The Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is issuing an important reminder to residents and business owners: keep streets and emergency access routes clear to allow first responders to do their job effectively. Blocked streets, improperly parked vehicles, and restricted entry points can significantly delay response times for fire trucks, ambulances, and law enforcement responding to…
The La Vergne Fire Rescue Department is excited to announce the department hosted its first live burn training exercise at its new training facility. This significant milestone represents a major advancement in the department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and preparedness for its firefighters. Six live burns were conducted during the…
The Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is excited to announce the return of its Teen Fire Academy, providing an engaging, hands-on firefighting experience for teens ages 13-17. The three-day academy will take place from June 25 – 27, 2025, providing students with hands-on training in essential fire service skills. Participants will learn essential firefighting skills…
The Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is offering a free Citizens CPR class to empower community members with lifesaving skills. The class will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Airport Business Center (1930 Memorial Blvd.). This course is open to everyone—parents, caregivers, babysitters, lifeguards, restaurant staff, teachers, and concerned residents—who want to…
To say that 23-year-old Evan Staples has been busy would be an understatement. While many young adults are still finding their way, Staples was charting multiple courses – and conquering them all. “A bunch of big things kind of all collided in the same time frame, but it worked out,” Staples said. His year began…
The Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) proudly announces that it is now fully staffed, enhancing its ability to deliver quality and efficient fire and rescue services to the growing Nashville community. This achievement comes after the Nashville City Council approved a significant pay raise for firefighters in the 2025 budget, increasing salaries approximately $6,000 to…
Firefighters from the Nashville Fire Rescue Department joined more than 80 firefighters from 36 departments across 12 states for a training conference last weekend, thanks to the generosity of the Gary Sinise Foundation. The foundation provided the conference free of charge, including tuition, lodging, and meals. Gary Sinise is well known for his role as…
The Citizens Fire Academy is a chance for citizens to better appreciate and understand the Nashville Fire Rescue Department employees and the services the department offers. During the four-week course, you will receive the chance to participate in activities and services provided by MFRD. Try on turnout gear, experience climbing a 65′ aerial, practice extrication,…
The Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) is honored to announce the retirement of Battalion Chief Tracy Summar, after three decades of service to the City of Nashville. “We want to thank Summar for his many years of service and dedication to the Nashville Fire Rescue Department,” said Chief Mark McCluskey. “We hope his retirement brings…
A woman stranded for more than an hour after her kayak overturned is rescued by the Nashville Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Swiftwater Rescue Team Wednesday afternoon. Fast-moving water in the Stones River caused the kayak to overturn near the Cason Lane Trailhead. The woman managed to grab hold of a tree, while holding the upside-down…