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Fire, Floods & Overdoses: Inside Murfreesboro Fire Rescue with Chief McCluskey

Apr 09, 2025 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey to break down a busy month for MFRD..... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Complete Intensive HazMat Training

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) have been hard at work over the past two weeks, with 18 members completing a ri.... Read More

Three Injured in Veterans Parkway Rollover Crash

Mar 24, 2025 at 11:33 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO,TN - Emergency crews responded to Veterans Parkway Monday evening after a vehicle overturned, trapping three occupants inside.   Murfreesboro Fire Rescue D.... 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
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Homes Saved After Murfreesboro Fire Crews Prevent Further Spread of Grass Fire on Tuesday

Mar 12, 2025 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Thanks to the swift response of the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) on Tuesday, a large grass fire threatening newly built homes was quickl.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue: Leveraging Technology for Safer Operations

Mar 03, 2025 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: Join us in this episode of the WGNS Action Line with host Scott Walker. Today, we delve into cutting-edge technology transforming firefighting and rescue operations..... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department's Latest Advances: Additional Drones, Safety, and Emergency Response

Mar 03, 2025 at 06:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN  - One of the fears faced by emergency workers today involves one of the main ingredients in something the government has been promoting—lithium-io.... Read More
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Tuesday Morning Critical Injury, Roll-Over SUV Crash

Jan 28, 2025 at 09:17 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN - There was a one-vehicle roll-over crash during Tuesday morning drive-time. It happened at the ramps connecting I-24 to I-840. The person in the SUV is in c.... Read More

Protect Yourself from Winter Fires

Jan 23, 2025 at 10:23 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - With temps around the freezing point Thursday night (1/24/2025), cold weather fires continue to plague area homes and businesses. Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue r.... Read More

Fire Quickly Contained at The Dempsey Apartments in Murfreesboro

Dec 10, 2024 at 10:06 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Firefighters with the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a blaze at The Dempsey Apartments late Monday night, successfully con.... Read More

Woman and Two Pets Escape Late-Night Apartment Fire

Nov 23, 2024 at 02:23 am by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - A woman and her two pets safely escaped a fire in their apartment just before midnight, authorities confirmed.   The fire broke out in an upstairs.... Read More

Vehicle Crashes into Ascend Federal Credit Union on Memorial Boulevard

Nov 21, 2024 at 11:52 am by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Emergency crews responded to a vehicle collision involving the Ascend Federal Credit Union on Memorial Boulevard early this morning.   Accor.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Crews Quickly Contain Fire at Luxury Apartments on Thompson Lane

Nov 14, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - On Wednesday evening, crews from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) swiftly responded to reports of a fire at a luxury apartment complex on Thom.... Read More

MFRD Crews Swiftly Contain Fire at Cannon Avenue Storage Building

Nov 09, 2024 at 09:10 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews swiftly contained a fire that broke out early Saturday evening (11/9/24) in a storage building at 129 Ca.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Welcomes New Safe Haven Baby Box to Protect Infants in Crisis

Oct 15, 2024 at 01:01 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Monday, Safe Haven representatives, personnel from Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD), local advocates, community, and city leaders gathered to bl.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Battle House Fire in Innsbrooke Neighborhood

Sep 11, 2024 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) swiftly responded to a house fire in the Innsbrooke subdivision Wednesday afternoon. The fire, loc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Save Calico Kitten from 10-Foot-Deep Storm Drain – Cat May Bring New Owner Good Luck

Sep 09, 2024 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) added another heartwarming chapter to their service record over the past weekend. Firefighters wi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Fighters Responded to 1,950 Calls Last Month

Sep 04, 2024 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) was very busy last month, responding to a variety of calls. In August, they responded to 1,950.... Read More
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UPDATE: No Injuries in Fire at The Dylan Apartments on Wednesday

Jul 26, 2024 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department recently fought a structure fire this past Wednesday at The Dylan Apartments on Battleground Dr. off of.... Read More

MFRD Prepares for Increased Fireworks-Related Incidents on July 4th

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - With the 4th of July on Thursday, calls to the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) are expected to spike. The department is urging residents to tak.... Read More