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It is with great sadness that the Lee’s Summit Fire Department and the Lee’s Summit Firefighter’s Association IAFF Local 2195 announce the death of Captain Gene Martin. Captain Martin died on June 14, 2024. Captain Martin served the Lee’s Summit Fire Department for 32 years and was a loving husband, father, and friend, and will receive active member honors.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 19, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 SW M-150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Funeral Services and Catholic Mass will be Thursday, June 20, at 10:00 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 SW M-150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Procession and graveside service will follow at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens, 25203 E US 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO.

 

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Captain Gene Martin, an esteemed and dedicated member of our team for the past 30 years. Captain Martin's unwavering commitment and service have left an indelible mark on our organization and the community. Throughout his three decades of service, Captain Martin exemplified the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and dedication. His contributions have been invaluable, and his absence will be profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. In this time of mourning, we encourage everyone to support one another as we navigate this difficult period. Captain Martin's legacy will continue to inspire and guide us as we move forward. We extend our deepest condolences to Captain Martin's family, friends, and Fire Department family.  Further details...

The business office at Fire Headquarters will be closed on June 19, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM and All Day on June 20, 2024, so that our personnel may attend Captain Gene Martin's visitation and funeral services. Our mutual aid partners will provide coverage in our city during that time to ensure no interruption in emergency services.

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) and the City of Lee’s Summit invite you to a free fireworks celebration on Wednesday, July 3, at Legacy Park! The gates open to the park at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 11 SW Industrial Drive at Newco Manufacturing. The caller reported a fire in the paint room.  When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was visible from a large single-story commercial building. The fire quickly spread from the paint booth to a nearby storage area, partially collapsing the roof. Firefighters fought the fire from a defensive position before entering for final extinguishment. The fire was under control by 12:58 p.m. KCFD provided mutual aid support at the incident. All of the employees evacuated safely, with no reported injuries. The fire originated in the paint booth. A spark from grinding/sanding metal in the booth likely ignited nearby combustibles in the booth.