Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

MFRD Firefighters Extinguish Sunday Afternoon House Fire on Bradyville Pike

Apr 13, 2026 at 04:24 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) units were kept busy Sunday afternoon as they battled a residential structure fire on Bradyville.... Read More
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S Curve Crash Sends Vehicles Into Clark Boulevard Home

Apr 12, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An otherwise quiet Sunday morning was abruptly interrupted for residents on the s-curve of Clark Boulevard after a two-vehicle accident resulting.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Limits Damage in Hamberton Circle Blaze

Apr 12, 2026 at 04:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews were called Saturday to battle a residential fire that broke out on Hamberton Circle. The fire st.... Read More

MFRD Responds to Fire at Siegel High School Auditorium

Mar 24, 2026 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a localized fire incident at Siegel High School on Tuesday morning..... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Offers FREE CPR Class for Citizens May 30th

Mar 21, 2026 at 08:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is once again putting lifesaving skills directly into the hands of the community. They will host a free Citizen.... Read More

From Fire Brigades to Drone Teams - Chief Mark McCluskey Discusses the Evolution of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue

Mar 03, 2026 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Chief Mark McCluskey, a 41-year veteran of the force, to.... Read More

Students Safely Evacuated After HVAC Issue Fills Murfreesboro Elementary School Library with Smoke

Feb 19, 2026 at 09:49 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Here’s an update on Wednesday’s smoke scare at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School. The call came in about an hour and a h.... Read More

Faulty HVAC Unit Triggers Emergency Evacuation at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary

Feb 18, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A mechanical failure in a heating and cooling unit forced the emergency evacuation of Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon..... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department welcomes first full-time EMS Instructor

Jan 27, 2026 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. (WGNS) -The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) announces the addition of Captain John Rutledge as the department’s newest member and first.... Read More

Four MFRD Firefighters Recognized for Life-Saving Residential Fire Rescue

Jan 19, 2026 at 07:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Four firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department were formally recognized Saturday for their heroic actions during a residential fire.... Read More
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Red Cross Assisting Family After Sunday Morning Blaze on Oakhaven Dr.

Jan 04, 2026 at 09:57 am by WGNS News

MUJRFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews responded to a residential structure fire at 2211 Oakhaven Drive just before 8:00 a.m. Sunday morni.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighter Honored After Dramatic Rescue on E. Burton Street

Dec 20, 2025 at 08:41 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Department has long been known for its readiness, professionalism, and deep commitment to the people it serves. That reputati.... Read More
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Vehicle Crashes Into Home on River Rock Boulevard; One Hospitalized

Oct 28, 2025 at 12:06 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Tuesday (10/28/2025) a quiet morning took a sudden turn when an SUV crashed into a home on River Rock Blvd., prompting swift response from Murfreesboro F.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Marshal Assists in Deadly Humphreys County Explosion Investigation

Oct 16, 2025 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Assistant Fire Marshal Shandreah Womack is deployed through the rest of the week. She is assi.... Read More

Ropes, Rescue, and Readiness: Murfreesboro Firefighters Train for the Toughest Emergencies

Oct 09, 2025 at 08:03 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - If you’ve driven past the Doug Young Public Safety Training Facility at the corner of New Salem Highway and Bridge Avenue, you may have spotted someth.... Read More
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UPDATE: Murfreesboro Firefighters Extinguish Garage Fire on James Drive; No Injuries Reported

Oct 01, 2025 at 08:09 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews quickly extinguished a garage fire on James Drive Monday morning, September 29, 2025. The home is located ju.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Marshal Brian Lowe on Hydrants, Sprinklers, and Fire Safety

Jul 07, 2025 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Brian Lowe to discuss how quickly tragedy can.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Hosted First-Ever Citizens CPR Class

Jun 06, 2025 at 06:58 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) held its inaugural Citizens CPR Class last Saturday 5/31/2025). The free training session wa.... Read More

Seconds Matter: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Calls for Responsible Parking

Mar 24, 2025 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is issuing an important reminder to residents and business owners: keep streets and emergency access.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Opens Registration for 2025 Teen Fire Academy

Mar 10, 2025 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is excited to announce the return of its Teen Fire Academy, providing an engaging, hands-on firefightin.... Read More