Smith County Volunteer Firemen's Association - Public Information Page

09/01/2026

🚒 Northeast Texas Firefighters & First Responders!

The Northeast Texas Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association Fall District Meeting is coming up on September 26, 2026, hosted by Tatum Volunteer Fire Department! 🔥

The day will include an SFFMA certification workshop, vendors, exhibits, door prizes, lunch, and more.

Check out the flyer below for the full schedule and details!

08/18/2026

The Smith County Commissioners Court voted on Tuesday, August 18, to issue a 90-day burn ban for the county.
As of Monday, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) for Smith County was at 661 and is expected to go up to 668 on Tuesday. The KBDI ranges from 0 to 800 and is used to determine forest fire potential.
Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue reported that the county has seen an increase in grass fires and there are no significant rain chances for the next 10-14 days.
“Rain chances for the next couple weeks show a couple days with 20-24 percent chance of rain,” he said. “Temperatures remain high and fire danger is high. I believe it has become necessary to enact a burn ban.”
The Commissioners Court issued the “Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning.”
The burn ban order is in effect for 90 days, unless conditions improve, and the Commissioners Court approve terminating the order early.
Fireworks, fire pits or any form of outdoor burning is prohibited.
There are exceptions to the burn ban. People are still allowed to cook food in a grill or smoker that contains all open flames and have enclosed lids. Professional welding operations are allowed but all welders must notify and register with the Fire Marshal’s Office before welding outside and follow specific guidelines.
The order also does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, such as firefighter training; public utility, Texas Department of Transportation operations, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; planting or harvesting agricultural crops; or some prescribed burns.
A violation of the burn ban is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500.
Smith County, as well as area fire departments, will work on placing signs around the County to alert residents about the burn ban.
For more information, please call the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office at 903-590-2655 or visit www.smith-county.com and click on the red banner at the top of the homepage.

08/10/2026

@ Smith County First responders: RSVP by department is due today.

02/22/2026

What great progess our fantastic team of volunteers made!
The old door openings were fully framed and exterior walls completed.
The removal of the old wood and replacement of the front gable sections with Hardie board siding is coming along. Exterior painting soon to follow!

When completed this building will be used for meetings and training opportunities for Volunteer firefighters in Smith County and surrounding areas!

Next step: update and install the HVAC system. Then begin the interior remodel.

We already have a few generous local tradesman who have volunteered their time and talents plus some fantastic business who have donated supplies!

Thank you to our friends and neighbors in Smith County for the continued support!

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

Firefighters from across Smith County are working today at the old Flint-Gresham Station just north of the intersection of FM 2493 and FM 346. The building is being remodeled and will be used by the Smith County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association for its meetings and training events.

This building was originally built by the Flint-Gresham Volunteer Fire Department in 1974 and was added on to in 1992. It has served the citizens of the Flint-Gresham and surrounding communities with distinction and its service will now extend far beyond just the Flint-Gresham community.

Watch for great things to come!

Arp Volunteer Fire Department
Bullard Fire Department
Chapel Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Flint-Gresham Fire Department
Winona Volunteer Fire Department
Whitehouse Volunteer Fire Department

01/12/2026

Yall ready for this? Gonna be a perfect opportunity to get up to date on all things SFFMA!
Live chat with K. Creamer- he will give all the great updates and field questions!

We're just eight days away from our first ever "Coffee with Creamer" - an online meeting about SFFMA. Save the date! First call takes place January 13, 2026, at 6 p.m.

Certification Administrator Kevin Creamer will host a call on the first Tuesday of each month. He will answer questions, provide updates and generally be a valuable resource for members and those thinking about membership!

We will post the meeting login info ahead of the event, so check back on January 12.

12/04/2025

This is the brotherhood that makes Volunteer Fire Departments strong 🙂