An early morning house fire in the 4400 block of Huntwood Drive Thursday has left four adults and one child displaced. The American Red Cross is assisting the family who was fortunately not home when the blaze began. Rutherford County Fire & Rescue (RCFR) responded around 5:15 a.m., and according to Captain Larry Sloan, the…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) employee Tim Rowlett has been named, ‘Firefighter of the Year,’ by the Noon Exchange Club of Murfreesboro. The award was presented at the Noon Exchange Club of Murfreesboro 2019 Fire and Crime Prevention Banquet held at First Methodist Church on Thompson Lane Thursday, Oct. 10. Chief Mark Foulks accepted the…
Two Murfreesboro families are displaced after fire destroyed one home and spread to a neighboring home on Boyd Street Thursday morning. Two Murfreesboro families are displaced after fire destroyed one home and spread to a neighboring home on Boyd Street Thursday morning. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) was dispatched to the fire at 5002 Boyd…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) announces Brian Lowe as the department’s new Assistant Chief of Training. Lowe was promoted to the position recently to replace Allen Swader who retired in July. “It’s bittersweet to be elevated to the Assistant Chief position,” said Lowe. “I’ve enjoyed being on the front lines for the last 23 years…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews responded to a house fire at 1537 Lews Court just after 1:30am Thursday morning. According to Battalion Chief Joe Bell, firefighters from Station 9, 10, 1 and Rescue 2 responded and arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the home. The father was at work at the time of…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department welcomes seven new fire recruits. Luke Anderson, Clint Carter, Alex Hamlin, Nicholas Hruschak, Shawn Kautz, Cody Settlemire, and Blaise Thomas began orientation with the department on Monday, August 5. Upon completion of the department’s orientation, the group will head to the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy to go through 10 rigorous…
At 6:00 pm August 7th, RCFR responded to a structure fire on Deer Run Road. Almaville Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, Lascassas Volunteer Fire Department, Christiana Volunteer Fire Department, Rutherford County EMS and RCSO also responded to the scene. Heavy smoke and fire were seen upon arrival with flames shooting out of the top of the…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Citizens Fire Academy. “We have revamped the academy and added new and exciting evolutions,” said Fire & Life Safety Specialist Shan Womack. “We are eager to educate a small group of area residents on the various aspects of the services we offer…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is pleased to welcome Reisha Watson as the department’s new Administrative Aide II. Reisha started with MFRD on July 22, replacing Carol Whitaker who retired July 1. Reisha previously worked for the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) as an Administrative Support Specialist in the Training Division and has been with the…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue officials say a fire that occurred Sunday, July 28 at Yard Sale (204 S. Front Street) was intentionally set, and they need the public’s assistance with identifying the person of interest. According to Fire & Life Safety Specialist Shan Womack, a subject was seen walking up to the dumpster behind the business…