The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that it is now fully staffed, enhancing its ability to deliver quality and efficient fire and rescue services to the growing Murfreesboro community. This achievement comes after the Murfreesboro City Council approved a significant pay raise for firefighters in the 2025 budget, increasing salaries approximately $6,000 to…
Firefighters from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department joined more than 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a training conference last weekend, thanks to the generosity of the Gary Sinise Foundation. The foundation provided the conference free of charge, including tuition, lodging, and meals. Gary Sinise is well known for his role as…
The Citizens Fire Academy is a chance for citizens to better appreciate and understand the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department employees and the services the department offers. During the four-week course, you will receive the chance to participate in activities and services provided by MFRD. Try on turnout gear, experience climbing a 65′ aerial, practice extrication,…
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is honored to announce the retirement of Battalion Chief Tracy Summar, after three decades of service to the City of Murfreesboro. “We want to thank Summar for his many years of service and dedication to the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department,” said Chief Mark McCluskey. “We hope his retirement brings…
A woman stranded for more than an hour after her kayak overturned is rescued by the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Swiftwater Rescue Team Wednesday afternoon. Fast-moving water in the Stones River caused the kayak to overturn near the Cason Lane Trailhead. The woman managed to grab hold of a tree, while holding the upside-down…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters with Ladder 6 had to rescue a bed-ridden woman from apartment that caught fire Thursday night. Everyone else in the apartment and two adjacent units got out on their own. There were no injuries. Firefighters also saved a dog. The fire was reported at the Park Place Apartments in the…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Fire Marshal Brian Lowe becomes only one of 1,873 fire officials internationally to receive a ‘Chief Fire Officer’ (CFO) designation. The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) voted unanimously to re-confer Lowe’s CFO designation on Thursday, Feb. 15. “It’s an honor to be recognized by my peers in the fire service,” Lowe…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey has named Josh Oliver as the new Assistant Chief of Suppression. “I look forward to continuing to serve MFRD, and the community in this new role,” Oliver said. “I look forward to working closely with Oliver and Assistant Chief of Medical Jamie Layhew, and witnessing their continued…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark McCluskey has named Jamie Layhew as the new Assistant Chief for the Medical Division. “Leadership is not only about being in charge, but also about taking care of those you’re in charge of,” Layhew said. “I will continue to lead with courage, and compassion in this new role….
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Firefighter Jacob Bien has been named, ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Exchange Club of Rutherford County. Exchange Club Treasurer Melissa Wright presented Bien with the award at an award luncheon at Through the Grapevine on Broadmor St. Wednesday, Nov. 8. Fire Chief Mark McCluskey, Assistant Chief of Training Nicole…