The City of Fort Smith is always eager to partner with members of the press or media to create and share compelling content about current Fort Smith news and events. The Fort Smith Media Kit is a one-stop shop for all your communications needs.

For anything that is not included below, please contact the Office of Communications at communications@fortsmithar.gov.

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Resources

• Download a copy of our Fort Smith Branding and Style Guide (PDF) to learn more about the elements of our brand and the proper uses of those visual elements.
• Download a copy of our Branding Slogan Usage Guide (PDF) for an explanation of the City of Fort Smith Arkansas' graphic standards, as well as instructions for adopting the proper usage of these assets. 
• Download our Trailblazing Community Toolkit (PDF) for information about the positive benefits of living in Fort Smith, as well as usable branding assets available for civic groups, non-profit groups, schools, and businesses.
• Download the official City of Fort Smith logo: 

• Download City Department logos.

Image Library

For members of the press wishing to access the image library, please email communications@fortsmithar.gov.

Contact

Press contacts for use by reporters, journalists, and members of the press.

General Media Inquiries

Director of Communications
Josh Buchfink
Office: (479) 784-2224
Mobile: (479) 392-6961

Email: josh.buchfink@fortsmithar.gov

Members of the media can email communications@fortsmithar.gov to reach the Communications Department. 

Offices

City Clerk's Office
Phone: (479) 784-2208 
Email: cityclerk@fortsmithar.gov

Mayor's Office 
Phone: (479) 784-2344
Email: mayor@fortsmithar.gov

Police Media Inquiries

Police Department
Phone: (479) 709-5000
Email: info@fortsmithpd.org

Fire Media Inquiries

Fire Department
Phone: (479) 783-4052
Admin: firedept@fortsmithar.gov
Fire Marshal: firemarshal@fortsmithar.gov