Bill Almon

Bill Almon, a captain with the Franklin Fire Department, died Jan. 15, 2026, from brain cancer at the age of 49. Almon retired as captain of Station No. 6 in April 2025 after his diagnosis in 2023. He spent 27 years with the Franklin Fire Department and was named Fire Office of the Year in 2023 and numerous other awards. Prior to joining the Franklin Fire Department, he joined Williamson County Fire Rescue in 1994 as a volunteer and then was promoted through the ranks, serving as a captain and assistant chief. He was later made a lifetime member of the department.