Downtown Outdoor Voice Message Warning Siren Test on Friday, May 27 Friday, May 27, 2022 | Views: 3294 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Downtown Outdoor Voice Message Warning Siren Test on Friday, May 27 The Lee's Summit Fire Department will be testing the voice messaging capability of a new Outdoor Warning Siren behind Fire Headquarters on Friday, May 27, 2022, around Noon. The new siren provides coverage for the downtown area and is capable of live and prerecorded voice messages in addition to the traditional storm siren.
Solar Panels Involved in Roof Fire Friday, April 29, 2022 | Views: 3273 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Solar Panels Involved in Roof Fire On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 4:51 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4300 Block of NE Walnut Ridge. An occupant in the house reported smoke coming from the roof and attic. When the fire department arrived, light smoke was visible from the attic and roof of a two-story, single-family residence. All of the occupants were safe outside. The fire involved solar panels on the roof near the peak and had spread...
Fire Heavily Damages Lee’s Summit Home Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | Views: 5433 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Fire Heavily Damages Lee’s Summit Home On Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:28 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 500 Block of NE Lynn Street. Multiple callers reported a heavily involved house fire. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke and fire was coming from a one-story, single-family residence. The occupants were outside. They advised there was propane and fireworks in the house. Crews initiated a defensive attack on the fire from...
Firefighters Rescue One from Structure Fire Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | Views: 4154 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Firefighters Rescue One from Structure Fire On January 18, 2022, at 10:29 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 Block of SE 11th Street. The calling party reported a fire upstairs with no one else in the house. Police dispatchers then received a call from an occupant still trapped in the house. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was coming from a single-family, split-level house. One occupant was outside. Firefighters entered the...
Structure Fire at Pool Supply Company Friday, December 24, 2021 | Views: 7271 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Structure Fire at Pool Supply Company On Friday, December 24, 2021, at 3:35 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Water Hole, 401 SE Oldham Pkwy. Multiple callers passing by on 50 Highway reported smoke and fire coming from the back of the pool supply business. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke and fire was coming from the building. Crews initiated a defensive attack on the fire from the outside of the building. The business was closed for...