ALS Ambulance Crew Now Assigned to New Liberty Fire Hall 12 Hours Each Day

November 23, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Three weeks after it opened and eleven days after the grand opening, an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance crew is now assigned to the new Liberty Fire Hall each day for a 12-hour period from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. The firehall has three bays including one for an ambulance, restroom, and a small office for the EMS crew but no sleeping quarters.

County Mayor Matt Adcock made that announcement during Tuesday night’s committee of the whole meeting of the county commission. The reason for the delay in putting an ambulance crew at the new fire hall has been so that a reliable radio communication system could be installed.

“On November 2, the DeKalb County Health, Education, and Public Welfare Committee met in regard to an EMS unit being stationed at the Liberty Fire Hall. They discussed when and what kind of unit would be there. We talked about a plan for the Liberty station which was to place one of the two Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency ambulances we have at this station to serve the community during the day. Under this plan, the unit will have to return at night to the main EMS station located on Meadowbrook Drive in Smithville due to no sleeping quarters at the Liberty station,” said County Mayor Adcock.

“The radio got put in today (Tuesday) and we are going down there (Liberty) tomorrow (Wednesday) said EMS Director Hoyte Hale during Tuesday night’s meeting.

November 23, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

A Tuesday morning fire destroyed the residence of Chris Miller at 1482 Poss Road.

According to County Fire Chief Donny Green, firefighters were summoned to the scene at 2:06 a.m. The homeowners were present at the time but were able to evacuate from the residence. They then called 911 to report that their home was fully involved.

Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters arrived and found fire coming from the roof and all sides of the two-story home. Fire crews were able to protect several vehicles that were parked nearby. The home and contents were a complete loss. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined.

The Four Seasons, Midway, and Johnson’s Chapel stations responded along with firefighters from other stations. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and DeKalb EMS were also on the scene rendering assistance.

November 22, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville Christmas Parade is coming up Saturday December 2nd 2023 and will begin at 4:00 pm.
The parade lineup will be at the New Life Connection center on Congress Boulevard

The parade, sponsored by the Smithville Fire Department, will move down Congress Boulevard to Don Cantrell Street around the square then onto West Main Street and will end once it gets to the intersection at South college Street.

“You Do Not have to register to be in the parade, just show up the day of the parade between 2:00 and 3:45 pm and we will put you inline as you arrive,” said Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker

The band and any one unloading people or supplies should park in the Dekalb Community Complex parking lot next door. Only parade entries will be allowed in the New Life parking lot.

2023 Parade Guidelines
•Parade entries will enter through the Dekalb Community Complex parking lot behind On The Way Market.

•We recommend that Parade entries should have a clear sign as to who or what organization they are representing.

• Side-by-sides are allowed with licensed drivers, but no 4 wheelers.

• Candy is allowed to be passed out to the crowd. Please make every effort to get the candy out to the crowd and not in the roadway.

• Horses and wagons should unload at Bill page ballpark and make your way down Bryant Street to enter the parade at the redlight.

• Only one official Santa is permitted in the parade and he has already committed to ride on the Fire Truck.

The City of Smithville or The Smithville Fire Department is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or liabilities associated with the Smithville Christmas Parade. The City of Smithville or The Smithville Fire Department does not provide any liability insurance for protection for individuals, organizations, spectators, or any others who may participate in the 2023 Smithville Christmas Parade.

“I think this will be the biggest parade ever, and I hope everyone will come and enjoy the parade and all the Downtown Christmas on the Square Festivities that will follow,” said Chief Parker.