Mayor nominates new Memphis fire chief
Memphis Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Colin Burress speaks at a 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance lead by Volunteer Memphis on Sept. 11. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
He will succeed Gina Sweat, the first woman to hold the post of Memphis Fire Department chief, who retired after leading MFD for nine years.
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Memphis Fire Department Gina Sweat Colin BurressJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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