GET INVOLVED
Neighbors Protecting Neighbors
District No. 4 is powered by community members who step forward as part-time, on-call firefighters. Thirty local men and women dedicate their time and skills to protect lives and property across 180 square miles of Franklin County.
When you join District No. 4, you’re not just signing up for a role — you’re carrying on a tradition of service, honor, and community pride that has stood since 1963.
WHAT OUR FIREFIGHTERS DO
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Respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
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Participate in ongoing training
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Support prevention programs, school visits, and community events
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Help neighbors stay safe with inspections and public education
No prior firefighting experience is required. Our on-call firefighters receive extensive training to prepare for emergency response, firefighting, rescue, and safety operations.
Training and support
No prior firefighting experience is required. Our on-call firefighters receive extensive training to prepare for emergency response, firefighting, rescue, and safety operations.
Who can get involved
Must be at least 18 years old
Live within or near the district
Commit time to training and emergency calls
Share a strong sense of duty, teamwork, and community spirit
Why it matters
Every call answered, every fire fought, every life protected — it all begins with neighbors willing to step forward. District No. 4 shows that part-time, on-call firefighters keep Franklin County safe and strong.
How to apply
Email: info@franklinfire4.org
Call Secretary Adrian Koelzer at (509) 531-9386
Stop by the Basin City Firehall during a monthly commissioner meeting
Serve with pride. Protect with honor. Become part of Franklin Fire District No. 4.