Press Releases

On Monday, December 19, 2022, at 11:44 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire at the John Knox Village Maintenance Building, 626 NW Pryor Road. John Knox Village Public Safety received an automatic fire alarm for the building. When public safety officers arrived, there was smoke in the building, and they notified the fire department. Officers located a fire on a mezzanine in the shop area, attempted to extinguish it without success, and left the building. When the fire department arrived, light smoke was visible from a warehouse-type maintenance building. Firefighters entered the smoke- filled building and extinguished a fire involving a hot water boiler and the wood mezzanine. Crews shut off natural gas and removed the smoke from the building. A search of the building confirmed it was unoccupied. The fire was under control...

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is pleased to announce that Summit Ice officially opened for the 5^th winter season on November 18th! Summit Ice offers public skating, pond hockey, and learn-to-skate classes. Once again, there will be warm fire pits and stand-alone heaters.

“We are excited to offer this incredible amenity to our community,” Joe Snook, LSPR Administrator, said. “Each year, participation increases, providing an outdoor winter experience and creating memories for thousands each season.”

Summit Ice will be open until February 26, 2023. For registration times, inclement weather closures, and more information, please go to SummitIce.net, or call 816-969-1560.

See you on the ice!

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 11:43 am, the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1000 Block of NE Whispering Winds Court. A neighbor reported smoke coming from the townhome. When the fire department arrived, light smoke was visible from a two-story, four-unit townhome building. Several occupants had evacuated the building. Fire crews forced entry into the townhome and found moderate smoke on the first floor. Crews quickly made their way to the second floor and located a well-involved bedroom fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire in the bedroom, keeping it from spreading to connecting units or the attic. A search confirmed that no one was home. The incident was under control by 12:23 pm. A check of all units confirmed that everyone was out or unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire originated in the second-floor bedroom and...

The City of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Fire Department will host groundbreaking ceremonies on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. for the new Fire Station No. 4, and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. for the new Fire Station No. 5. The ceremonies are open to the public and will be held at the new Fire Station No. 4 location, 5031 NE Lakewood Way, and the new Fire Station No. 5 located at 801 SW Lemans Lane. Site work will begin in the next few weeks and construction of the 12,100-square-foot identical stations will start once site work is substantially complete. The new fire stations will have three apparatus bays, a decontamination area and separate sleeping quarters. “We are grateful for the investment our City and residents have made in its fire and emergency services,” Fire Chief Mike Snider said. “Firefighters face unique risks in their jobs that can have a significant...

The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape TM”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.   Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of the house during a fire depends on an early warning from smoke alarms and planning. The Lee’s Summit Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important for everyone to plan...