Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Home in Lee's Summit Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Views: 3510 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Home in Lee's Summit A structure fire on Thursday, October 2, 2025, caused extensive damage to a home in the 100 block of NE Maple Street. The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded at 5:14 p.m. after multiple people driving by reported smoke coming from the roof vents of the residence. The occupant of the home also called 911 to report the fire. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke and flames visible from the back and roof of the single-story house. All occupants were safe...
LSFD is Hiring Dispatchers Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Views: 2666 | Categories: Fire Department News LSFD is Hiring Dispatchers The City of Lee’s Summit Fire Department is looking for highly motivated applicants to fill current openings and create a hiring list for the position of Fire and EMS Emergency Dispatcher. This is a non-sworn position, officially titled Communications Specialist. The role involves working in a 24/7 communications center responsible for dispatching fire and medical services. As a dispatcher for the Lee's Summit Fire Department, you will also have the...
Hotel Reoccupied After Small Fire in Wall Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Views: 3992 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Hotel Reoccupied After Small Fire in Wall LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. (July 10, 2025) — The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire at the Quality Inn, located at 1020 SE Blue Parkway, at 1:01 p.m. An employee reported smoke in room 324, coming from a windowsill, prompting an evacuation of the hotel. Upon arrival, firefighters observed no visible flames outside the three-story, 63-room hotel, though the building’s alarms were sounding and guests were evacuating. Light...
Fireworks Related Fires in Lee's Summit Saturday, July 5, 2025 | Views: 3645 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Fireworks Related Fires in Lee's Summit LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Overnight, the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to several fireworks-related fires. Crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4:27 a.m. on July 5, 2025, in the 1100 block of SW Summit Hill Drive. A resident called 911 after being awakened by smoke alarms and discovering a fire burning on the outside of the house. Upon arrival, firefighters found flames near the garage door that had spread up the front of the...
Spark Ignites Garage Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Views: 3190 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Spark Ignites Garage On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 3:43 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of NW Moore Street. The occupant of a detached garage next to a single-family home called 911 to report the blaze. When firefighters arrived, they found the two-bay garage fully involved in fire, threatening the nearby home. The occupant and their dog were safe outside. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from...