Blue Springs Fire Department

10/09/2026

❗RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 24TH❗️
Due to weather concerns from hurricane Isaias this weekend, the Town of Hodges has decided to reschedule the Spirit of Hodges Festival to October 24th, 2026.

10/09/2026

New laws as of October 1st, 2026

10/08/2026

📢 County Offices Closed – Columbus Day

Please be reminded that Franklin County Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

🗑️ County garbage pickup will run on its regular schedule.

County offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 13.

Thank you, and we hope everyone has a safe holiday! 🇺🇸

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

🌲🪚 CHAINSAW SAFETY WORKSHOP 🪚🌲

Learn how to safely operate and work around chainsaws during this FREE, hands-on safety workshop!

Day 1
📅 October 8, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
📍 Ralph C. Bishop Center
201 Ash Avenue, Russellville, AL 35653
🕢 Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m.

Topics include:
✅ Chainsaw history & safety features
✅ Risk management, PPE & emergency planning
✅ Chainsaw ergonomics & starting protocols
✅ Prevention of chainsaw injuries
✅ Safe limbing and bucking practices
🍽️ Lunch will be provided!

👷‍♂️ Taught by a qualified instructor.

📲 Register online: https://aub.ie/ChainsawSafetyFranklin
☎️ Questions/Day 2 registration: (334) 752-1194

Space is limited—register today!

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY CLOSURE 🇺🇸

Franklin County offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

County garbage routes will be a day behind schedule.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 🇺🇸