Smith County ESD 2 Hires New Fire Chief

Eric Greaser assumes role after extensive search, will be officially sworn in on Tuesday

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Smith County Emergency Services District 2 has hired a new fire chief, Eric Greaser, who assumed the role on January 9th. Greaser will be officially sworn in on Tuesday by Smith County Judge Neal Franklin. Greaser comes to Smith County with over 30 years of fire service experience, most recently serving as the fire chief for the town of Flower Mound.

Why it matters

The Smith County ESD 2 oversees 11 contracted volunteer fire departments, so the new fire chief will play a critical role in leading and coordinating emergency response efforts across a wide geographic area. Greaser's focus on improving training and credentialing standards is expected to enhance the department's mission of service and emergency response to citizens.

The details

Greaser is a designated 'chief fire officer' of the Center for Public Safety Excellence and is a graduate of the Texas A&M 'fire service chief executive officer' program. The Smith County ESD 2 was formed in 2007 and is the primary funding source for 11 contracted Smith County volunteer fire departments.

  • Greaser assumed the role of fire chief on January 9, 2026.
  • Greaser's official swearing in ceremony will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Eric Greaser

The new fire chief for Smith County ESD 2, with over 30 years of fire service experience, most recently serving as the fire chief for the town of Flower Mound.

Neal Franklin

The Smith County Judge who will conduct the official swearing in ceremony for the new fire chief on Tuesday.

Smith County ESD 2

The emergency services district that oversees 11 contracted volunteer fire departments in Smith County, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“I am honored to be of service to the citizens of Smith County and the members of Smith County ESD 2. I am very excited about the potential to improve our services that will save lives and property. We must always remain focused on the mission of our organizations existence.”

— Eric Greaser, Fire Chief (ketk.com)

What’s next

The official swearing in ceremony for new Fire Chief Eric Greaser will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2026, conducted by Smith County Judge Neal Franklin.

The takeaway

The hiring of a new, experienced fire chief for the Smith County ESD 2 is an important step in strengthening emergency response capabilities and coordination across the 11 contracted volunteer fire departments in the region. Greaser's focus on improving training and credentialing standards is expected to enhance the district's mission of providing reliable and effective fire and emergency services to the citizens of Smith County.