The City of Murfreesboro has announced that the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department is now fully staffed.
The news release from the city said that the staffing level was reached primarily because the Murfreesboro City Council approved a significant pay raise for firefighters in the 2025 budget, increasing salaries between approximately $6,000 and $12,000 annually.
The pay for new fire recruits increased to $56,883, certified firefighters to $58,305, firefighter Advanced Medical Technician – Basic to $59,763, firefighter Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to $61,257 and firefighter paramedic to $67,616…