Franklin County Fire Department

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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.

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the firefighters, first responders, and coun...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the firefighters, first responders, and countless others who answered the call that day.

Twenty-five years later, their sacrifice and service are still remembered.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

A big thank you to The Salty Paramedic for sending our department copies of his book “Don’t Lose Yourself”. One of the b...
09/10/2026

A big thank you to The Salty Paramedic for sending our department copies of his book “Don’t Lose Yourself”.

One of the best parts of the fire service is seeing members from different departments continue to look out for one another, even when they may never work on the same crew or respond to the same call.

Mental health is an important part of taking care of our people, and we appreciate him thinking of our members and sharing a resource created specifically for first responders.

Thank you for supporting the fire service and for continuing to look out for the people behind the uniform.

We would like to thank everyone who helped honor our member Kolby Tucker and support his family during the funeral and p...
09/07/2026

We would like to thank everyone who helped honor our member Kolby Tucker and support his family during the funeral and procession.

The support shown by the fire service, law enforcement, military, emergency services, local government, businesses, and community meant a great deal to both the family and our department. Seeing so many people come together to pay their respects is something we will not forget.

A special thank you to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office KY, City of Frankfort Fire & EMS, Frankfort Police Department and Emergency 911, Frankfort/Franklin County Emergency Management, Lexington Fire Department, Scott County Fire Department, and Georgetown Fire for the additional support and assistance they provided throughout the services and procession.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Mike Billings for the time, effort, logistical expertise, and personal support he gave in helping everything come together.

We are also extremely grateful to the many departments, agencies, organizations, and businesses that provided apparatus, personnel, traffic control, staging, meals, logistical support, or participated in the procession:

Franklin County Roads
Franklin County Health Department
City of Frankfort Streets
City of Frankfort Public Transit
Kentucky State Police
Kentucky Fire Commission
Kentucky Task Force 1
BERT
Carey’s Towing
Kroger
Panera Bread
McDonald’s
Old Ford Dealership

Anderson County Fire
Powell County Fire
Bath County Fire
Okolona Fire
Stamping Ground Fire
Shelby County Fire
Shelbyville Fire
Woodford County Fire
Versailles Fire
Scott County Fire
Georgetown Fire
Lancaster Fire
Wi******er Fire
Richmond Fire
Radcliff Fire
Glencoe Fire & Rescue
Burlington Fire Protection District
Pleasureville Fire & Rescue
Midway Fire
Somerset/Pulaski County
Science Hill Fire
Willisburg Fire
Boyle County Fire
Owen County Emergency Management
Owen County Volunteer Fire
Owenton Volunteer Fire
Monterey Fire
Nicholasville Fire
Olympian Springs Fire
Owingsville Fire
Campbellsburg Fire
New Castle Fire
Fairdale Fire & EMS
Jessamine County
Wilmore Fire
Springfield Fire
Waco Fire & Rescue
Waddy Fire & Rescue
Greenville Fire
Frankfort Regional Medical Center

There were also additional departments and apparatus that participated but may not have been captured on the sign-in sheet. Please know that your presence and support were noticed and sincerely appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who stood beside the family and our department and helped honor our member with the respect he deserved.

08/31/2026

Tomorrow the Frankfort and Franklin County community will come together to honor the life of Franklin County Firefighter Kolby Tucker.

The celebration of life will include a large procession of fire and EMS vehicles in Kolby's honor, beginning from Capital City Christian Church, traveling from Versailles Road to KY676/East West Connector, to Martin Luther King Blvd, turning onto East Main, ending at the Frankfort Cemetery. Please be aware of traffic impacts beginning approximately 11:30 AM Tuesday, September 1 and lasting until the procession concludes in these areas. A map of the route is below.

During this time, traffic will be blocked from E Main Street to allow entrance to the cemetery. Downtown traffic coming from Capital Avenue will be directed to turn left onto W Main and traffic on W Main will be diverted to Capital Avenue. The intersection at E Main and MLK Blvd will be blocked during the procession, please use an alternate route. Glenns Creek Road from E Main to Fowler St/Cold Harbor Drive will be closed for approximately 2 hours.

Frankfort Police and ​Franklin County Sheriffs Office will be on hand to assist with traffic control, please observe caution and respect during this time. Our community's thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time.

It is with great sadness that Franklin County Fire & Rescue announces the passing of Firefighter Kolby Tucker.Kolby serv...
08/26/2026

It is with great sadness that Franklin County Fire & Rescue announces the passing of Firefighter Kolby Tucker.

Kolby served our department for the past three years and was a highly valued member of our fire department family. His dedication, eagerness to learn, and desire to continually grow as a firefighter earned him the respect of those who had the opportunity to work alongside him.

Our thoughts are with Kolby’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, as well as his friends and fellow firefighters.

Out of respect for Kolby’s family, we ask that their privacy be respected in the days ahead.

-Franklin County Fire Department

08/14/2026

With all the rain we’ve had lately, our recruits figured they might as well get a little wetter!

Recent training included sprinkler operations and practicing how to properly shut down an activated sprinkler. Sprinkler heads activate when exposed to enough heat, helping control a fire until crews can fully extinguish it.

Once the fire is under control, a timely sprinkler shutoff is important to help limit unnecessary water damage. Another simple but important skill for our recruits to have.

Congratulations once again to our recently promoted members, who were officially pinned during tonight’s Franklin County...
08/12/2026

Congratulations once again to our recently promoted members, who were officially pinned during tonight’s Franklin County Fiscal Court meeting.

The pinning ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter and new responsibilities within the department. We’re proud to see each of these members continue to grow in their careers and take on their new roles.

Congratulations to Battalion Chief James Hodge, Captains Tyler Ratliff, Kris Toles,Michael Shaw and Engineers Aaron Vossmer, Bryan Miracle, and John Harris on your well-earned promotions!

There’s still time to apply with Franklin County Fire Department. Applications remain open through **August 24, 2026**. ...
08/12/2026

There’s still time to apply with Franklin County Fire Department. Applications remain open through **August 24, 2026**.

Starting pay is **$58,633**, increasing to **$64,157 after the 6-month probationary period with required certifications**, along with employer-paid employee insurance and additional benefit options. If you’ve been considering a career in the fire service, now is the time to get your application in.

Apply here: https://franklincounty.ky.gov/fire-department/

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106 Darby Shire Circle
Frankfort, KY
40601

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+15026951617

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