Franklin County Fire & EMS

05/26/2026

🌧 Franklin County Emergency Management is pleased to announce the installation of new Virginia Department of Emergency Management Flood Intel sensors at three locations across Franklin County:

✅ Blackwater River at Callaway Road
✅ Maggodee Creek at Naff Road
✅ Story Creek at Waidsboro Road

📏 These sensors will provide real-time water level monitoring to support flood awareness, emergency response, and public safety throughout our community. The sensors are currently being calibrated and will soon be available for public viewing through the National Weather Service website.

🔎 This proactive investment in flood monitoring and modeling will help improve preparedness, strengthen emergency response efforts, and provide more accurate and timely information during severe weather events affecting Franklin County residents and travelers.

The project was completed at no cost to Franklin County through a collaborative partnership between the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Flood Intel Division, the National Weather Service, and Franklin County Emergency Management.

05/13/2026

A-Shift took advantage of the beautiful day to work on basic pump operations and drafting. Training like this helps us stay sharp and better serve the citizens of our community when they need us most.

05/04/2026

Today we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of firefighters around the world. On International Firefighters’ Day, we recognize the brave individuals who risk their lives to protect our communities, often running toward danger when others must run away.

Thank you for your strength, your service, and your unwavering commitment to our community. We remember those who have fallen and stand in gratitude with those who continue to serve every day.

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04/27/2026

04/24/2026

🚨 Franklin County Fire & EMS is Hiring Community Paramedic!🚨

04/15/2026

Behind every siren, there’s a calm, steady voice guiding help to where it’s needed most. This week, we honor our 911 telecommunicators — the unseen heroes who answer the call every time.

04/07/2026

We are recommending no open air burning due to high fire danger. Due to low humidity, gusty winds, and dry condtions.

03/31/2026

Franklin County residents are advised of the upcoming Great Mother March traveling through our community April 4–6. This 32-day walk from Asheville to Washington, D.C. will pass through our community beginning April 4.

Participants include approximately 20 individuals rotating in groups of 4–6 marchers at a time. Marchers will be walking against traffic and generally off the roadway, accompanied by a small number of support vehicles. In the event of inclement weather, participants will relocate by vehicle to stay on schedule. Overall impacts to the area are expected to be minimal.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution and be mindful of increased pedestrian activity along the following routes:

📍 March Schedule & Travel Impacts:

April 4 (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Route: Floyd to Ferrum Park
Primary impacts: Turners Creek Road and Route 40

April 5 (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Route: Ferrum Park to Pigg River Community Center
Primary impacts: Route 40 and the Town of Rocky Mount

April 6 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Route: Pigg River Community Center to Wind Vineyards (Bedford County)
Primary impacts: Town of Rocky Mount and Route 122

Please allow extra travel time, remain alert, and help ensure the safety of all participants.

03/16/2026

Stay weather aware today.

Severe weather likely today. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the mountain region under a Slight Risk, the foothills in an Enhanced Risk and the Piedmont in a Moderate Risk. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, tornadoes are also possible.

03/14/2026

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Tornadoes can form quickly, sometimes with little warning. Knowing where to go ahead of time can save valuable seconds.

The safest place during a tornado is a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows. Mobile homes and vehicles are not safe shelters.

Now is also a good time to prepare an emergency kit with essentials like water, flashlights, batteries, medications, and important documents.

Stay informed by monitoring weather alerts and having multiple ways to receive warnings.

Preparedness helps keep our community safe here in Franklin County.