05/29/2026
🎓🚒 Congratulations, Class of 2026!🚒🎓
As this week comes to a close, several members of the Franklin Fire Company family have crossed or will cross the stage as they celebrate their high school graduation as members of the Class of 2026.
At the Franklins, our Junior Member Program, founded by Michael Preisler, was built on a deep belief that young people can learn the importance of serving their community through the fire service while still prioritizing the importance of education and future goals.
These graduates started their journey with us as Junior Members as many of our members have, and have or will transition into Sr. Members. Along the way, they've balanced family, life, school, sports, jobs, extracurricular activities, and countless hours of training and volunteering with the fire company.
We're proud every year to watch any of our members reach milestones such as this. Graduation is a major accomplishment, and it's rewarding to see these young men and women follow in the footsteps of so many department members before them who have balanced education, service, and community involvement.
While this chapter is coming to a close, their journey with Franklin Fire Company doesn't end here. They'll continue to be familiar faces around the firehouse, at fundraisers and community events, and serving alongside us whenever they can.
From the Officers and Members of the Franklin Fire Company, congratulations and best wishes to all of our graduates. Thank you for carrying on a tradition of service that has been part of the Franklins for generations and, as always, for continuing to "bleed green". 💚🚒
