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Double Whammy: Increased Fire Risks Amid Freezing Temps and Flammable Furniture

Jan 09, 2025 at 04:41 pm by WGNS News

INTERVIEW: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — With temperatures remaining extremely low, the Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Department is reporting an increase in fire call.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Homeowner Evacuates Safely, But Pets Die in Residential Fire

Jan 09, 2025 at 09:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — An overnight fire in a local neighborhood has left a family in mourning after their three dogs perished in the blaze. Murfreesboro Fire Rescue respond.... Read More

Smyrna Fire Chief Culbertson Retiring Feb. 1st

Dec 30, 2024 at 11:42 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - William R. Culbertson has announced his retirement on Feb. 1, 2025, as Fire Chief of Smyrna after thirty-five years of dedicated service. Bill is a third-generati.... Read More

Kittrell Elementary School, State Farm Team Up For Fire Prevention Week

Sep 13, 2024 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Kittrell Elementary School in Readyville is teaming up with State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to.... 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

Man Charged with Arson and False Report in Rutherford County Domestic Incident

Apr 22, 2024 at 02:40 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - A suspect, identified as Marcus Anthony Ellis, aged 46 and residing on McNair Ave. in Smyrna, faces serious charges following an incident that occurred on April 1.... Read More
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Tuesday PM Fire At La Vergne Home

Mar 05, 2024 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(La VERGNE) One person was displaced in a Tuesday afternoon blaze at a home in the 300 block of John Henry Drive in La Vergne  Firefighters were called around 1:30PM.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Department Chief's Sharpen Skills at Elite Fire Tactics Program

Jan 25, 2024 at 07:30 am by Chandelar Williams

Battalion Chief Estes, Brown, Keith, and Summar recently participated in the County Fire Tactics Officer Development program held in Pensacola, Florida. This comprehensive tra.... Read More

Flag Raising Ceremony to Mark the Opening of the Kittrell Public Health & Safety Building

Sep 21, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN – A large number of Rutherford County officials will come together this Sunday and hold a flag raising ceremony. The special event will off.... Read More

Cummings Graduates from Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Training

Sep 19, 2023 at 06:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Fire and Rescue Firefighter(RCFR) Brian Cummings graduated from Recruit Training on September 18, 2023. Cummings began with RCF.... Read More

Mayor McFarland recognizes MFRD firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Award

Feb 28, 2023 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Murfreesboro Fire Rescue firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Awards Thurs. Feb. 16, 2023, f.... Read More

CORRECTION: Volunteer Fire Departments in Bedford and Cannon Counties to Receive a Portion of a Historic $5-Million Grant

Jan 26, 2023 at 02:16 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: WGNS previously reported that the Rutherford County Fire Department was set to receive grant money that would be funneled into the various volunteer fire departme.... Read More

Fire Departments Throughout Rutherford County are Growing

Nov 23, 2022 at 10:39 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Local fire departments are in the midst of growth. While some departments within Rutherford County are adding staff, others are construct.... Read More

State Grant Program to Provide $5 Million to Better Equip TN Volunteer Fire Departments

Nov 02, 2022 at 09:51 am by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly.... Read More

New La Vergne Fire Station Groundbreaking Announced

Oct 24, 2022 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) The City of La Vergne is excited to announce it is ready to break ground on its new Fire Station 41. The groundbreaking is scheduled for November 4 at 9:00.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Rescue Ban on Open Burning Effective 10/07/2022

Oct 07, 2022 at 05:46 pm by WGNS Radio News

Rutherford County - TN (October 7, 2022) Fire Marshals from Rutherford County Fire & Rescue and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department have issued a ban on open burning.... Read More

Saturday: FREE Event in Murfreesboro with Fire Trucks, a Rescue Demonstration, Medical Helicopter and More at the Fire Prevention Open House

Oct 06, 2022 at 12:49 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) On Saturday, a Fire Prevention Open House will include a fire truck show and tell, rescue boats, the landing of a medical helicopter and more. The event wil.... Read More

UPDATE: Tuesday morning hydrogen peroxide spill on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Sep 13, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - UPDATE: An accident that occurred on Tuesday morning in Rutherford County took several hours to clear. The incident was reported on I-24 West n.... Read More
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Fire Crews in Rutherford County were swamped by calls this past week (w/photos)

Aug 15, 2022 at 12:17 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: The Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department was busy this past week responding to fire calls, at times, one-after-another.  Two calls were relatively close.... Read More

Burn Ban Lifted in Rutherford County

Jul 11, 2022 at 01:24 pm by WGNS

  Rain has helped to lift the burn ban that was issued on June 24, 2022. Rutherford County Fire & Rescue are asking that residents remember that while State Forestry.... Read More