Fire Department · Combination
Franklin County Public Safety
Rocky Mount, VA · Franklin County
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Department careers page ↗Franklin County Public Safety is the countywide fire and emergency medical services agency for Franklin County, Virginia, headquartered in Rocky Mount. Its work is organized into several divisions, including Operations, Training, the Fire Marshal, Animal Services, and Emergency Management.
The department runs a blended career-and-volunteer system, coordinating 10 volunteer fire companies and 7 volunteer rescue squads spread throughout the county. It fields specialty capabilities well beyond basic response, including hazardous materials, search and rescue, swiftwater rescue, and technical rescue teams, and operates a chaplaincy program supporting those affected by fires, accidents, and health emergencies.
Call volume reflects a busy rural system: roughly 7,000 EMS calls and 3,500 fire calls each year. The county carries an ISO Public Protection Classification of 4/4Y countywide.
MissionProtect the lives, property, and environment of our residents and visitors through professional emergency response, fire prevention, and public education.
Employment opportunities with Franklin County Public Safety are posted through the county's Tyler Technologies employment portal at mss.franklincountyva.gov. Because the department is county-run, career openings are managed through Franklin County's human resources hiring process.
The department also actively recruits volunteers for its fire companies and rescue squads, with a dedicated "Volunteer Today" pathway on its website for residents interested in serving.
How do I apply for a job with Franklin County Public Safety?
Career openings are posted through Franklin County's employment portal at mss.franklincountyva.gov, where you can view current positions and apply online.
Does the department use volunteers?
Yes. The department coordinates 10 volunteer fire companies and 7 volunteer rescue squads across the county and has a "Volunteer Today" recruitment pathway for interested residents.
What kind of emergency work does the department handle?
It provides fire suppression and emergency medical services and operates specialty teams including hazardous materials, search and rescue, swiftwater rescue, and technical rescue.
How busy is the department?
The county responds to roughly 7,000 EMS calls and 3,500 fire calls annually.
What is the county's ISO rating?
Franklin County carries an ISO Public Protection Classification of 4/4Y countywide.