Forgotten Heroes: The Captain Kitchen Story
James Gold Kitchen was born in April 1881 in Virginia and came to Memphis with
firefighters
Award of Excellence
The Independent Insurance Companies of Memphis pooled their money and support to award the bravery
The Joseph P. Boyle Story – Part II
Read Part I here. After years of abuse by Boyle and his cronies, The Memphis
The Joseph P. Boyle Story – Part I
Born in 1891 to Patrick and Mary Boyle, Joseph P. Boyle was a rich mix
Germantown Fire Department
If you were around the Germantown area in the early 70’s you no doubt remember
The Great Balcony Collapse of 1930
By Joe Lowry Edited by Trish Gully Memphis and Shelby County is no stranger to
Chief Duane E. Mallery
By Joe Lowry Edited by Trish Gully From chasing fire engines on his bicycle to
Four Alarm Fire – Firefighters Injured & Police Officer Killed
It all happened October 22, 1931. A four alarm fire consumed five stores on South
John Matthew Dolan
John Matthew Dolan.. a Memphis Fire Department icon was born December 19, 1866, one of
The Burning of the Robert Church Jr. Home
February 26, 1953 The telling and retelling of this one event has over the years
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 3
In this final installment of our 3 part series on the 1978 Firefighter strike, we
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 2
Welcome back for our second installment of the three part series about the events of
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 1
We are pleased to present a 3 part series on one of our most requested
The First Black Firefighters
Written by Joe Lowry with research and editorial assistance by Trish Gully. It was the
Forgotten History – Memphis Responds to Tupelo, MS 1936
Over the past 100 years when a neighboring community experienced a devastating disaster, like a
The Crump Machine and Memphis Police Revolt of 1943
Just like every other city employee of the day, Fire, Public Works, and Teachers, they
Hero Spotlight: Deputy Chief James Price “Pete” Leach
Born 1919 Died June 14, 1972 Entered the MFD 1942 as a private on Engine
Hero Spotlight: Chief Irby Klinck
December 1933 Fire Chief John Moore retires, and Chief Irby Klinck is appointed. One of
Hero Spotlight: Richard F. Borner
Written by Joe Lowry with research and editorial assistance by Trish Gully. Captain Borner spent
Fire Chief John T. Moore
John T. Moore entered the Memphis Fire Department in May of 1890 as a Hoseman
1920 Firefighter Strike
Dateline: July 15 1920 Several months prior to July 1920, Memphis Fire Fighters had become
St Thomas Catholic Church and the Firefighters Stained Glass
April 2021 Update! – The beautiful stained glass window is now on display at the