Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Communications

The Franklin Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center dispatches for the Franklin Fire Department through an intra-departmental agreement.

Do not call a fire station if you have an emergency!

Dispatch phone numbers:
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: (615) 794-2513

Outdoor Warning Sirens

The City of Franklin’s 15 outdoor warning sirens alert residents and guests to immediately seek shelter and obtain essential emergency information from a local radio or television station. The signals are electronically activated from Franklin’s Emergency Communications Center, and are in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines.

Outdoor Warning Siren Testing:

• First Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
• During the test, the sirens will sound for 3 minutes.