The Fire Museum of Memphis 2026 Yard Sale & Auction is on Saturday, April 18th from 7AM to 4PM

Red Door Members may also shop the day before, on Friday April 17th from 5 PM to 7 PM. Make your plans now!

Board Member Colin Burress Appointed Memphis Fire Chief

The Fire Museum of Memphis is proud to announce that museum board member Colin Burress was appointed Memphis Fire Chief on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Colin has served on our executive board for the past several years. His support of the museum has been unwavering. We wish the very best to retiring Memphis Fire Chief Gina Sweat, who was also a staunch supporter of the museum during her tenure.

Article written by Bill Adelman

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