Joining Strasburg Fire as the Chief in June 2025, Chief Smith brings nearly 40 years of experience in the fire service, having served with volunteer, combination, and career departments, in both Colorado and Pennsylvania.

A graduate of the National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program, Chief Smith is also certified as a Paramedic, Live Fire Instructor (1403), Fire Officer III, and Instructor II, as well as having served as a Fire Investigator. He also is a certified wildland firefighter, currently as an Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB-T)