A five-week-old baby locked inside a hot SUV was pulled to safety by fast-acting firefighters who broke the windows and removed the infant. An off-duty nurse assisted with other life-saving medical care until medics arrived. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Kroger on Old Fort Pkwy. on Monday, June 13 at 5:16 p.m….
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Swiftwater Rescue team rescues two teens clinging to trees after their kayak overturned in fast-moving water on the Stones River. The 18-years-olds, a male and female, launched their kayak at the Searcy Street Greenway Trailhead just before noon Friday. As they proceeded down the river, they hit a fast-moving rapid…
A Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Hazmat team has determined nothing harmful was inside an envelope after a woman opened it and reported feeling ill on Monday, May 16. Firefighters responded to the Northfield Commons Apartments, 2325 Willowbrook Dr., around 1:17 p.m. for a medical call. A female resident opened a package addressed to her…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is launching a Teen Fire Academy in July for local students ages 13 to 17. The fire academy teaches cadets about the fire service, provides teamwork, and leadership skills, and sparks interest in becoming a firefighter. “This is a way of making a positive difference in the lives of teenagers…
The calls for service you don’t often hear about. An elderly lady called 9-1-1 to report her water wasn’t working. It turns out her water bill was overdue and water was turned off. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Captain David Bricker and Officer Jaydin Davis both gave money to purchase water, food and snacks for the…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark Foulks announces the promotion of two long-time employees. Mark McCluskey has been promoted to assistant chief of operations. McCluskey began his career with MFRD in February 1985 as a fire fighter and moved up through the ranks as a captain and to battalion chief of special operations. McCluskey…
The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) first female captain and first female assistant chief is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service to the department and the City of Murfreesboro. Assistant Chief Kaye Jernigan began her career with MFRD in November 1988. She rose through the ranks as a firefighter, driver, captain, and assistant chief….
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is asking residents to do their part to help prevent flooding and keep safety in mind as the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ida (Tropical Depression Ida) approach the area. The storm is expected to dump two to six inches of rain in the city over a 12-hour period beginning Monday…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) and Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to the Mona Boat Ramp located on the East Fork of the Stones River Monday afternoon for reports of a possible missing person. According to RCFR Captain Adam Rose, two men were tying down their boat, when they heard a dog barking and…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR), Almaville Volunteer Fire Department, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) responded to a boat fire in the Stewart’s Creek area of Percy Priest lake Sunday afternoon around 2:30. According to Captain John Ingle, the boat was a total loss, and…