A Yeadon (PA) Fire Company No. 1 firefighter was struck by a vehicle December 29, 2025. The firefighter sustained minor injuries and was released from the hospital.

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A CSX train derailment on Tuesday morning forced residents to evacuate their homes or shelter in place after a railcar leaked molten sulfur, creating a dangerous gas plume. The Trenton Fire Department reported that fewer than 100 homes were impacted by the incident, which occurred around 6:30 a.m.

Chuck Sadler with the Trenton Voluntary Fire Department received a page stating that several CSX cars had rolled off the tracks. He was one of the first people on the scene. “The accident scene was within a mile of my house, less than a mile. So, we were there pretty quickly,” Sadler said.

“Two or three of us got there, and it was quite a bit more than we expected.” “There was some smoke, low-hanging smoke, and did notice like a little irritation to the throat, but nothing severe. And we just got upwind of it and stayed there.”

As firefighters realized one of the rail cars was leaking molten sulfur, they began alerting those who live within a mile of the derailment, telling residents to leave their homes or shelter in place with their HVAC systems turned off. Frank Amaro lives near Highway 41, about a mile from where the train derailed.

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Franklin’s Fire Department over the past three weeks has said goodbye to five high ranking officials who have retired after a combined 146 years of service.

“Each of these leaders has played a significant role in shaping the department and mentoring the firefighters who will carry our mission forward,” said Fire Chief Glenn Johnson. “Through their leadership, professionalism, and dedication, they strengthened both our culture and the level of service provided to the Franklin community. We are grateful for their contributions and proud of the legacy they leave behind.”

Some of the positions have already been filled. Battalion Chief Jose Periut was promoted to fill the position vacated by Battalion Chief Joe Polenzani. Additional promotion announcements are expected soon.

Here’s more about the five retirees and what they expect to do with their newfound free time:

Lieutenant Todd Stapleton (31 years) – Stapleton originally started his career in the Franklin Fire Department by accident. The Brentwood native was invited by a friend to a volunteer meeting in 1989 and then he and his identical twin brother Scott joined the Williamson County Rescue Squad (WCRS) as volunteer firefighters. Five years later, Stapleton was hired by the FFD. He plans to take a little time to get back to what would be considered “a normal schedule” before deciding what comes next.

Battalion Chief Joe Polenzani (27 years) – ​​Polenzani began his career in 1992 as a volunteer firefighter with the Ashland City Fire Department, where he served for 10 years, until he got married and moved to Williamson County. He then joined the Franklin Fire Department in 1998. He plans to remain active with the State’s Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team, continue teaching at national training conferences and hopes to spend more time playing music, especially with the Nashville Fire Pipes and Drums.

Lieutenant Dave Metcalf (28 years) – After Metcalf’s military service in the United States Air Force, he entered the fire service as a volunteer in 1990 with Bullion Fire, later becoming a paid/call firefighter with the Nevada County Consolidated Fire Protection District while also working in construction. When his family relocated to Middle Tennessee, Metcalf followed and joined the Franklin Fire Department in 1997. Metcalf is planning to travel and spend more time with his four grandchildren.

Assistant Fire Chief Greg Baltimore (33 years) – Baltimore joined the Franklin Fire Department in 1992 and progressed through the ranks from firefighter to engineer, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief and assistant fire chief. He served 13 years as a battalion chief before being promoted to assistant fire chief in December 2020. During his tenure, he was a key leader in maintaining the department’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating, a distinction earned by only the top one percent of fire departments nationwide out of more than 37,000 evaluated. He plans to spend time with his wife, his son, who is a high school senior, along with his adult son and daughter-in-law and their newly born daughter.

Captain Tom Chaffin (27 years) – A graduate of Franklin High School, Chaffin began his fire service career in 1992 as a volunteer firefighter in Bowling Green, Kentucky, while attending Western Kentucky University. After graduating, he returned to Franklin, joined the Williamson County Rescue Squad in 1994 as a volunteer firefighter, and was hired by the Franklin Fire Department in 1998. He considers one of his proudest accomplishments to be maintaining a strong family life throughout his career. He and his wife, Mindy, have two children, Alyssa (20) and Aaron (15). Chaffin looks forward to “our family’s adventure” of what comes next.

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