An afternoon lightning strike sparks a residential structure fire. C-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of Ella Street at approximately 2:10 p.m., June 21, 2020. Upon arrival, personnel noted that the rear exterior of the structure was ablaze. SFD personnel attacked and extinguished the fire. The structure was unoccupied…
The City of La Vergne has hired Ronny Beasley to serve the city as Fire Chief. Beasley’s tentative start date is June 29. Beasley is a 28-year veteran of the Memphis Fire Department where he has held the ranks of Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, and Division Chief. He also managed the training division, which is responsible…
With schools being closed from COVID-19, we want to make sure our children who receive free/reduced breakfast and lunch still receive food. The La Vergne Fire Department has partnered with LifePoint Church to provide breakfast and lunch on Monday, March 16. Depending on needs, the day(s) may be expanded. If you need this assistance, please…
An early morning fire sends three to the hospital. A-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to 301 Jim Bowie Drive at approximately 4:12 a.m., March 4, 2020. Upon arrival, personnel noted that the structure was fully engulfed in flames. SFD personnel attacked and extinguished the fire. All residents escaped, but two were transported…
The driver of a tanker truck escaped a fire without injuries. B-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel responded to a tanker truck fire at approximately 5:35 a.m., February 19, 2020, in the McDonald’s parking located at 1855 Almaville Road in Smyrna. Upon arrival, personnel noted that the cab and engine of the tanker truck, carrying…
Four individuals were displaced after a fire destroyed their kitchen. C-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a fire at 302 Chicken Pike at approximately 12:30 p.m., February 16th. Four individuals inside the home were able to escape. Unattended cooking was the cause of this fire. “Cooking is the leading cause of home…
Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) recently received a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase three Mobile LED Light Towers. “Smyrna Fire Department is grateful for the support of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation,” shared Chief Bill Culbertson. “Illuminating the entire scene of an accident will mitigate the risk of injury to our personnel.”…
On February 8, 2020, 6:33 p.m., personnel from Smyrna Police Department, Smyrna Fire Department, and Rutherford County EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries at 1883 Almaville Road, near I-24, in front of the Mapco Station. Upon arrival, First Responders located a white Ford Ecsort and a red Toyota Highlander in the roadway,…
Smyrna Fire Department recently hosted the Fire Inspector I training course at Smyrna Fire Station 2. Nine personnel from Smyrna Fire Department, along with personnel from departments across Middle Tennessee, completed necessary training and passed testing to earn their State Fire Inspector Certification. “Smyrna Fire Department is committed to completing Life Safety Inspections in partnership…