New Franklin firefighter sworn-in Monday LND Staff Published: Apr 8, 2016 | 3:21 AM | Updated: Mar 29, 2021 | 11:38 AM FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin Fire Department has a new firefighter. Benjamin Patterson was sworn-in on Monday during the City Council meeting. The fire department has approximately 50 members. COLUMBUS WEATHER Are you a resident of Bartholomew County? Yes No Voting Ends: Never