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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 13:14 CST
updated: 2026-11-05 13:14 CST
status: reported
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# Former Nashville fire chief Martin Coleman dies at 100

Martin Coleman, a World War II veteran, led the Nashville Fire Department from 1988 to 1994 and died at 100.

Section: [Public Safety](/nashville/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Martin Coleman](/nashville/wiki/martin-coleman.md), [Nashville Fire Department](/nashville/wiki/nashville-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS)](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/state/tennessee/davidson-county/former-nashville-fire-department-chief-martin-coleman-dies-at-100), 2026-11-05 13:14 CST: Former Nashville Fire Department chief Martin Coleman dies at 100

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