Fire Department News

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks forward and take the time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Also, check the date on your smoke alarms to ensure they are no more than 10 years old and replace them if necessary.

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — The Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Strasbourg Apartments, located at 3 NW O'Brien Road, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:33 p.m. A resident reported smoke filling their ground-floor apartment but no visible flames. A neighboring occupant noted a "pop" sound and the power going out before smelling smoke. The callers evacuated the building. When firefighters arrived, nothing was visible from the outside of the three-story garden apartment. Inside, smoke alarms were sounding, and light smoke was present. Firefighters located the fire burning in the wall separating the two ground-floor apartments, as well as in the ceiling and utility spaces of the floor above. They opened the walls and ceilings to quickly extinguish the fire in the concealed areas. A further check confirmed all occupants were...

The public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the Joint Operations Facility!

Date: November 8

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: 2 NE Tudor Road (behind Police Headquarters)

This facility is made possible through the 2023 No Tax Increase Bond in partnership with the state of Missouri. It will serve as the future home of Fire Administration and Training, as well as the City's Emergency Operations and Communications Centers.

As we adjust to shorter daylight hours and disrupted sleep patterns, it’s important to prioritize a critical safety measure: ensuring that your smoke alarms are functioning properly. 

Changing the batteries in your smoke alarm or replacing the entire unit if it is over 10 years old can be a life-saving choice for you or a loved one. Smoke alarms offer early warning in the event of a fire, providing you with vital seconds to escape. However, this life-saving feature is only effective if the alarms are properly maintained.

Burning leaves and other yard waste within the City of Lee's Summit is prohibited. This includes the use of fire pits, patio fireplaces, and other open-flame appliances for such activities. These appliances may only be used with seasoned firewood.

Residents are encouraged to properly dispose of leaves by either mulching or bagging them for collection by their designated waste hauler. Additionally, to prevent stormwater backups, it is essential that leaves are not raked or blown into storm drains.

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe and tidy!