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...
First Responders Sensory-Friendly Event
First Responders Sensory-Friendly Event
The 2nd Annual First Responders Sensory-Friendly Event is Saturday, April 18, and we are excited to welcome families from across the community.
This event is designed to provide a calm, inclusive environment where individuals with sensory sensitivities can safely explore first-responder vehicles, meet officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel, and learn about their work—without crowds, bright lights, or loud sirens.
Our goal is to make...