Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Chief Mark Foulks has been elected International Director for the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs (SEAFC). Foulks was officially sworn into office at the SEAFC Leadership Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi June 23 – 25. In his role as International Director, Foulks will also represent SEAFC on the Board of Directors…
Smyrna Fire Department hosted a housing ceremony at Station #6 for the department’s newest apparatus, a custom designed Spartan Gladiator pumper truck manufactured by Marion Body Works, Inc. Members of the department participated in the ceremony, which involves spraying down the apparatus, hand drying it, and pushing it into the station. This tradition stems from…
Smyrna Fire Department recently hosted DARTdrones to conduct training to launch an unmanned aircraft program. Eleven personnel from Smyrna Fire Department completed necessary training and passed testing to earn their FAA Remote Pilot Certificates. The Unmanned Aircraft Program is part of the ongoing strategy of the department to better serve the community and mitigate risk…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR), Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS), Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), and Christiana Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in a duplex on Cedar Street just before 1:30 Monday afternoon. Crews arrived to the structure, located near Joe B Jackson Parkway, to find fire and smoke coming…
Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) officials say a total of six people were displaced from their Valley Bend Road home after a fire occurred shortly after 10:30 Friday night. “Only four of the six were home at the time the fire broke out,” explained RCFR Lieutenant/Assistant Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders. Crews from RCFR, Almaville Volunteer…
Smyrna Fire Department personnel are installing 55 automated external defibrillators (AED) in Town facilities, including concession stands at each ball field, front-line fire apparatus, and front-line police vehicles. The AEDs feature voice/text prompts, real time CPR feedback, and rescue coach prompts. These features assist the public, who may be first-time rescuers, if they administer aid…
This next Act of Kindness was especially fun thanks to our guest Joey Bananas. Thanks to Joey we got to surprise the Police and Firefighters with some holiday cheer (courtesy of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts).
Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) fire investigators are investigating an early morning fire where an elderly woman sustained serious injuries but was able to escape the burning home on Tuesday, Dec.15. She was transported to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford with burn injuries. She was then transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center Burn Unit. There is no…
The Town of Smyrna collected 42,066 non-perishable items in the annual Christmas Food Drive to benefit Nourish Food Bank. The annual food drive historically culminates with the Town’s Christmas Parade. COVID-19 caused the Town to cancel this year’s parade, but the need for the community to donate food has not diminished. “COVID-19 has placed a…
Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) fire investigators arrest an arson suspect in connection with a house fire that occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Kassandra McGhee, 43, of Nashville, faces aggravated arson charges. Fire investigators arrested her Friday, Nov. 20. Heavy smoke and fire were coming from the front windows of the home, located at 805…