During the early morning hours, the Williamson County Rescue Squad was dispatched mutual aid to a commercial structure fire in Rutherford County. The fire occured at the Eagleville Grocery in the small residential community of Eagleville in Southern Rutherford County. 1402, Engine 24, Tanker 25, and Ladder 39 responded to the aid of the Eagleville Fire Department. Assitance Chief House arrived on the scene and reported heavy fire involvement throughout the structure. A tanker shuttle operation was intitiated by Tanker 25 and Engine 24 with the assistance of tankers from College Grove FD and Chapel Hill FD. Ladder 39 provided elevated master stream support. In all over a dozen different companies from many different districts in Rutherford and Williamson Counties.

Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 11 WCRS stations were alerted to a reported structure fire at 340 Kinnie Road in Station 22's area. E22 arrived on scene and laid out a 4" supply line from the end of the driveway. 2240 (Capt. Sloan) arrived and reported a two-story, detached garage with heavy fire showing and established command. Further investigation revealed a severe exposure problem as the involved structure was only 5 feet from the main house with the fire directly impinging on the house. A 1-3/4" attack line was placed in service to protect the exposure. A 2-1/2" attack line was stretched to attempt a knockdown of the main body of fire. Water supply issues early in the operation proved to be the biggest obstacle, but diligent work by handline crews prevented extension to the main house and limited fire damage to the facia board on the roof line. E20 arrived and supplied water to E22 while setting up for a tanker shuttle operation. Tankers 25 and 26, along with mutual aid tankers from Brentwood FD and Fairview FD, provided water from hydrants located approximately one mile away. A mutual aid engine company from the Franklin FD provided additional manpower. WMC Medic 22 provided the rehab sector. Crews worked for approximately 3 hours knocking down and overhauling.

As storms rolled into western Williamson County, reports of a tornado touchdown began to come in.  Within minutes, WEST FIRE DISPATCH exploded into life.  The tornado touched down near the City of Fairview, affecting the areas of Coldwater, South Harpeth, and Pinewood, to mention a few, many areas were effected by this storm.  The Williamson County Rescue Squad was dispatched automatic aid with the Fairview Fire Department to numerous Structural collapses, house fires, medical calls, trees in the roadway, power lines down, and all this amongst the threat of a second wave of dangerous storms.  Companies from stations 14, 21, 22, and 23 worked throughout the night to mitigate the destruction left behind by the storm.  Fortunately, the county did not suffer any fatalities, with the worst injury being a leg fracture.  The Department would like to take this opportunity to thank its members for their hardwork and dedication through this disaster and to keep the families affected by this storm in your prayers

More pictures of the Fairview Tornado Damage.

Companies from Stations 21 and 23 responded to a mixed occupancy structure with flames showing upon arrival.  The structure was a barn with an attached apartment.  Crews took up defensive operations upon arrival.  The dwelling was occupied at the time of the fire and all occupants were able to exit the structure saftely before the fire was able to progress.  Unfortunately, some animals were lost in the process.  Fire Prevention Division performed an investigation of the fire.  Cause is undetermined.

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Just before 1800 hours on the evening of the 14th Station 21 was dispatched mutual aid to a structure fire with the Fairview Fire Department.  Moments later Station 14 was dispatched to the Motor Roll Trailer Park for a confirmed trailer fire.  E-20, E-23, L-39, T-26 responded for the initial alarm to the trailer park.   T-25 and 1401 responded to the mutual aid alarm.  E-20 arrived on the scene and reported flames showing from the trailer.  E-20 performed suppression operations and was supported by E-23 and T-26.  T-26 and 1401 were cancelled en route to the mutual aid alarm.  After investigation by the F.P. Division, the fire was ruled accidental and caused by an overturned electrical radiator heater.

Engine Co. 21 and Rescue Co. 11 responded to Highway 46 for an MVA with reported entrapment, critical patient, and a reported D.O.A.  Second due companies included Rescue Co. 12 from Station 14 and Engine Co. 22 from Station 22.  Also assisting by mutual aid were Franklin Fire Engine Co. 1 and Rescue Co. 1.  Rescue Co. 11 performed extrication on one vehicle and Rescue Co. 12 assisted with the operations.  Life Flight was landed and transported one critical patient from the scene to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  Accident is currently under investigation.