Clarksville Fire Rescue

02/18/2025

As you’re preparing for the cold weather sweeping through the area this week, using portable space heaters may be in your plan. However, did you know heating equipment, which includes portable space heaters, is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths?

If you’re planning to use a space heater, make sure to follow these tips⤵️

02/17/2025

🚨SAFETY PSA🚨

While we are grateful the City of Clarksville has so many citizens willing to help those impacted by the flood, we encourage you to STAY OUT of the water for your own safety. The flood waters pose many dangers that may not be visible. If anyone needs assistance to safety, CFR has trained and equipped professionals ready to help 24/7.

Edited to add: Anyone wanting to help should visit https://www.cmcresponds.org/get-involved

City of Clarksville, TN Government

By volunteering or donating, you can help us provide cost-effective and coordinated assistance to those affected by disaster in Clarksville/Montgomery County. Join us in supporting our neighbors in need.

02/16/2025

Pictured: Earlier today CFR worked with Clarksville Police Department to locate an elderly gentleman whose home was invaded with flood waters on Bunker Hill Road. Ladder 6 was on scene to execute the rescue.

Not pictured: After the Bunker Hill rescue, Ladder 6 went on to rescue five people from Concord Apartments on Concord Drive.

02/16/2025

CFR crews have been going nonstop assisting and rescuing folks directly affected by the floods.

Update: These photos are from the Woodstock subdivision off of Trenton Road past Exit 1. Special Ops swift water team used three boats and rescued 21 people, four dogs and one cat. Squad 10, Squad 11, and District Chief 3 were all on scene.

02/16/2025

02/15/2025

Captain Richard Henry Hampton Sr. was the first full-time African American firefighter for Clarksville Fire Rescue. He was hired in 1966, promoted to Lieutenant in 1981, and rose to Captain in 1984 before retiring in 1986.

Hampton was born on April 9, 1921. After graduating from Burt High School, he joined the United States Army during World War II. He resided in Clarksville until his passing in 1992 at age 71.

02/14/2025

Thank you to Leadership Clarksville Class of 2025 for braving the frigid temps yesterday to hang out with us! We enjoyed your visit and were glad to give you an inside look at Clarksville Fire Rescue.

02/14/2025

If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day by cooking at home and/or using candles, be sure to follow these tips from the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®):

• Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling, or broiling food.
• Have a "kid and pet-free zone" of at least 3 feet around the stove.
• Keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
• Set a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
• Don’t use lit candles in bedrooms, bathrooms, and sleeping areas.
• Use stable candle holders and place candles where they can’t be easily knocked over.
• Keep hair and loose clothing away from the flame.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to bed.

02/13/2025

Clarksville Fire Rescue had the privilege of hosting Chief Rick Lasky at CFR Headquarters yesterday. Over a dozen agencies across three states joined us as Chief Lasky presented his empowering and encouraging Pride and Ownership seminar.

CFR would also like to send a big thank you to Dunkin' Donuts on Wilma Rudolph for their generous donation to this event!

02/13/2025

Got to meet the future of the fire service today in class! Firefighter Larayza Collins from Clarksville Fire Rescue with just a few months on the job has a very bright future! Pleasure to meet you today Larayza.

02/13/2025

Congratulations to the CFR personnel who challenged and earned the following certifications👏🔥

02/12/2025

Clarksville Fire Rescue is deeply saddened to share the news of retired engineer Brent Bazzell's passing on Feb. 9th. He dedicated 32 years of his life to CFR, and many of us remember him as a steadfast presence at Station 4.

He may have been quiet at first, but those who knew him well understood his kind heart and willingness to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed.

https://www.sykesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/brent-bazzell

02/12/2025

BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: The theme for Black History Month 2025 is "African Americans and Labor," and we are celebrating all month by highlighting some of the incredible people that work for the City of Clarksville.

This week, we are highlighting Battalion Chief Kevin Finch. Chief Finch is in his 28th year with Clarksville Fire Rescue. He began as a firefighter in 1997 and has worked his way up the ranks, promoting to Battalion 2 Chief in November 2024.

“Every morning in my morning briefing I say, ‘Remember, we have the best job in the greatest nation, we’re American Firefighters.’ What we do is different than anybody else.

The bond and camaraderie we have on shift surmounts anything close to anybody else’s profession. We spend every third day of our career helping other people whether they live here, work here, or are visiting here. We give the best we’ve got to make whatever crisis they’re going through have a better outcome. Every time we come on shift, we get to make a positive difference in someone’s life. That can’t be beat.”

Clarksville Fire Rescue

02/12/2025

Congratulations again to Engineers Thomas Hebel and Miguel Ortiz who were recently promoted.

“I’m very excited and honored to get promoted. It’s a lot of responsibility, but I’m excited to have that responsibility of handling the safety of our personnel, the public, and our trucks themselves. I look forward to being another asset to the department,” said Hebel.

“This promotion means a lot to me because this position is a really important role. I love our apparatuses and what it all entails. It’s a machine on wheels and I just appreciate the tradition that comes with being an engineer. It’s a big opportunity and I’m glad to fill the role,” said Ortiz.

02/11/2025

🚨APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!🚨

Clarksville Fire Rescue is currently accepting applications for new firefighters. For information on benefits, the application process, and the link to apply, visit www.clarksvilletn.gov/1365/CFR-Employment

02/10/2025

Clarksville Fire Rescue’s Maintenance Division works hard every day to keep our fleet (and more) up and running, allowing us to have quicker and safer responses to calls.

Today they’re working on replacing the engine in a Reserve Rescue.

02/08/2025

Angela and Mission BBQ took care of our Station 2 Battalion 3 crew today! Thanks for the support and the fuel👍