Burning Leaves is Prohibited Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | Views: 72 | Categories: Fire Department News Burning Leaves is Prohibited Do not burn leaves or other yard waste in the open; fire pits or patio fireplaces in the City of Lee's Summit. Please bag or mulch yard waste, and do not blow or rake leaves into the street or storm drains.
Electrical Fire Involving a Space Heater Damages Home Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | Views: 156 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Electrical Fire Involving a Space Heater Damages Home On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 3:49 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1400 Block of SW Jefferson. The occupants called 911 after waking up to a popping noise and discovered smoke and fire in the living room. When the fire department arrived, smoke was visible from the front door of a one-story, single-family residence. The occupants and dog were outside. Firefighters entered the building and quickly...
Time to Change Batteries Saturday, November 4, 2023 | Views: 152 | Categories: Fire Department News Time to Change Batteries Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks back, but it’s also a great reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Also, check the dates on your smoke alarms and replace them when they are ten years old. They still make noise, but the sensor may not detect smoke. Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they work! Make sure you and your family are protected.
Early Morning Structure Fire Displaces Family Sunday, December 25, 2022 | Views: 2016 | Categories: Fire Department News Early Morning Structure Fire Displaces Family On Sunday, December 25, 2022, at 4:51 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 Block of NE Bristol Drive. The resident called to report a fire in the house as they were evacuating. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke and fire was coming from the front and side of a single-story, single-family residence. Firefighters confirmed that the residents were out of the house and attacked the fire from a...
Protect Yourself from Frostbite and Hypothermia Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | Views: 2114 | Categories: Fire Department News Protect Yourself from Frostbite and Hypothermia The combination of wind and low temperature in winter can be deadly. The wind chill index helps you determine when dangerous conditions develop that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia. It takes into account heat loss from the human body to its surroundings during cold and windy weather. The calculation utilizes wind speed in miles per hour and temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. For example, a temperature of minus 5 degrees occurring with a 20 mph...