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Rutherford County, TN - The Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency (RCEMA) Communications department recognizes and honors telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW). This week's celebration salutes Todd Riddle as the Telecommunicator of the Year. He has been a 911 operator since 2008.   Communications Assistant Director Suzie Cunningham said, "His coworkers all note his willingness to jump in and cover open shifts, easygoing atti ...

Rutherford County, TN - Class 24-01 of Rutherford County Fire and Rescue graduated on Friday, April 5, 2024 in a ceremony held at New Vision Baptist Church.    The program consisted of 560 hours including classroom instruction, field exercises and units on physical training, medical, forcible entry, hazmat, extrication, and live burns.  The weeks were filled with introducing and demonstrating the skills required to become an effective firefighter.  Chief Larry Far ...

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Firefighter Dillian Parton was awarded the 2023 Firefighter of the Year Award through the Noon Exchange Club Wednesday. Rutherford County Fire Chief Larry Farley described the incident that warranted the award.  In April 2023, Rutherford County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a house fire on Meadowview Drive in Rutherford County.  Firefighters Dillian Parton and Allen Williams saw heavy smoke coming from the home, forced the front door o ...

The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Fire Marshal's Office has lifted the burn ban for recreational fires in Murfreesboro.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The fire marshals for the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MRFD) and Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Department (RCFR) have issued a mandatory open burning ban for the city limits of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County because of a prolonged period without rainfall. The joint burn ban is effective immediately until conditions improve.  “The lack of rain makes conditions favorable for rapidly spreading fires and the potential for causing significant ...