Last admission into the museum is at 3:30pm

25th Anniversary Restoration Project

The Fire Museum of Memphis is raising $75,000 to restore our 1910 Salvage Truck to its original condition. Help us kick off our next quarter of a century by making this turn-of-the-century truck look new again. Funds will be used for bodywork, pain, lettering, new windshield, tires, seats, and motor work. To help us raise […]
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Silent Auction online

Please support our silent auction online benefiting the Fire Museum of Memphis, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! Our silent auction features antique firefighting collectibles, relaxing getaways, and golfing on the green packages with bids starting as low as $75!! These items are ideal gifts that are right on time for Christmas! Click the link […]
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Community Centered Budgeting

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Memphis Magazine Story

Burnin’ Love: Larry Newsom Jr. and Engine #15 An old relic finds a new home at the Fire Museum of Memphis. by Marilyn Sadler As a child, no more than 3 years old, Larry Newsom Jr. had a passion for fire trucks. He recalls going with his father to the vehicle inspection center and seeing a […]
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Holiday Hours

The Fire Museum of Memphis will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2022, through January 2, 2023. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3 at 9 a.m. Orders from the gift shop and eBay sales will be shipped upon our return on January 3. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
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Breakfast with Santa 2023

Breakfast with Santa at the Fire Museum of Memphis is a spectacular Christmas event! While there are many holiday breakfast events being offered all around town, the great thing about coming to our museum is that we have ample space and a relaxed environment that actually allows kids to spend quality time with Santa and […]
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Breakfast with Santa 2023 - FAQ's

Here are some frequently asked questions about our event:
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FIRE MUSEUM CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH

October is National Fire Prevention Month across the country. And 2022 is the 100th Anniversary of National Fire Prevention Month. Here in Memphis, the Fire Museum of Memphis is hosting a Full Room Fire Prevention Exhibit around this year’s theme of “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape!” Learning how to safely get out of a […]
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New Exhibit

Check out our new exhibit at the museum. This is our Proximity Suit Selfie Station. You can take a selfie with our firefighter wearing a Memphis Proximity Suit. The exhibit is located in the 1910 building of the museum.
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Book Your Birthday Party!

We are preparing to start construction on two parts of the Fire Museum in February. However, we don't want to stop hosting Birthday Parties. So we are making a few adjustments to space so that we can continue to host parties on Saturdays and Sundays. If you'd like to book a birthday party, click on […]
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6th Annual Hero Day

The Memphis Fire Department in conjunction with the Girl Scouts Heart of the South and Memphis Fire Fighters Foundation will be hosting the 6th annual HERo Day for young women (Grades 6-12) at the Chester Anderson Fire Campus from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on April 30, 2022. This event is open to all girls […]
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Memphis Fire Dept. Welcomes New PIOs

Let us officially welcome Lieutenants Qwanesha Ward & Hunter Smith as our new Public Information Officers. The PIO’s role has expanded to also include the department’s internal communications. The mission is improving internal communication to keep personnel informed and up to date on all pertinent information they need to perform their duties.
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Fire Museum now on eBay

The Fire Museum of Memphis has opened a store on eBay. This store specializes in antique fire apparatus and equipment. Funds from these sales will help to renovate our archives. Looking for a cool gift for your firefighter? Check us out on eBay. Just search for Fire Museum of Memphis.
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MFD Needs Your Help!

RESIDENTIAL FIREInformation RequestedMEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Fire Department is currently investigating an arson fire that occurred at 571 Hemsley Street, Thursday, January 6, 2022. Investigators need assistance in identifying the individuals seen in the picture below regarding the arson fire. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH […]
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African American Firefighter Exhibit Opens

Memphis, TN – The Fire Museum of Memphis is proud to announce the unveiling of a new exhibit at the museum. The African-American Firefighter Exhibit will chronicle the history of African-American firefighters in the Memphis Fire Services from 1955 until today. The grand opening of the exhibit will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 10:00 […]
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Dollar Dalmatian Day

In honor of Piper and Astro's birthday, we are having a Dollar Dalmatian Day at the Fire Museum of Memphis. On Saturday November 6 from 9 a.m. to Noon, a dollar donation to the Memphis Fire and Life Safety Dogs 501c3 you can tour the museum and meet the famous Memphis Fire and Life Safety Spotters. All proceeds go to the Memphis Fire and Life Safety Dogs.
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Happy Birthday Piper!

Piper is 1 year old today. We are so glad to have her as a part of the Fire Museum of Memphis Family. WOW, how she has grown in a year!
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"Memphis Firsts" Exhibit Is Now Open

This exhibit honors the first men and women in the Memphis Fire Department who achieved historical significance in their service to the City of Memphis. It also offers a look at the historically significant apparatus, equipment and buildings of the Memphis Fire Department. Each person or item featured helped shape the department into what it […]
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Honoring The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

This morning we honored those that gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11/2001. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
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2021 Firefighter Safety Stand Down

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 96 firefighters died in the line of duty in 2020 and over 60,000 were injured. In addition to the dangers responders face when fighting a fire or performing other operational duties, they are also at risk managing traffic at an incident scene. Safety Week is an annual […]
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Billy is Back!!!!

The Fire Museum of Memphis is proud to announce that Ol Billy, our history-telling, talking horse is back from his vacation in Florida. While in Florida he experienced three months of rest and relaxation and was able to become completely rejuvenated. He even came home sporting a new bridal, sources say. “He looks fabulous,” said […]
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New Recruit Class - Chester Anderson Training Center

Great fun today at the museum. We got to go meet the new recruit class at the Chester Anderson Training Center. Looking forward to seeing them on the job. Thank you Patricia Belt and Astro for helping tell about the museum.
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Covid-19 Guidelines From Memphis Fire

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How Can We Improve?

The museum is using this down time to see how we can improve! It would be very helpful if you could fill out this survey to let us know how we are doing, as well as where we can improve. Want to see new things at the museum? Now's your chance to share! Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GCC3PR
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2021 Schedule

The Fire Museum of Memphis is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last tour of the day will begin at 3 p.m. Face Masks are required to enter the museum. For those that do not have a mask one will be provided for you. It must be worn while you […]
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The Museum is Closed for Repairs.

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Commemorative Brick Program

The Fire Museum of Memphis has launched a fundraising campaign that includes a new commemorative brick program. The Fire Museum has begun selling engraved bricks that will be placed in the courtyard of the museum. The bricks can recognize an active or former firefighter, or they can be purchased as a memorial or honorarium. Bricks […]
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FMOM BEGINS NEW STUDENT VOUCHER PROGRAM

The Fire Museum of Memphis has received a $10,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation to continue the student voucher program that began in October as part of a grant from the Shelby County Government. The grant will allow families to visit the museum and social distance in a safe and sterilized environment. The museum […]
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