Shelby County Fire Department

10/20/2026

Help The Chief Clarence L. Cash Jr. Firefighter Foundation keep our community warm this winter.

Coats can be donated at any Shelby County fire station. Every coat makes a difference.

Thank you for supporting our community.

Candy "Coated" Trunk or Treat

10/16/2026

The Shelby County Fire Department is proud to reshare Firefighter Katie Barrett via The Daily Memphian!

At the age posted (we dare not say), Katie is proving that it’s never too late to pursue your goals. Her hard work and determination serve as an inspiration to others considering a career in the fire service.

Congratulations, Katie! We are proud to have you as part of the Shelby County Fire Department.

At 44, Katie Barrett is the Shelby County Fire Department’s top recruit. Her message to anyone, especially women: “It’s never too late.”

10/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/michaeldavissr/videos/1593420759148678

This morning Cynthia Cash, daughter to our former Fire Chief Clarence Cash, Jr., had SCFDs Fire Marshal, Jake Haley and myself, join her in a "MAD In The Mornings" radio interview (in the link above) and podcast from the Memphis-Shelby County Schools owned radio station WQOX FM 88.5 “The Voice of MSCS”. We were interviewed by Michael Adrian Davis, Sr. for some basic Fire Prevention Week matters and also for an event that she has prepared for The Chief Clarence L. Cash Jr. Firefighter Foundation this coming weekend at the WalMart (E. Shelby Dr. & Riverdale) in southeast Shelby County.

Fire Chief Cash dedicated his life to protecting and serving the Shelby County Community starting right after his US Army service in Viet Nam back in the year 1973 here at the SCFD. Continuing his legacy means not only remembering the work that he did, but also by putting that same spirit of service into action. Smoke Detectors may seem like a small thing, but when you think about what it can mean, it's everything. Having a working smoke detector will DOUBLE the chance of getting out of a home fire! Therefore, the CCLCJr. Foundation and WalMart are working alongside SCFD to help close that gap of no or non-working smoke detectors as well as fire safety knowledge for this event.

What: CCLC Jr. Smoke Detector Drive
Where: Neighborhood Walmart 6990 E. Shelby Dr. Memphis,,TN 38125
When: October 10, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Smoke Detectors will be available at no charge there in the parking lot (weather permitting)

As colder weather approaches us all, now is the perfect time to begin getting ready by making sure that items needed during fall and winter are also ready. a wealth of free information is available by going to:
https://www.nfpa.org/search?rn=07811130710826015&globalsearch=true&tab=1164958f-d78d-434c-9b6a-8457e694f0c5&tabname=all_search&manualtab=true&view=dynamic =winter%20home%20safety&aq==%22en%22
There you will find a variety of safety tip sheets and ideas that can help you get ready for colder days or even heavy storms that we might have to endure.

We were very glad to be a part of this today and hope that all of our followers pause for a moment to consider the things at their homes that might need attention. Right now, is the perfect time to evaluate the things you may need as the coming season approaches. Thanks Cynthia Cash!

10/02/2026

Sixteen years ago, the SCFD was asked to host the display of what had come to be known as “The Patriot Flag”. It was being taken across America as a demonstration of intense American pride and devotion to those who perished during the dastardly attacks upon the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and over Pennsylvania on 11 September 2001.

The SCFD took immense pride in hoisting this particular flag from the 103ft ladder known then as Engine 62. Why was this so significant? This was the actual flag that was draped over the side walls of the Pentagon following the attack upon America.

The Patriot Flag flying with dignity and pride and … in memory … over Patriot Lake.

The algorithms sent this to us in a message of memories. Of all my time on this job, this is among my most memorable days. A mix of sadness followed by staunch and stoic resolve that we’d never forget the perfect, brave and unrelenting heroism displayed.

Remember it people. Remember. Never forget how we felt an hour after it happened.

09/30/2026

We're taking a minute or two to boast a bit on SCFDs training division. Between recruit classes, they hosted some of our very own to a voluntary training event that will see to it that these firefighters remain at a capable state of readiness to serve our citizenry. This requires quite a bit of preparation and stamina and we thought we'd take a moment to share how proud we are of everyone out there today. Great Job Folks - Thanks!

09/27/2026

An early morning fire destroyed a large home in Lakeland today. Shelby County Fire rolled a full assignment and was assisted by Arlington Fire. The first firefighters to arrive reported the house burning from all sides. The cause of the fire is being investigated and we can report that no one was injured there this morning.

09/26/2026

While SCFD is being represented by our amazing FFs at the 9-1-1 Memorial Stair Climb today, Engine 65 has made its way all the way downtown to Riverside Dr to support the St. Jude Run/Walk this morning. Thanks Lt Walker and crew for helping our young people so much today.

09/26/2026

SCFD fields twelve firefighters for the memorial stair climb today. We couldn’t be more proud. Representing the SCFD today were:

Battalion Chief Jeff Devisfruto
Jordan Dowdy
Hunter Bennett
Jeremy Schlaack
London Lester
Maria Stivers
Andy Cox
Don Jenkins
Justin Chandler
Ryan Smith
Joey Palugi &
CJ Cara