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Burning Leaves is Prohibited

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Burning Leaves is Prohibited Burning Leaves is Prohibited
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...

Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Risks, Safety Tips, and Symptoms

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Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Risks, Safety Tips, and Symptoms Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Risks, Safety Tips, and Symptoms
In recent years, the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has increased; however, many people remain unaware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Commonly referred to as the "invisible killer," CO is an odorless, colorless gas that forms when fuels—such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane—burn incompletely. In residential settings, potential sources of carbon monoxide include heating and...

Hose Uncoupling for Live Fire Training Facility

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Hose Uncoupling for Live Fire Training Facility Hose Uncoupling for Live Fire Training Facility
  The Department recently celebrated the completion of the Live Fire Training Facility with a Hose Uncoupling Ceremony. Funded by the 2022 Public Safety Sales Tax and constructed by WHP Training Towers, the state-of-the-art facility provides live fire conditions to train new firefighters and allows experienced firefighters to hone their skills in various scenarios and evolutions. Thank you to everyone who attended and our citizens for supporting public safety...

Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! TM”

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Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! TM” Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! TM”
  The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! TM” The campaign educates everyone about the importance of working smoke alarms in the home. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out...

Live Burn Training Facility Hose Uncoupling

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Live Burn Training Facility Hose Uncoupling Live Burn Training Facility Hose Uncoupling


Join us Thursday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. for a special event - the Hose Uncoupling (fire dept. ribbon cutting) for our brand new Live Burn Training Facility at Fire Station No. 7, 2150 SW Scherer Road. We can't wait to show off the awesome new training tool for our firefighters, all thanks to the Public Safety Sales Tax. See you there!
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