Former Franklin fire captain dies after battle with brain cancer
Captain Bill Almon also spent decades volunteering his services and was known for his “lifelong commitment to serving others.”
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Franklin Fire Department is remembering a revered former fire captain who died after a battle with brain cancer.
Captain Bill Almon died Thursday morning, the fire department said. The 49-year-old worked for FFD for nearly three decades before he retired in April 2025.
“Captain Almon was a firefighter, fire officer, mentor, and friend to many, and his impact on the FFD and our community will not be forgotten,” the city said.
Almon was a decorated public servant, the city of Franklin said in a post about his passing. Among his accomplishments was being named Fire Officer of the Year in 2023 and receiving the Excellence Award in 2014 for his assistance in tracking down an aggravated arsonist.
He also spent decades volunteering his services and was known for his “lifelong commitment to serving others.”
The late fireman began volunteering with Williamson County Fire/Rescue in 1994, going on in the decades after to move up the ranks and serve as captain at Station 23 on Thompson’s Station Road West. He was later named assistant chief, per the city of Franklin.
The late captain’s retirement came about a year and a half after his brain cancer diagnosis. Franklin reports that he is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and their two sons.
“Please keep Captain Almon’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the post said. “Details regarding his celebration of life will be shared as soon as they become available.”
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