home.

02/26/2026

Chief Chuck Bourgeois reports that Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:57pm St Mary 911 dispatched Franklin Fire Dept and Centerville Fire Dept to 200 block of Clark St in Franklin for a house fire - smoke coming from attic. Units arrived on scene within 3 minutes of dispatch, reporting single family dwelling with grey smoke coming from rear of the home.

Firefighters were met by homeowner who advised everyone and all pets had been evacuated from home. Firefighters entered that attic, located the fire and quickly brought under control.

The fire was investgated and the cause of fire deemed electrical in nature. No firefighters or civilians were injured. Red Cross has been contacted to assist homeowners. In total 3 engines, 1 rescue truck, and 16 firefighters responded to the incident.

Franklin Fire Dept would like to Thank Centerville Fire, Acadian Ambulance, Cleco, Franklin Police Dept, and St Mary 911.

-Chief Chuck Bourgeois

02/14/2026

Chief Chuck Bourgois reports that on February 13, 2026 at 6:15pm, St Mary 911 Dispatched Franklin Fire and Centerville Fire Departments to the 800 block of St. John Street in Franklin for a house on fire. Two FFD engines arrived on scene within 3 minutes, reporting a single family residence with fire showing from the rear of the building. Residents had self evacuated prior to fire department arrival.

Firefighters quickly deployed two attack lines to the structure, making an aggressive interior fire attack. Incident Command deemed the fire was under control within 20 minutes. In total 3 engines & 1 rescue responded to the scene with 12 Firefighters. No Injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. Red Cross has been contacted to assist the displaced residents. Investigation conducted by FFD Fire Investigstors, deemed the cause of the fire to be accidental, in the area of the utility room. Investigators also noted no working smoke alarms in the home.

Chief Bourgeois would like to stress the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home to provide early warning in the event of a fire.

Franklin Fire Department would like to thank, Centerville Fire, Cleco, Delta Utilities, Franklin Police, and Acadian Ambulance for their assistance.

Franklin Chief Chuck Bourgeois

01/14/2026

Exciting news for the City of Franklin and Franklin Fire Department!!!