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.
Former Fire Station No. 1 was located at 211 Jackson Avenue. It was in service for 50 years, from 1973
until May of 2023. At that time, the building was demolished and the property given to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital. In return, St. Jude built a new Station 1 at 235 Chelsea Avenue, just north
of downtown. That new station opened in April of 2023. Fire Station 1 at 211 Jackson Avenue, over the
years, housed Engine 1, Engine 4, Truck 2, Snorkel 2, Battalion 1 District Chief and the Division 1
Division Chief. It also housed the Elvis Presley ambulance for many years after it was removed from
service. The station was rather large, with 3 overhead bay doors.
Former Fire Station 1, 211 Jackson Avenue, in May of 2023, demolition under way.
Fire Museum Curator Bill Adelman with David Chandler of Chandler Demolition.
The two were classmates at Bartlett High School, Class of 1977.