January 11,2019 the Smithville firefighter had their appreciation dinner and welcomed 2 new recruits Brenda Soto and Dillon Hicks 

Smithville Fire Department welcomes New recruits Brenda Soto and Dillon Hicks

Walter Burton was recognized at the firefighters appreciation dinner Friday night for his 25 years of service to the Smithville Fire Department

The Smithville Fire Departments celebrates turning 80.  On February 3, 1938 the Smithville City Counsel under Mayor JE Evins passed Ordinance #92 to establish the Smithville Fire Department. The Board appointed Bethel Thomas as the first Fire Chief, Freddie Trammel as the first assistant Chief, and Bob Herndon as Captain.  The board also appointed 22 volunteers to serve the citizens of Smithville and DeKalb County for many yearsThere have been many changes to the departm...