The museum will be closed on Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025, and for the Big Red Block Party on Saturday, May 31, 2025
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Fire Museum of Memphis leads the Museum along with the staff so that the mission of the Museum is accomplished. The Board meets once a month and includes a diverse group of individuals.
Executive Committee
Phil Dagastino, Jr.
Chair
Senior Vice President, Cushman & Wakefield
Tim McCullough, AIA
Past Chair
Architect, LEED Green Associate, CM-BIM, Spirit Architecture
Larry Newsom
At-Large Position Two
President/GM, Somner Express
Colin Burress
Assistant Fire Chief
Memphis Fire Department, and Fire Museum Red Door Representative
Members
Dr. William Hickerson
Retired Professor of Plastic Surgery, UTHSC
Retired Founder and Chief of Firefighters’ Burn Center, Memphis
Thomas A. Malone
President, IAFF, Local 1784
Henry Posey
Retired Chief, Memphis Fire Dept./ Fire Chief, Atoka (TN) Fire Dept.
Danielle Inez
Head of Operations, AWE Ventures
Larry Anthony
Owner, 1-800-Build-Up
Jennifer Taylor
Manager, Injury Prevention and Safe Kids Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
