National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Views: 657 | Categories: Fire Department News 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 Friday, April 3, 2026 | Views: 983 | Categories: Fire Department News 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...