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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

A Year of Growth, Grit, and Service for New MFRD Firefighter

Mar 03, 2025 at 11:29 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – To say that 23-year-old Evan Staples has been busy would be an understatement, as he has been charting multiple courses and conquering them all whi.... Read More

Area Residents Warned: Prepare for Dangerous Winter Conditions

Feb 18, 2025 at 07:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - UPDATED: On Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service updated its winter weather advisory to extend until Thursday at midnight. The weather service c.... Read More
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Dramatic Vehicle Crash into Chelsea Place Apartments - No Serious Injuries Reported

Jan 02, 2025 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – A shocking accident unfolded at the intersection of Middle Tennessee Boulevard and Bradyville Pike when a small white SUV crashed into the Chelsea Pla.... Read More
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Multiple Fire Calls to Include Fireworks, Wiring and Space Heaters Keep Murfreesboro Fire Fighters Busy

Jan 02, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - As winter temperatures drop, local fire departments are experiencing a rise in fire-related calls, prompting the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (.... Read More

UPDATE: Virginia Woman Dies Following Parking Lot Accident in Murfreesboro

Dec 31, 2024 at 02:13 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. – Cathy Pendergrass, 61, of Warrenton, Virginia, has tragically died after sustaining critical injuries in a freak parking lot accident at LongHorn S.... Read More

Bonds of Fire: Kolton Slager Enters Firefighting Career Inspired by His Father's Journey

Dec 23, 2024 at 09:29 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) celebrates a proud family tradition as newly graduated firefighter Kolton Slager joins the ranks, fol.... 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

Exchange Club names Shandreah Womack ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Nov 13, 2024 at 05:34 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Assistant Fire Marshal Shandreah Womack of the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has been named ‘Firefighter of the Year&rsq.... 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 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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Summer Heat and Battling a Tractor Blaze in Murfreesboro

Jul 12, 2024 at 03:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Summer heat is tough on everyone, but especially on firefighters in heavy turnout gear as they fight fires. As the temperature peaked at around 98 degrees,.... Read More
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Tense Standoff in Murfreesboro Ends with Tear Gas and Arrest

May 21, 2024 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – UPDATED: A 38-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at his neighbor’s home, assaulting two other neighbors, and barri.... Read More