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(La Vergne, Tenn.) After review by the Insurance Services Office, the City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department has received a new, improved ISO rating. The new ISO 2/2X rating is part of the continuing effort by the fire rescue department to provide the best assistance to residents and visitors in need of emergency services. The new ISO score goes into effect May 1, 2023. The ISO rating determines how well a department is able to serve its community in the event of an emergency. The ISO ratings ...

(La Vergne, TN) A Sunday morning (11/20/2022) fire at a home on Jean Drive in La Vergne displaced eight persons. Firefighters who arrived on-the-scene around 7:30AM said that there was heavy smoke and flames billowing from the front of the home.  La Vergne Fire-Rescue Chief Ronny Beasley said, "Our crews did an excellent job of keeping the fire contained." The chief emphasized the importance of checking smoke alarms on a regular basis to make certain it is wo...

Eight people are displaced after a house fire caused by a faulty HVAC unit Sunday morning, according to the City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department.

The City of La Vergne and its Fire Rescue Department took another step toward the future recently with the groundbreaking for its new Fire Station 41.

A new program offered by the La Vergne Fire Department will make it easier for residents to communicate information for first responders to use in the an emergency.

(La Vergne, Tenn.) A new program offered by the La Vergne Fire Department will make it easy for residents and business owners to communicate valuable information for first responders to use in the event of an emergency. The program, called Community Connect, is for La Vergne residents and business owners. Owners and occupants can register information like their contact information, family members, pets, medical needs, any hazardous materials on site, emergency plans, gate key or keypad informat ...

The City of La Vergne, in another of a series of events celebrating its 50the anniversary of incorporation, buried a time capsule next to the flag poles at the La

(La Vergne, TN)  One man faces aggravated arson charges after a fire investigation conducted by the La Vergne Fire Rescue Department. Raul Alejandro Canaca was arrested for aggravated arson and harassment and is being held on bond at the Rutherford County Detention Center. “Our fire marshal's office does an excellent job investigating our fires,” says Fire Chief Ronny Beasley. “We want our citizens to know that we take arson very seriously and we will ...

(Sevier County, TN)  Local firefighters are helping with the wildfires in the Smoky Mountain areas of Sevier County in East Tennessee. Murfreesboro, La Vergne and Rutherford County all have fire fighters and equipment on the scene. La Vergne Fire-Rescue Chief Ronny Beasley said, “We’ve been watching the operations in Wears Valley very closely. This has been a quick moving fire and as soon as a call for aid went out, we knew we had to help.” Rutherford Count...

A recently signed Tennessee state law aims to improve firefighters' health by implementing daily safety practices, and encouraging annual health screenings