Fort Smith Fire Fighters - IAFF Local 33

04/09/2026

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03/26/2026

Just nine days after our brother Michael Altman made the ultimate sacrifice, his wife gave birth this morning to a baby girl. She now has 365,000 aunts and uncles across the United States and Canada whose love she can count on – as does her brother, Theodore.

Please keep the Altman family in your prayers and consider supporting them.

➡️www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/altman

03/24/2026

Congrats to our friend from Tennessee. He has served the 14th district well. The toughest district in the IAFF. Well deserved retirement.

The Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association recognizes and honors International Association of Fire Fighters 14th District Vice President Danny Todd on his retirement after more than 30 years of dedicated service to our profession.

Danny will officially retire on September 27, 2026, marking the end of a remarkable career defined by leadership, commitment, and unwavering advocacy for firefighters and their families.

For over three decades, Danny has been a steady and respected leader for the Fighting 14th District—standing up for firefighters, strengthening locals, and advancing the fire service across our region and the IAFF.

His impact goes far beyond titles or positions. It is reflected in the relationships he built, the leaders he mentored, and the progress made for working firefighters throughout his tenure.

On behalf of the TPFFA and our members across Tennessee, we thank Danny Todd for his service, his sacrifice, and his leadership.

We wish him and his family nothing but the best in retirement.

03/11/2026

03/04/2026

02/19/2026

It's that time of year again! Our Annual Open Bass Tournament is coming to Lake Degray on February 22nd.

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

The Fort Smith Firefighter’s Pipe and Drum Corps is hosting a Burn’s Night Dinner to help raise funds to support the growth and development of the band. The dinner will be February 22nd at The Vault in downtown Van Buren. We will be serving a Haggis and Roast Beef dinner with music durning cocktail hour provided by The Crumbs and The Fort Smith Little Theater preforming poems by Robert Burns durning the meal. We will be closing the night with tunes on the bagpipes played by The Fort Smith Firefighter’s Pipe and Drum Corps and the Ozark Highlanders. Not only will this be a very fun and entertaining experience but also a great way to support the band in our mission to carry on the Irish and Scottish traditions of the fire service. Tickets can be purchased through our square account

01/28/2026

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Thank you to everyone who came out to help with Fill the Boot last year. Hopefully we have another great year this year.

MDA Payton Final

10/31/2025

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 🔦 BOYD WATERS
25 Years of Service – Fire Chief, Fort Smith Fire Department

Born and raised in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Boyd Waters once dreamed of flying jets in the Air Force. But as a young adult, family responsibilities came first. Wanting to stay close to home and support his growing family, he began working for Walmart, where he spent nearly 13 years and worked his way up from stock associate to support manager.

Boyd eventually grew curious about firefighting but wasn’t sure it was the right full-time path. That changed the moment he joined the Sallisaw Fire Department as a volunteer. “As soon as I started, I knew—this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.” Within a year, he applied and was hired by the City of Fort Smith Fire Department 🚒.

Starting as a Pipeman in 2000, Boyd worked his way steadily through the ranks: Driver (2004), Captain (2011), Battalion Chief (2013), Assistant Chief (2016), and finally Fire Chief (2023).

Now responsible for leading more than 150 employees, Boyd says the work has been incredibly fulfilling. “I love this job. It’s the greatest job ever.” He still remembers the excitement of his early years—fighting fires, training with his crew, and learning extrication techniques. “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. And that’s how it’s been for me.”

Boyd’s sense of purpose extends beyond Fort Smith. While working full-time for the Fort Smith Fire Department, he continued volunteering in Sallisaw for 22 years. His son has followed in his footsteps and now works as a driver for Fort Smith.

Over his career, Boyd has seen tremendous growth within the department and has been a key player in modernizing its equipment and vehicles. He’s particularly proud of his involvement in the design and specification process for new fire trucks, ensuring Fort Smith firefighters have the safest, most efficient tools for the job.

After 25 years of service, Boyd will retire on October 31, 2025 🎉 . He looks forward to some well-earned rest, traveling, and spending more time with his family.

Reflecting on his career, Boyd says he’s simply proud to have served. “Without the other firefighters on the job, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish anything; being a firefighter takes every one of us. At the end of the day, I just hope I did my part and left it better than I found it.”

Thank you, Chief Waters, for 25 years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving the Fort Smith Fire Department and our community.🤝

10/23/2025