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In a ceremonial event held on January 7th, the Franklin Fire Company officially inaugurated its new officers for the year 2025. The officers, who are prepared to dedicate another year to serving their community and department, were sworn in this evening.
Leading the team will be Fire Chief Mark Trace (Badge 46), supported by Deputy Fire Chief Dave Olson (Badge 47). Assisting them will be Assistant Fire Chiefs Owen Ranck (Badge 48) and Steve Himes (Badge 49). The operations team will be rounded out by Captain Matt Bigler (Badge 44), Lieutenant Colby Miller (Badge 44), and Sergeants John Emmons (Badge 44-1) and Payden Miller (Badge 44-2).
The administrative roles have also been filled, with James Hull Jr. taking on the role of President and Bill Kelly as Vice President. Deneisha Hull has been appointed Secretary, with Travis Miller as Assistant Secretary. Stacy Hull will serve as Treasurer.
The Board of Trustees will include Joel Preisler, Gary Himes, Larry Trace, Nick Miller, and Justin Preisler. The Chaplain will be Steve Ocker, who also holds a position within the Fire Police as Lieutenant.
Fire Police operations will be led by Captain Josh Pogue, with Kevin Kramer serving as Sergeant. Additionally, Franklin Fireman’s Relief will be managed by Ink Burkett, Bill Kelly, and Larry Trace, with Perry Goetz overseeing the Chambersburg Fireman’s Relief.
The Franklin Fire Company expresses its congratulations to all the officers elected and extends its best wishes for their tenure in the coming year.
