Smith County Professional Firefighters Association L-5300

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

This past weekend, members of the Smith County Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 5300, had the honor of attending the 2026 IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Colorado Springs.

We stood alongside firefighters from across the country and Canada to honor the fallen brothers and sisters who gave their lives in service to others, as well as those who passed away from occupational illnesses contracted while on the job. This ceremony is a solemn reminder of the commitment firefighters make every day—not only to one another, but to the communities we are privileged to serve.

The names pictured on the wall belong to family members of Local 5300 members who gave their lives in the line of duty.

We are proud to stand alongside our IAFF brothers and sisters in remembrance of those fallen in the line of duty.

09/19/2026

Members of Smith County Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 5300, traveled to Colorado Springs this week to attend the IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

This meaningful weekend and ceremony are dedicated to honoring our fallen IAFF brothers and sisters from years past, while also recognizing and supporting the families who carry on their legacy.

We are grateful to have had the opportunity to send members of Local 5300 to experience this powerful occasion, pay their respects, and represent our membership.

We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and stand alongside the families, friends, and fellow firefighters who will never forget them.

More pictures to come.

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

August was BUSY!

Our firefighters responded to more than 450 medical emergencies, more than 100 vehicle accidents with at least three (3) victim extrications, more than 250 fire-related incidents. Emergency calls included multiple childbirth-related calls, stabbings, a bomb-threat, and an aviation crash.

If you were watching the news last month, you know our crews spent HOURS in the heat battling wildland fires. Our teams did a great job saving structures and property.

This was in addition to attending several community events, high school football games, and sending members of SCESD 2 on TIFMAS deployments across the state.

Whew! Thank you to all of our first responders!

08/28/2026

🗓️ 08/27/26

⏰ 6:45pm

📍 Van Zandt County Road 3406 and Hwy 64

Van Zandt County has requested Smith County Emergency Services District 2 to assist with the 300 acre fire in Van Zandt County. SCESD 2 is sending Chief 2, Chief 4, Battalion Chief 2, and crews assigned to Plow 121, Engine 172, Brush 172, Engine 176, and Brush 176.

Command staff have asked travelers to avoid the area and residents to report any fires they see by calling 9-1-1 or alerting nearby first responders.

08/26/2026

The mission of the Texas Fire Fighters Home (TFFH) is to provide short-term housing at little or no cost to firefighters and other first-responders while they are undergoing treatment at The Texas Medical Center (TMC).

08/18/2026

🗓️ 08/13/2026

📍Toll 49 MM19

⏰ 3:33pm

Smith County Emergency Services District 2 is working a major accident on Toll 49 at MM 19 in Flint/Noonday. Both lanes of traffic are shut down. Please seek an alternate route.

If you are in the area, please watch for first responders working the scene. Please DO NOT drive around traffic cones.

Thank you for your cooperation.

08/18/2026

🗓️ 08/17/2026

⏰ 6:47am

📍 15000 FM 344W

Smith County Emergency Services District 2 crews are working a large structure fire at a storage unit in the Bullard community. The roadway is blocked off to allow space for emergency apparatus. Please seek an alternate route.

08/18/2026

As of 08/18/2026, Smith County, Texas is officially under a Burn Ban. No outdoor burning is allowed.