Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Dept

07/19/2026

**Highway 89 / West Pine street closed**

Last night at 9:21pm FCVFD was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer.

Communications advised it was a tractor trailer vs a power pole with live lines down on the truck.

FCVFD arrived on scene to find a tractor hauling a piece of heavy machinery that had been caught in cable lines with live secondary power lines down across 89.

Highway 89 was closed down last night from Horizon Equipment rentals to Toast road. It will remain closed till early afternoon today while power crews fix the poles and down lines.

Toast road is open and will be the diverted route around the incident.

Please plan accordingly during your commute today.

07/16/2026

Thank you to the team at Wholesale Monument for their work on this!

We’re proud of and thankful for all of the members who have served with our fire department for over 20 years.

We are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to create this monument for Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department! As a local business, we love this community and are grateful for every opportunity to give back to the people who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe.

Thank you to all of the firefighters—past and present—for your unwavering service, sacrifice, and commitment to those you protect every day. We're proud to provide something that will stand as a lasting tribute to their service. 🚒🧑‍🚒🩵

07/07/2026

Today at Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department, A member spent the day completing apparatus certifications.

Before any firefighter is allowed to respond to emergency calls on one of our trucks, they must first demonstrate that they can safely operate and use that apparatus. Safety—for both our firefighters and the citizens we serve—is always our top priority.

For the trucks pictured, each member must complete:
-20 hours of supervised driving
-6 hours of pump operations training
-A minimum of 3 emergency responses with a supervising officer

Only after successfully completing these requirements can they be evaluated and certified by the Fire Chief or an Assistant Chief.

These standards take time, dedication, and commitment, but they ensure that when you call 911, the firefighters responding are trained, prepared, and capable of operating the equipment safely and effectively.

Thank you to all of our members and officers who dedicated their time today to training. Your commitment to excellence makes our department stronger and our community safer.

Pride Protecting Others.

07/07/2026

Today at 3:56pm, FCVFD in our primary response area, was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the area of Sparger Road off Hwy 89.

FCVFD Engine 3 arrived onscene within 1 minute of dispatch and advised a working vehicle fire.
The vehicle was on the roadway and had the engine compartment fully involved with fire.
The vehicle fire was extinguished before any fire had extended to the grass or woods.

FCVFD responded with 5 volunteers along with 1 engine and 1 tanker.

Paid staff at the station aided in the quick on scene time for Engine 3.

Thankful for a great group of volunteers to serve this community.

- Chief Soots

07/02/2026

Stay safe during this heat advisory! ☀️ 🌡️

Take breaks indoors, stay hydrated, and check in on each other. Know the signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Take care of yourself. Check out these great tips from Surry County Emergency Services.

We care about you!

🌡️ HEAT ADVISORY FOR SURRY COUNTY 🌡️

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area through this evening and again from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday. Heat index values are expected to reach 107–108°F, creating dangerous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors.

High temperatures combined with high humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

🚑 Protect yourself and those around you:
• Drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty.
• Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Check on older adults, young children, and anyone without adequate cooling.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle, even for a few minutes.

If you or someone else experiences confusion, loss of consciousness, a high body temperature, or stops sweating, call 911 immediately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Please take this heat seriously and make safety a priority over the next two days.

07/02/2026

Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department – 2nd Quarter Report

As we wrap up the second quarter of the year, we want to share a look at what your volunteer firefighters have been responding to in our community:

-Total Calls: 252
-Fire-Related Calls: 95
-Medical Calls: 157
-Structure Fires: 17
-Motor Vehicle Collisions: 12
-Outside/grass/woods Fires: 31

Total Response Rate: 93.6%
Fire related call response: 100%

Behind every number is a call for help, and your firefighters continue to answer — day and night — balancing work, family, and service to this community.

We are proud of the dedication shown by our members and grateful for the continued support from the citizens we serve.

“Pride Protecting Others.”

- Chief Soots

06/17/2026

Today at 6:09pm, FCVFD in our primary response area, was dispatched to a vehicle fire in the area of Critz Street off Toast Road.

FCVFD member arrived on scene within 2 minutes of dispatch and advised a working vehicle fire close to a structure. FCVFD Engine 1 arrived on scene shortly after.

Surry Communications automatically upgraded the response for a structure fire. Mount Airy Fire Department, Bannertown Volunteer Fire Department, and Four Way Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched and added to the call with FCVFD.

The vehicle fire was extinguished before any fire had extended to the structure.

FCVFD responded with 7 volunteers along with 2 engine’s and 1 tanker

Thankfully this did not extend to the structure and was contained to the vehicle.

Thank you to the assisting departments response.

- Chief Soots

06/14/2026

** Important Announcement **

Please find the attached release.

06/08/2026

Surry County fire departments call on residents to attend the June 15 commissioners meeting.

06/08/2026

Departments point to a stipulation that gives the county their assets if they were to dissolve or cease to provide services.