Arizona Wildland Firefighter Greg Smith Recovering After Triple Bypass Surgery
Greg Smith, a veteran wildland firefighter from Arizona who previously donated a kidney to a fellow firefighter, has undergone urgent triple bypass heart surgery in Mesa due to a major blockage. He is currently recovering in a Mesa hospital, and…
Phoenix, AZ, October 27, 2026 —
Greg Smith, a veteran wildland firefighter from Arizona, is recovering in a Mesa hospital after undergoing urgent triple bypass heart surgery. The surgery was performed because of a major blockage, according to the information provided about his situation.
Smith previously donated a kidney to a fellow firefighter. No further details about that donation, including when it occurred or who received the kidney, were provided. The information also does not specify when Smith underwent surgery or identify the hospital where he is recovering.
Community support has been mobilized through a GoFundMe campaign to help with Smith’s medical bills. The campaign’s fundraising goal, the amount raised, and the organizer’s name were not provided. No details were available about the expected cost of his care or how long his recovery may take.
Smith’s current condition is described as recovery in a Mesa hospital. Further information about his medical status, the circumstances leading to the discovery of the blockage, and any plans for his return to firefighting was not provided.
The available details describe both Smith’s surgery and the community fundraising effort, but do not include a timeline or additional statements from Smith, his family, medical providers, or the campaign organizers. The amount of assistance needed and the status of the fundraiser are also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Jason Barry on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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