Joint Operations Center Groundbreaking Ceremony Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | Views: 6025 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Joint Operations Center Groundbreaking Ceremony 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.
Set Back Your Clocks and Check Your Smoke Alarms Friday, November 1, 2024 | Views: 4153 | Categories: Fire Department News Set Back Your Clocks and Check Your Smoke Alarms 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...
Burning Leaves is Prohibited Friday, October 25, 2024 | Views: 4583 | Categories: Fire Department News 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 Thursday, October 24, 2024 | Views: 11213 | Categories: Fire Department News 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 Monday, October 21, 2024 | Views: 3947 | Categories: Fire Department News 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...