Fire Permits
State of NH law (RSA 227-l:7, I & II) requires that every person, firm or corporation  who kindles or causes to be kindled any fire, or shall burn or cause to be burned any material where fire could communicate to woodlands SHALL obtain a written fire permit from the forest fire warden in the town or city where the fire will be kindled.  An exception is allowed when the ground where you are burning is covered with snow, however, we ask that you still notify us by phone (934-2205) as a courtesy.  Permits are issued at the fire station (59 West Bow St.) during daytime hours and you must get a permit for the day that you intend to burn.  Each permit is only valid for a single day for the hours of 5 PM to 9 PM unless there is a steady rain, which at that time you can burn during the day with a permit.   There are several other issues that the property owner (or assigned agent) is required to be aware of prior to a permit being issued.  There is no fee for a fire permit. 

Group Tours
The fire station is always interested in giving tours to school age children.  Please call the station (934-2205) to make arrangements for this educational field trip with your class or civic group.  We also provide for family tours of the fire station and/or museum when time allows but all children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

Become a Member
We at the fire department are always looking to find dedicated individuals that are civic minded and enjoy helping people. 

Call members are those that are interested in helping their community on a part-time basis.  There are currently openings for both firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians.  These individuals play a major role in allowing the department to provide the high level of service that we do. 

Career Members are those that are interested in helping their community on a full-time basis. The Franklin Fire Department requires anyone interested to have taken and passed the State of NH Statewide Entry Level Firefighter Test and must be at least an Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate.  There are no career employment opportunities at this time.

For the City’s youth there is an Explorer Post that is open to both boys & girls from the age of 14-18.  This program provides a unique opportunity for our youth to experience the Fire/EMS service first hand.