LEE'S SUMMIT, MO--On Friday, April 13, 2012, at 1:23 p.m. the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at CK Enterprises,

How can you keep mayhem to a minimum when disaster comes calling? Put together a simple emergency kit now.

On Sunday, March 11th setting your clock forward will save you from being late, but changing the batteries in your smoke alarms will save your life!

Severe Weather Awareness Week is set for March 12th through March 16th. This campaign is intended to increase public awareness about severe weather and tornadoes.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Thursday, February 09, 2012, at 1:35 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1308 NE Depot Drive.

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department along with the United States Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association want to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season.

On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 11:50 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 Block of SW Waterfall Place.

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department and Williams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock (WSKF) Architects announced Fire Station No. 2 is the recipient of the  highly-coveted Silver Design Award from Fire Chief magazine’s “Station Style” design competition.

On Wednesday, November 09, 2011, at 2:44 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported mercury spill inside of, 901 NE Independence Ave. An employee at the building reported that a blood pressure monitoring device containing mercury had broken and spilled a small amount of mercury on the floor. Staff immediately left the area and closed the door to the room. 

On Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 6:49 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at Dow Kokam, 2901 NE Hagan Road.

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department wants to remind everyone when they change their clock on Sunday, November 6th, make a change that could save your life - change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector. 

For years, local television and radio stations have periodically tested the Emergency Alert System with familiar tones followed by “This is a test…,” but on Wednesday, Nov. 9, for the first time ever, a nationwide test of the alert system will take place.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO--On Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 5:31 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 310 SW Lakeview Blvd.

Extremely dry conditions, high wind, and an abundance of dry vegetation and falling leaves have placed the area at an increased risk for fire. 

What’s the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game, of course. With more than 360,000 home fires reported in the United States in 2009, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), your best defense is a good offense. That’s why the Lee’s Summit Fire

On Wednesday, October 05, 2011, at 4:45 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the duplex at 801 NE Banner Drive. A neighbor called 911 and reported smoke coming from the front door of unit B.

On Sunday, October 02, 2011, at 2:20 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 252 NE Hidden Valley Lane. The ca...

On Saturday, August 20, 2011, at 12:06 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to investigate the report of smoke in the area of Westvale Circle and Fieldcrest Drive. The caller could not determine where the smoke was coming from.

On Saturday, July 30, 2011, at 1:12 p.m. the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 244 SW Pinetree Lane. The occupant called 911 and reported a couch was on fire in the garage.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— The public is cordially invited to celebrate the opening of Lee’s Summit Fire Station No. 2 by attending a Community Open House

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011. The combination of heat and humidity can cause dangerous heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees during the afternoon hours. Proper precautions should be taken to prevent heat related illness now, and during future heat advisories and warnings.

On Friday, July 01, 2011, at 12:49 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to reported fire in the Field House at Lee’s Summit North High Sch...

At this time we are under an Excessive Heat Watch, but this will likely be upgraded if the forecast remains unchanged, or becomes worse.

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 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO -- On Wednesday, June 1, 2011 the Lee’s Summit Fire Department moved into the newly constructed Fire Station No.2, located at 2000 NE Rice Road.

 LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— As the magnitude of the devastation in Joplin became clear, a request was made from the State of Missouri Emergency Operations Center for fire, rescue and emergency medical assistance from the Statewide Mutual Aid System, made up of 9 regions throughout the State.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO - On Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 12:38 PM, the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1800 Block of NE Knollbrook.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Sunday, April 17, 2011, at 5:46 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the Smart Start Daycare, 809 SE Douglas Street.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO--On Monday, March 28, 2011, at 7:08 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in a duplex at 536 NW Fieldcrest Drive.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Monday, March 14, 20111, at 1132 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2213 SW Walden Place.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Monday, March 14, 2011, at 3:49 a.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of NE Sharon Drive.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Wednesday, March 09, 2011, at 5:44 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1405 SW Charleston Avenue.

The National Weather Service has postponed the Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for Tuesday, March 8th at 1:30 p.m. and rescheduled it for Thursday, March 10th at 1:30 p.m. Rain and possible thunderstorms are forecast for the area on Tuesday, and to avoid confusion the drill has been rescheduled to Thursday when weather conditions are expected to be more favorable for the drill.

On Tuesday, March 01, 2011, at approximately 5 p.m., Kansas City Power & Light crews reported to the Lee’s Summit Police Department that they were on scene of a power pole fire at 2150 NW Lowenstein Drive.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is set for March 7th through March 11th.  This campaign is designed to increase public awareness about flooding, severe weather and tornadoes.

On Sunday, February 13, 2011, at 12:26 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4500 Block of NE Webster D...

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department will host a National Weather Service SkyWARN Severe Weather Spotter presentation on Monday, February 14th, at 7:00 PM, at the Lee’s Summit North High School Performing Arts Center, 900 NE Douglas.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Sunday, December 19, 2010, at 12:13 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 409 SE Williamsburg Drive. A relative of the homeowner came to the house and discovered it filled with smoke and called 911.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Sunday, December 19, 2010, at 11:17 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 404 SW Seagull Street. An occupant of the house called 911 and reported a fire in the garage. 

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO--On December 16, 2010, at 6:27 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the duplex at 602 NW Westvale Circle. A neighbor called 911 to report smoke coming from a neighboring duplex with smoke alarms sounding inside.

In some homes decorating the Christmas tree and house for the holiday is as much a tradition as gathering for the holiday itself. During the holiday season it is important to remain focused on fire safety and prevention to avoid a needless tragedy.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— On Thursday, December 02, 2010, at 8:30 PM, the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 4425 SW Rivulet Drive. The occupant called 911 and reported the house was on fire and they were trapped on the second floor.

On Thanksgiving there are three times more kitchen fires than any other day of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) on Thanksgiving Day in 2008 fire departments across the nation responded to over 1,300 kitchen fires, well above the average of about 420 on a regular day.

In preparation for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, here is a video on Turkey Fryer Safety.

If you have any questions, please contact our Prevention Department at (816) 969-1300.

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department has lifted the burn ban for the City of Lee’s Summit and will begin issuing Recreational/Cooking Fire Permits as long as conditions continue to improve. The fire department wants to remind residents that the burning of leaves, brush, and trash is always prohibited.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO— The Lee’s Summit Fire Department has lifted the burn ban for the City of Lee’s Summit and will begin issuing Recreational/Cooking Fire Permits as long as conditions continue to improve. The fire department wants to remind residents that the burning of leaves, brush, and trash is always prohibited.

The dry conditions and an abundance of dormant vegetation have placed the area at an increased risk for fire. The Lee’s Summit Fire Department has issued a ban on all open burning

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department wants to remind everyone when they change their clock on Sunday, November 7th, make a change that could save your life - change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector.

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department will host two Recruiting Open Houses to provide an opportunity for anyone that may be interested in a career in emergency services to ask questions and fill out an application. Applicants that successfully complete the testing and interview process will be placed on an eligibility list for firefighter positions to be filled throughout the upcoming year.

In an effort to better educate communities throughout the U.S. about smoke alarm recommendations, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ) is promoting “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” as the theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 3-9, which the Lee’s Summit Fire Department is supporting locally. NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 88 years.

The fair is FREE and will be Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Green Street between 2nd and 3rd streets in downtown Lee’s Summit, MO.  There will be a variety of activities at the fair. A children’s booth will be available for youth to play a fishing game and draw “green” inspired pictures using sidewalk chalk.  In addition, Fourth G

In his first annual State of the City address given on September 9, Mayor Randy Rhoads highlighted major accomplishments, programs and initiatives, and progressive plans focused on addressing future needs of Lee’s Summit. His message was also focused on inspiring continual involvement and investment in the community.

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department will host a National Weather Service SkyWARN Severe Weather Spotter presentation

Due to a risk of severe weather on Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service has postponed the state-wide tornado drill is scheduled for Thursday, March 11th at 1:30 PM.

It’s important to be aware of winter weather hazards and what you can do to protect you and your family, as well as make it easier for emergency responders to get to you to provide assistance in case of an emergency.

During the holiday season it is important to remain focused on fire safety and prevention.
By following some general fire safety a holiday tragedy may be prevented.

  The Lee’s Summit Fire Department wants to remind everyone when they change their clock on Sunday, November 1st, make a change that could sav...

 With Fire Prevention Week approaching the week of October 4th-10th, 2009, The Lee's Summit Fire Department would like to share more information with you. Please click on the link Fire Prevention Week 2009.