This Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Fire Museum of Memphis will host the Memphis Fire Department's annual memorial service. This ceremony recognizes the 59 Memphis firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is open to the public. We invite you to join us and support the families of the fallen. A reception will follow in the banquet hall on the second floor of the Snowden building. Also, the Fire Museum Gift Shop will be open with several new items available for purchase. Thank you for helping support the Fire Museum of Memphis.

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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