Citing differences, fire chief resigns

HOT SPRINGS — Lake Hamilton Volunteer Fire Chief Matt Simpson has resigned as chief “effective immediately due to irreconcilable differences with a board member.”

Simpson declined to identify the fire department board member or say specifically what led to his resignation.

He said unspecified internal fire department matters that likely led to his resignation willbe discussed at a meeting on Sunday at the Lake Hamilton Fire Department.

Simpson, who was paid a “small salary” as chief, said he is “relieved” to no longer be chief of the fire department, which covers a large area south of Hot Springs along Arkansas 7.

Lake Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department Board President Eugene Sparling could not be reached for comment.