Fire Department

MFD Honor Guard

Murfreesboro Fire Department maintains an honor/color guard that is trained to be available for occasions such as official funerals and public events. Pictured with Mayor Tommy Bragg (center) are, (not in order) Firefighters Jason Williams, Greg Burt and Israel Marcella; Capt. Dale Maynard and Drivers Gary Hutchinson and Jeff Irvin. Not pictured are Drivers Thomas McAdoo, Kurt McMahan, Wade Williams and Mike Mitchell; Captains Mark McCluskey and Clay Walls, Asst. Fire Marshal Nora Smith and Firefighter Jason Williams.

Important Fire Safety Tips

• Always call 911 in case of an emergency.
• In case of fire - Get out fast, stay out.
• If there is any smoke, stay low and crawl below.
• Stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch on fire.
• Test your smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries annually.
• Never disable a detector by borrowing its battery for another use.
• Plan and practice two escape routes with your family.
• Never leave cooking unattended.
• Put a lid on grease fires, never use water.
• Never use an appliance with a frayed cord.
• Keep lighters and matches away from children.
• Keep heaters away from curtains and furniture.
• Remove lint from a dryer regularly.
• Purchase a fire extinguisher and learn how to use it.
• Always turn pot handles toward the center of the stove.
• Never fill a gas container in a vehicle; always place it on the ground.
• Never store flammable liquids in your house or garage.
• Never wear loose clothing while cooking.
• Never run a heater's cord under a rug, carpet, or furniture.

Murfreesboro Fire Department received the Tennessee Municipal League's Achievement Award for Excellence in Fire Safety award in 2005, an award presented during the organization's annual conference in Gatlinburg.

Here is The Extinguisher, an in-house publication featuring news from within the department.

Murfreesboro's city staff has prepared a basic emergency preparedness guide that includes, among other things, a list of basic supplies one should have in case of an emergency. This document is based on a version published by the American Red Cross.

Welcome!
from Chief David Baxter

Murfreesboro Fire Department personnel are dedicated to providing outstanding fire protection for the City of Murfreesboro. Our ultimate goal is to deliver the highest level of emergency response with the greatest margin of safety in the most fiscally responsible way. The individual members of the department are the most important and valuable assets. They work for the citizens of Murfreesboro to create a better quality of life. The MFD works hard to help provide a safe, progressive, and healthy community for its citizens. Personnel train daily to be better prepared to perform their jobs and to meet state and national standards.

Thank you for visiting the Murfreesboro Fire Department's web site. I hope the information provided will familiarize you with our department. If you have any questions regarding fire related issues, please contact us any time or stop by a fire station.