RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residential smoke alarms provided a crucial early warning to Rutherford County residents during a home fire late Sunday, August 25. The smoke alarms, installed by Rutherford County Fire and Rescue (RCFR) crews on November 6, 2022, through the “Get Alarmed” grant program, activated that evening, alerting the occupants to the danger.

RCFR crews swiftly responded to the residence on Homewood Drive in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and flames on the exterior of the home. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the Rutherford County Fire Marshal’s Office was called to investigate. The investigation revealed that the fire originated in a void space beneath the kitchen floor. Thanks to the early warning from the smoke alarms, the residents were able to escape safely.

“Residential smoke alarms are critical to increasing survivability in the event of a home fire,” said Rutherford County Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders.

Rutherford County residents without smoke alarms can request free installation by submitting a form online at Rutherford County’s website or by calling 615-867-4626.

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