Last week wrapped up an intense accelerated Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) class provided by Motlow State Community College (MSCC) for personnel from Murfreesboro and La Vergne Fire Rescue Departments. The eight-weeks class was provided to students through a partnership with MSCC formed to better provide emergency medical response in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. The students…
What started out as an idea from a Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Captain, became an amazing partnership between MFRD and the school systems to deliver some holiday joy to some local elementary students. MFRD crews have joined several local students for their Thanksgiving lunches. MFRD Captain Clay Estes contacted Public Information Officer Ashley McDonald…
The eastbound lanes of 840 at Exit 55 were blocked by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement for several hours Monday night and early Tuesday morning due to a semi-truck fire. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s Engine 5 and District 7 arrived just after 10:00 pm to find the tractor full involved. Fortunately, both…
With the upcoming holiday week that is sure to have many of our citizens in the kitchen, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone of some important safety information. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, and the day…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s District 9, Engine 10, and Ladder 2 responded to a fire at 2448 Janell Court just before 6:00 Saturday morning. The crews arrived to find the two story home’s garage fully involved and making its way into the house. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly. However, the garage will likely…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department’s District 1, Engine 4, and Rescue 2 responded to a mobile home fire at 813 Naylor Avenue just before 7:00 Saturday night. Crews were able to see flames coming from the unit upon arrival. Fortunately, everyone was out and unharmed. According to Battalion Chief Brian Lowe, firefighters were able to get…
Four MFRD personnel were recently promoted due to retirements and departures from the department. David Bricker and Chase Martin were promoted to Captain and Matt Roeger and Matthew Twomey were promoted to Engineer. “We could not be more proud of these individuals,” said Fire Rescue Chief Mark Foulks. “They have worked hard to rise through…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue’s Districts 1, 4, 8, and Rescue 7 responded to an apartment fire located at 1321 Dudley Street just before 11:00 Wednesday morning. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke exiting the attic and located the fire in the bathroom and attic area of Unit 5. Fortunately no one was in the unit…
An investigation by both RCFD and RCSO Investigators into the cause of a March 27th house fire has resulted in the arrest of Judith Johnson of Murfreesboro. Mrs. Johnson has been charged with arson and booked into the Rutherford County jail, being held on a $25,000 bond. The suspicious fire took place around 3:15 am,…
At approximately 2:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, Murfreesboro Fire Rescue responded to a hazardous oil spill from Volunteer Oil Services located at 129 Cannon Avenue between West Main Street and Bridge Avenue. Ladder 1, Rescue 9, and Battalion Chief Daryl Alexander and Battalion Chief Joe Bell responded to the call. Upon arrival, they noticed…