Tenn Star Fire Protection & Safety Co.

Awww, happy retirement!

VIDEO: Rutherford County police dog retires after 12 years of service After a dozen years of serving the community, a police dog in Middle Tennessee has retired.

Enjoy some great food and support local small business! 

Well, well, well, looks like we've got a hot one this weekend! And by hot, I don't just mean the weather. Our food truck lineup for Friday's shindig is smokin'! With options like Bill's Hot Fish and Chicken and Krazee Dogg, you might want to bring a fire extinguisher. Don't forget to cool down with Annie's Sno Biz or Franklin's Fruit Tea. Meet us at Patterson Park, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (5pm to 9pm)!

Annie's Sno Biz
Bill’s Hot Fish and Chicken
Creative Culinary Creations LLC
Franklin's Fruit Tea
Gramma's Hands Sweetery
Krazee Dogg
Mission Tacos
Reshia's A Taste of Heaven
The Pink Sugar Funnel Cakery
Yaya’s Thai Cafe

Remember, can prevent wild pitches—I mean wildfires!

We will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Teen Fire Academy applications are now open! June 20th-23rd from 9:00am-3:00pm. Spots will fill quickly! Scan the QR Code below to register or click this link: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/2380/Teen-Fire-Academy

For more information contact Assistant Fire Marshal Shan Womack at [email protected]

We are closed today to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. May all of our actions toward one another be driven by unconditional love.

We have had numerous calls the last few days about frozen sprinkler pipes. Unfortunately we are not a sprinkler company, but we know some good ones listed below.

Ironsmith Fire 615-722-4766

SOKY Fire 270-791-2660

Tri-State Sprinkler 615-813-2218

On the 11th day of the 11th month, we honor our veterans. One day is not nearly enough to thank them for the sacrifices they made in the name of our freedom. They left the comfort of home, the safety of their families to live in uncomfortable, unsafe situations and I don’t know any veteran who is comfortable with someone thanking them, but do it anyway. Thank them. Hug their necks. Buy them a meal. Pray for their mental health. Show your appreciation every day, but especially today.

This has affected our business office, but we have found ways to work around it. We are here if you need us.

TRAFFIC ALERT 3: New Salem Hwy reopened to traffic around 4:45 p.m. Thanks to Middle TN Electric crew members who worked for hours to get new poles, electric lines installed and power restored to the area. Thank you for your patience.

TRAFFIC ALERT 2: New Salem Hwy from Industrial to Middle TN Blvd. will remain closed until Middle TN Electric crews install new power poles and power lines. Traffic in the area remains congested, please seek a different route.

TRAFFIC ALERT 1: New Salem Hwy from Industrial to Middle TN Blvd. is closed. The operator of an excavator knocked over a power pole, bringing down power lines at 9:40 a.m. Power is out in the immediate area. Middle TN Electric is working to restore power. MFRD and MPD on scene. Find an alternate route.

On a recent episode of the NFPA Podcast, the guest discussed the safety of short-term vacation rentals. He went so far as to say that statistically short-terms rentals are "the most dangerous sector of travel in the hospitality sector."

He went on to say that they are more dangerous than cruise ships, trains, commercial airlines and hotels.

Why?

Well, most municipalities do not have any safety regulations for short-term rentals meaning that the owners of these properties have little to no oversite or incentive to ensure their renters are staying in a safe and hazard free home.

Here are some things to consider when looking at a short-term rental for your next vacation or weekend getaway.

Does the home have a first aid kit?

Are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the home? Are they hardwired or battery operated? If batteries, how often are they changed and are they checked between rentals to make sure a previous guest did not remove the batteries?

Are fire extinguishers in the home and is their location clearly marked?

Does the home have a sprinkler system?

Is a fire escape plan available?

Does the home have a deck? Are deck codes established in that area? How often is the deck inspected?

Does the home have a residential elevator? What are the inspection codes and has it been inspected?

Are safety inspections conducted between rentals?

Short-term rentals are rapidly growing in popularity and until safety regulations are well established in the industry it is up to you, the renter, to make sure your short-term rental is a safe space.



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We are closed today in observance of Independence Day. As always, our phones are monitored should you need us. Stay safe and we will see you tomorrow.

Independence Day can be very stressful for our pets. Many are frightened by fireworks and run off. In fact, this happens so often that many animal shelters have more intakes on July 5 and 6 than any other days of the year?

Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during fireworks season.

Make sure your pet’s collar has an ID tag with your pet’s name and your contact information.

If your pets are microchipped, make sure your contact information on file is up to date.

You can also write your name and phone number on your pet’s collar with a sharpie.

Bring pets inside. Even a pet that wouldn’t typically jump a fence whether physical or in ground could jump one and run off when frightened.

Create a safe space in your home for your pets like a kennel or a secure room. It might also help if you sit with them.

Thundershirts are helpful and can be found at your local pet store.

Speak to your vet about any supplements that might help calm your pets.

We hope you have a great weekend filled with fun, family and happy fur babies.

We are experiencing extreme heat in Middle Tennessee this week. Follow these tips to stay safe and visit weather.gov/nashville for more weather information.

Tenn Star will be closed today in honor of those who have paid the ultimate price in service to our country. May we remember and honor their sacrifice every day.

Test your safety knowledge and be prepared for grilling season.

Learn Some Grilling Safety Tips from NFPA Each year, approximately 9,500 people are burned from grill fires or hot grills. To help keep you and your loved ones safe, NFPA® tests your knowledge and de...

Have you registered???

The 11th Annual Special Kids Race is THIS MONTH!

Walk or run in the 5K, 10K, 15K or One-Mile "Fun Run"... We can't wait to see you there on Saturday, March 19! REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3vspFb5

Sometimes the terminology is confusing and customers aren’t sure if their extinguisher needs an annual inspection or if it needs to be recharged.

The extinguisher on the left has a gauge that is in the green. That means that this extinguisher is fully charged and ready to use. The tag will indicate the date of the last inspection. If it’s been a year, it’s time to do it again.

The extinguisher on the right has a gauge that is outside of the green and indicates that the extinguisher needs to be recharged. This means the extinguisher has been used or something has occurred that caused the nitrogen to leak down. Until this extinguisher is recharged, it is useless in the event of a fire.

It’s a good idea to check extinguishers in your office or your home once a month to make sure those gauges are in the green and your extinguisher is ready should you need it.

Give us a call if you have questions, need an inspection or a recharge.