Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department

MFRD Urges Safe Battery Charging During Fire Prevention Week

Oct 08, 2026 at 06:18 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - As households increasingly adopt electric transportation devices and battery-powered lawn equipment, fire safety officials are raising a.... Read More

Residents Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Haynes Manor Apartments in Murfreesboro

Sep 25, 2026 at 02:28 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews responded to Haynes Manor Apartments on West Northfield Boulevard Friday morning after a caller reported.... Read More

Kitchen Wall Fire Contained at Murfreesboro Embassy Suites

Sep 15, 2026 at 09:39 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews extinguished a fire hidden inside a kitchen wall at the Embassy Suites on Conference Center Boule.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Announces Four Promotions Within Department

Sep 11, 2026 at 12:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) has announced the recent promotions of Brandon McCullough, Kelson Mulcahy, Christopher Spencer, and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Step Up to the Plate to Volunteer at Miracle Field

Sep 03, 2026 at 06:13 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department firefighters are trading fire hoses for baseball gloves Thursday evening as they volunteer their time to support.... Read More

MTSU Hosts Multi-Agency Active Shooter Training Drill

Aug 10, 2026 at 06:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - First responders from across Rutherford County converged on the Middle Tennessee State University campus to conduct their annual joint active shoo.... Read More

MFRD Promotions, Election Day Preview, Wildfire Relief & Papa Murphy’s Closures | Aug. 5, 2026

Aug 05, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department promotes 11 employees to leadership and specialty roles f.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Promotes 11 Personnel to Leadership and Specialty Roles

Aug 04, 2026 at 05:08 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is pleased to announce the promotion of 11 personnel to leadership and specialty positions. The promot.... Read More

Interstate 24 Multi-Vehicle Crash Murfreesboro MFRD Responds

Jul 26, 2026 at 08:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A multi-vehicle crash temporarily shut down a portion of Interstate 24 near Mile Marker 76. Emergency crews responded on Saturday to manage the sc.... Read More

Final Splash Out of Summer Set for Thursday at Barfield Crescent Park

Jul 22, 2026 at 12:30 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Families will have one final chance to cool off with local firefighters during Murfreesboro’s last Splash Out event of the summer on Thursday,.... Read More

Elderly Man Hospitalized After Murfreesboro House Fire on Leaf Avenue

Jul 13, 2026 at 08:13 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - An elderly man was taken to the hospital Monday morning after firefighters responded to a residential fire on Leaf Avenue in Murfreesboro. Murfr.... Read More

Murfreesboro House Fire Caused by Suspected Lightning Strike on Slater Drive

Jul 03, 2026 at 10:44 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A suspected lightning strike sparked a house fire on Slater Drive, drawing a heavy emergency response from local crews. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue D.... Read More

Simple Steps Can Keep Holiday Fun from Turning Into a Fire Call

Jul 02, 2026 at 04:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is urging residents to enjoy their America 250 Independence Day celebrations safely — not just whi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Crews Extinguish Semi-Truck Fire on I-24 Near Medical Center Parkway

Jun 04, 2026 at 09:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews rushed to the scene of a vehicle fire on Interstate 24 Eastbound on Thursday evening. The blaze broke ou.... Read More

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Murfreesboro Fire Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Greenland Drive Apartment Fire

Jun 01, 2026 at 09:11 pm by WGNS

PHOTOS FROM THE SCENE MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A morning fire brings a heavy emergency response to a Murfreesboro apartment complex. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews r.... Read More

Resturaunt Kitchen Fire, School Funding Concerns, Patriot Drive Shooting & AI Image Case | May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Saturday morning kitchen fire at Southern Still Tennessee Bar and Grill on South Church Street f.... Read More

3-Vehicle Crash Involving RV Reported at Kroger on Northfield Boulevard in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2026 at 07:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews responded to a three-vehicle crash in the Kroger parking lot on Northfield Boulevard around 7 p.m. Sunday.... Read More

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