Murfreesboro Fire Department

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. The department's newletter, The Extinguisher, is available monthly.

If you have any questions regarding fire related issues, please contact the Fire Administration office at 615-893-1422 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

fire honor guard
(Left to Right): Firefighter Israel Marcella, Firefighter Alvarez Constant, Driver Kurt McMahan, Firefighter Logan Gill, Firefighter Jonathan Proby,
Captain/Inspector Mark McCluskey, Captain Gary Hutchinson, Captain/Inspector Thomas McAdoo, Captain/Inspector Clay Walls,
Driver Mike Mitchell, Firefighter Gregory Burt, Captain Jeff Irvin, and Assistant Fire Marshal Nora Smith.
(Not pictured): Captain Mike Adams, Driver David Cranford, Driver Doug Inglish, Driver Chris Mikolon, Firefighter Joel Patnode,
Firefighter Randy Shaw, Firefighter Lance Sutton, Firefighter Ben Thorpe, Captain/Inspector Wade Williams, and Driver Jeff Wright.

Murfreesboro's ISO Fire Rating

The Murfreesboro Fire Department has a Class 2 ISO rating. For more information, click here.

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.

Emergency Preparedness

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.