Hay Field Fire/Nathan FD Assist-08/05/10

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MFD Responds to first structure fire of the year- The MFD responded to 818 Kelly St on a report of a house fire at 06:07a.m. on 01/03/10. First engine on scene advised a "fully involved fire". The Resident stated that the fire was coming from a heat and air window unit when they were awakend. The MFD Responded with 2 engines and a service/pumper truck. The structure was a total lost. A medical unit was also dispatched because one of the occupants was complaining of smoke inhalation.

The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Dept. just recently had its annual Firemans Christmas Party on 12/7/09. Firefighters Randy Lamb and Ricky Branch, both Captains, received special yearly awards presented by Fire Chief Alan Walls. Captain Randy Lamb received the Firefighter of the Year Award for being an outstanding firefighter and going beyond the call of duty for this year. Captain Ricky Branch received the Attendance Award for making 69/80 fire/first responder calls and making 19/20 fire meetings this year. Both men are excellent firefighter/first responders and deserve these awards.

Santa's coming to Town!- Join us on December 5th on the square with Santa Clause. He will arrive on the fire truck at 2:00 p.m. All kids will reiceve a goodie bag, compliments of the City of Murfreesboro.

Murfreesboro responds to Structure Fire-  On September 6th at 16:50, the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Dept.was called to a structure fire at 805 South Washington, according to Fire Chief Alan Walls. Light smoke was showing on the East and South sides upon arrival of the first engine company. An interior attack team equipped with a thermal imaging camera discovered source of fire in utility closet. Damage was limited to this one room.  Cause of fire was likely an electrical short. Last engine cleared scene at 18:07. No injuries were reported and smoke detectors were not present.


Murfreesboro Now a Firewise Community- The city of Murfreesboro received the honor last Thursday in a lunch provided by the Arkansas Forestry. We appreciate those that worked tirelessly on this very important project.

Thanks to a very generous supporter of our community, we now have a thermal imaging camera in our arsenal. It  can find hot spots in walls and ceilings of homes, and most important, it can help us find a victim in various environments from house fires, automobile accidents, and search and rescue situations.  

NEW FIRST RESPONDERS!

Firefighters Ricky Branch and Ryan Gilmer have just completed passing the first responder course, which is a 40 hour class.  Eight out of sixteen on the department are now first responders, including three EMT's.

TRAINING OFFICERS

FF/EMT Robbie Crocker,and FF/Sec. Jay O'neal, have just passed the Instructor 1 Module 1 class, through Arkansas Fire Academy.

Fireboat news-  Our new fireboat was officially put into service on July 4, 2008. We are still working getting it fully equipped, but are ready to respond to emergencies on Lake Greeson.