RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Chief Larry Farley highlighted how members of his department volunteered to assist in hurricane-ravaged areas, helping locate the bodies of those who perished in the floods caused by Hurricane Helene. He also explained the sequence of events that led to Rutherford County rescue workers being asked to join the recovery efforts.

In today’s interview with WGNS’ Scott Walker, Chief Farley also discussed the county’s rapid growth and how the fire department continues to meet the evolving needs of the community. From motor vehicle accidents to medical emergencies, RCFR has expanded its services in a planned, responsible manner to keep up with increasing demand.

Chief Larry Farley has served as the inaugural Fire Chief of the full-time Rutherford County Fire Rescue Department (RCFR) since its establishment on July 1, 2010. From the outset, he was tasked with building the department from scratch, transforming it from an all-volunteer operation into a full-time fire and rescue service. Under his leadership, RCFR has grown from a single station to six, with 97 full-time firefighters. Plans are also underway for three additional stations in Walter Hill, Christiana, and the Almaville Road area.

In 2019, RCFR merged with the Rutherford County EMS Special Operations Team, further enhancing its capabilities as an all-hazards emergency service. To visit RCFR, Click Here.