City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department

09/11/2026

Today, La Vergne Fire Rescue pauses to remember September 11, 2001, a day that forever changed our nation.

We honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, including the 343 FDNY firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, 37 Port Authority Police officers, emergency medical personnel, military members, airline crews, public safety dispatchers, and the many workers and civilians who never returned home to their families.

We also remember the countless firefighters, police officers, first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, and others who became ill or later lost their lives because of their service at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville.

Their courage reminds us that service is more than a profession; it is a promise to stand together and answer the call, even in our nation’s darkest moments.

May we always remember their bravery, their sacrifice, and the families who continue to carry their memory.

We will never forget.

— La Vergne Fire Rescue

09/11/2026

Reading in the Schools Day!

La Vergne Firefighters and Police Officers had a great time visiting our local elementary schools today for Reading in the Schools Day!

Our first responders spent time reading to students, sharing some smiles, and helping encourage a love of books.

We always enjoy opportunities like this to connect with the kids in our community!

A big thank you to the teachers, staff, and students for welcoming us into their school libraries and letting us be part of such a great day!

09/03/2026

La Vergne Fire Rescue is proud to recognize Division Chief Curtis Brinkley, Specialist Tracie Parra, and Inspector Brad Harrison for successfully completing the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Life Safety Plans Review course.

This intensive course provides advanced instruction in reviewing construction documents for compliance with applicable fire and life-safety requirements. Course topics include building construction, occupancy classifications, means of egress, fire-resistance features, fire-protection systems, and hazard identification before construction begins.

The National Fire Academy is one of the nation’s premier educational institutions for the fire service. Its courses provide firefighters, inspectors, fire marshals, and fire-service leaders with some of the highest-quality training available.

La Vergne Fire Rescue was honored to be selected to host this National Fire Academy course and welcome fire-service professionals from across Tennessee. Hosting this program provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen professional relationships, exchange knowledge, and improve fire and life-safety practices throughout our state.

Congratulations to Division Chief Brinkley, Specialist Parra, and Inspector Harrison on this accomplishment and their continued commitment to protecting the citizens, businesses, and visitors of La Vergne.

08/18/2026

Congratulations to La Vergne High School on officially celebrating the opening of its beautiful new addition! La Vergne Fire Rescue sincerely thanks the LHS administration for inviting our department to be part of this important occasion.

“Our department has made great strides in building partnerships with our local schools,” said Curtis Brinkley, Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction for La Vergne Fire Rescue. “Whether our on-duty crews are supporting students at local sporting events or celebrating an important milestone like the opening of this new addition, we want our role in the community to extend beyond responding to emergencies. The men and women of LFRD want to support those who support us. That is what community is all about.”

La Vergne Fire Rescue is committed to serving our community through education, preparedness, and prevention. Throughout the year, our dedicated staff provides free community CPR and first aid courses for La Vergne residents. Local businesses can also take advantage of CPR and first aid training, fire extinguisher training, and assistance with emergency preparedness planning.

LFRD also offers an ongoing program that gives high school-aged students the opportunity to learn and train alongside members of our department.

Anyone interested in learning more about the services LFRD provides beyond emergency response is encouraged to contact the Fire Administration Office and speak with a member of the Community Risk Reduction Division. Pictured are crew members from Fire House 41B.

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

Several chief officers from La Vergne Fire Rescue recently attended the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association’s 58th Annual Leadership Conference in Murfreesboro. The annual conference brings fire service leaders from across Tennessee together for professional development, leadership education, networking, and the exchange of ideas to strengthen emergency services throughout the state.

Our department is especially proud to recognize two significant achievements by Fire Chief Ronny Beasley during this year’s conference.

Chief Beasley was selected to serve as Second Vice President of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association and was officially sworn into his new role. He previously served the association as a member of its Board of Directors.

Chief Beasley was also presented with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for Professional Development. This honor recognizes his dedication to advancing continuing education and leadership development within Tennessee’s fire service. Chief Beasley has been instrumental in developing chief officer-level courses that have benefited current fire chiefs and those preparing to advance into chief officer roles. Over the past year, the association has hosted several of these leadership courses, making a tremendous impact throughout Middle Tennessee.

Chief Beasley’s commitment to professional development is also evident within La Vergne Fire Rescue. Since he became Fire Chief, more than a dozen department employees have completed college degrees, including two who earned master’s degrees and one who is currently pursuing a doctorate. Department personnel have also completed numerous specialized training programs in fireground operations, technical rescue, and other areas of the fire service. Chief Beasley is also a huge supporter of the National Fire Academy where several employees have now attended and completed advanced trainings.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Beasley on these well-deserved accomplishments and thanking him for his continued leadership and commitment to the professional growth of La Vergne Fire Rescue and Tennessee’s fire service.

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07/13/2026

La Vergne Fire Rescue proudly hosted its inaugural Camp Ignited this weekend, welcoming local middle school students for a hands-on introduction to the fire service.

Throughout the camp, students experienced many of the skills firefighters use every day while gaining a firsthand look at life in the fire service. Activities included learning about firefighting tools and equipment, ladder operations, fire hose handling, and the different types of hoses used on emergency scenes. Campers also toured the department's fire apparatus, learned how each vehicle is used during emergencies, and even had the opportunity to ride in one of the department's aerial ladder trucks, giving them a firefighter's view from high above the ground.

In addition to firefighting skills, students received valuable life safety training, including hands-only CPR, basic first aid, and the proper use of portable fire extinguishers.

"Camp Ignited was an idea one of our personnel brought to me several months ago," said Curtis Brinkley, Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction. "Since then, we've added a new Life Safety Specialist, and the two of them immediately began planning. Watching their vision become a reality has been incredible."

Div. Chief Brinkley praised the efforts of the department members who made the event possible.

"Lt. Egan and Life Safety Specialist Parra worked extremely hard to organize this camp," Brinkley said. "They also had tremendous support from many other employees who volunteered their time to serve as instructors throughout the weekend. Our employees are the ones who make events like this successful. We truly have the best firefighters anyone could ask for."

Camp Ignited is part of La Vergne Fire Rescue's ongoing commitment to community risk reduction, fire safety education, and inspiring the next generation of public servants.

La Vergne Fire Rescue would also like to extend its sincere appreciation to our community partners and sponsors whose generous support helped make Camp Ignited possible. A special thank you to Safe Industries, La Vergne Professional Firefighters Association Local 5373, and Mission BBQ for investing in the next generation and helping create a memorable experience for our campers.

07/13/2026

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