Press Releases

Electrical Failure Sparks Crawl Space Fire

Friday, January 17, 2020 | Views: 210

| Categories: Fire Department Press Releases

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On Friday, January 17, 2020, at 4:09 a.m. , the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 Block of SW Mission Road. The caller reported the house was filling with smoke and the smoke alarms were sounding. The source of the smoke was unknown. When the fire department arrived, nothing was visible from the one-story, single family residence. Firefighters entered the smoke filled house...

Lee’s Summit Launches Quality Housing Program

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | Views: 383

| Categories: Development Services Press Releases

The City of Lee’s Summit is launching a Quality Housing Program, designed to improve the safety and maintenance of all housing in Lee’s Summit. The Quality Housing Program takes a proactive approach to property code compliance through free onsite inspections, outreach and education, and the establishment of a certification program. To participate, property owners or renters within the City can schedule a free inspection to certify a living unit meets...

Storm Siren Test Postponed to February 12, Weather Permitting- TEST CANCELLED

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 | Views: 211

| Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases

Storm Siren Test Postponed to February 12, Weather Permitting- TEST CANCELLED

The Outdoor Warning Sirens are normally tested on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Due to inclement weather and the Chiefs Parade on February 5th, the monthly test was postponed to Wednesday, February 12, at 11:00 a.m., weather permitting.