Speaker Bios

Curtis Smith

President, Professional Firefighters of Idaho

Curtis Smith has served as the 7th District Field Service Representative since 2020. He also served as Secretary/Treasurer for the Professional Firefighters of Idaho (PFFI) for the past 14 years. In February, he was elected President of the Professional Firefighters of Idaho at their state convention.

Throughout his career, Curtis has held several leadership roles within his home local, IAFF Local 187, including Shop Steward, Vice President, and President.

Curtis retired from the Pocatello Fire Department in 2023 after 29 years of service to the community.

Speaker's Classes Present/Past

2026

ULP’s, DFR, Discipline

Presented by the 7th District Leadership Team – IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky WAlsh and District Field Service Representatives Curtis Smith and Tim Hoover – this session will cover the importance of understanding these concepts and how to evaluate them. We will discuss what an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) is, how to file...