Fire Department News

The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Southeast Princeton Place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. The resident noticed smoke in an upstairs bedroom after extinguishing a fire in the downstairs fireplace. A further investigation outside revealed that the enclosed chimney was on fire above the roof. All occupants of the house were safely evacuated. When firefighters arrived, flames were visible from the roof of the two-story, single-family residence. Inside, smoke alarms were sounding, and there was light smoke in the living area. Firefighters opened the ceiling in an upstairs bedroom to find smoke and fire in the attic. Crews quickly extinguished the fire in the attic and on the roof, bringing the incident under control by 10:45 a.m. The fire caused damage to the attic, a portion of the roof, and the enclosed...

UPDATE: Service to all emergency and non-emergency phone numbers has been restored. Thank you for your patience.

The emergency phone line, 816.969.7360, is currently down and giving a busy signal due to issues affecting a large block of numbers. In the meantime, if you need police, fire, or medical assistance in Lee's Summit, Missouri, please call 911.

Another option for non-emergency assistance is 816.969.1300, available until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We will provide updates once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience.

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.