The First Black Firefighters
It was the first day of training for the 12 newly hired Black Firefighters on
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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
By Joe V. Lowry Captain Borner spent 55 years in service to the citizens of
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