Lee’s Summit Fire Department Urges Residents to Power Up Their Devices with Fire Safety in Mind
Lee’s Summit Fire Department Urges Residents to Power Up Their Devices with Fire Safety in Mind
The theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™), October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4–10. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” highlights simple steps everyone can take to charge devices safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in.
Many everyday devices—phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes and...
City of Lee’s Summit to Host Lee’s Joint Operations Center Open House and Ribbon-Cutting
City of Lee’s Summit to Host Lee’s Joint Operations Center Open House and Ribbon-Cutting
The City of Lee’s Summit invites the community to attend an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Joint Operations Center at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
The Joint Operations Center, located at 1001 N.W. Main St., brings together several City of Lee’s Summit departments and public safety functions. The facility houses Fire Administration, Lee’s Summit Communications Center and the city’s Emergency Operations...
Deck Fire Spreads to House
Deck Fire Spreads to House
A deck fire spread quickly to a house Tuesday evening. The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to the 2500 block of NW Bent Tree Circle at 5:21 p.m. after the resident reported a grill fire on the deck. The occupants were evacuating the home.
Crews arrived to find the deck and the back of the two-story home on fire, with flames spreading into the attic through the eaves. All occupants and pets were safely outside.
Firefighters knocked down the flames on...
Fireworks in the City of Lee's Summit 2026
Fireworks in the City of Lee's Summit 2026
As the United States marks its 250th birthday this year, Independence Day celebrations carry added significance for communities across the nation. Take time to reflect on the country’s history and the shared values that unite Americans and celebrate responsibly.
Prioritize safety. If you plan to use fireworks, follow local regulations and safety guidelines. All firework-related incidents are preventable. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,...
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18
This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and the Lee's Summit Fire Department is recognizing its Communication Specialists — fire and EMS dispatchers — for their contributions to public safety and the safety of first responders. As the first point of contact for people calling 911, they serve on the front lines of emergency response.
The department's Communication Specialists' duties include gathering critical...