Lee`s Summit Fire Department Annual Report 2010 Lee`s Summit

Average Emergency
Response Time
5-Year regional
Alarm Summary
13,430 12,911 13,479
11,631 12,558
Lee’s Summit
Fire Department
Communications Center
The average response time for emergency
incidents was 5 minutes 17 seconds.
Station #4
404 NE Woods Chapel Road
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Station #2
2000 NE Rice Road
The Department’s Communications Division is
operated 24 hours a day 7 days a week answering
emergency and non-emergency calls from
throughout Jackson and Cass counties. This year
the Communications Division began learning basic
Spanish for 911 operators to better serve our patrons.
The Communications Division is also serves as a
regional communications center. They not only
serve the City of Lee’s Summit, they also provide
communication services for the Fort Osage Fire
Protection District, Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack,
Prairie Township, Sni Valley, West Peculiar,
and the Western Cass Fire Protection Districts.
Station #3
210 SW Pryor Road
New Station #2
In 2007, the citizens passed a “no-tax increase” bond issue
for the replacement of Fire Station #2. The Fire Department
had outgrown the current station, which was built in 1967. The new station will house Truck 2 and is designed to
meet future growth of the department for years to come. Construction began in the fall of 2010 with an anticipated
opening in Spring 2011. It is located at 2000 NE Rice Road.
The largest division within the Department is that of Emergency Services. This
division is responsible for responding to all emergencies and non-emergencies
within the City of Lee’s Summit, Greenwood, and Unity Village. The largest
number of calls involve emergency medical calls, but also include fires,
rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and severe weather related incidents.
Station #5
3650 SW Windemere Drive
Station #6
101 NE Blackwell Road
The Lee’s Summit Fire Department
service area covers 65.4 square miles,
with a population of over 93,000
citizens and guests. In addition,
the Lee’s Summit Fire Department
provides emergency services to the
City of Greenwood and Unity Village.
Station #7
2150 SW Scherer Road
Fire Headquarters
207 SE Douglas Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063-2372
Fire Department Phone Numbers
Emergency
911
Alternate Emergency
Non-Emergency
General Information
816-969-7360
816-969-7407
816-969-1300
Visit the Department on the Internet at www.cityofls.net/Fire.aspx to obtain further information.
Lee’s Summit Fire Department
Annual Report
2010
5- Year Emergency Medical
Patient Contacts Summary
6,103
6300
4200
4,842
4,995
5,455 5,748
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1400
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2006
The Lee’s Summit Fire Department fulfills this
mission with a staff of 146 full time employees, 7
stations, operating with a budget of 15.3 million
dollars. The Department is organized into 3
divisions: Administration, Emergency Services,
and Fire Prevention.
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The Administrative Division includes Support Services, and is
responsible for the management of the Department’s budget,
personnel management, equipment up keep, building services, and
the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and apparatus.
Property Damage
Summary
In 2010 the estimated value of
properties involved in fire was
$4,109,150.
The estimated loss value was
less than $310,450
For a loss ratio of 7.5%
loss value $310,450
properties involved
$4,109,150
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To provide efficient and effective services
by a well trained team of emergency service
professionals in the ares of:
• Fire Protection
• Emergency Medical Services
• Rescue Services
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Emergency Management
5-Year Incident Summary
Mission
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Fire Department
Mission Statement
5,353
SITUATION FOUND
Structure Fire 84
Outside Fire23
Vehicle Fire43
Brush/Grass Fire
68
Trash/Rubbish Fire
43
Unauthorized Fire
35
Explosion, No Fire
1
Lighting Strike9
Emergency Medical
5279
Motor Vehicle Accident
547
Mechanical Extrication
4
Water Rescue2
Power Lines Down
40
Hazardous Materials
161
Smoke/Odor Removal 91
Smoke Scare21
Bomb Scare (threat)
5
Smoke Detector Sounding 255
CO Detector83
Malicious False Alarm
21
Accidental False Alarm
593
Good Intent377
Citizen Assist414
Severe Weather
6
Aircraft Standby
7
Mutual Aid Provided
240
Training is imperative to maintain the incomparable services
provided to the Lee’s Summit Community. The Training
Division presents classroom lecture, teleconferencing, practical
instruction, and drill to all members at their stations or at the
state-of-the-art training facility at Station 7. Specialized training
is provided for members to acquire or retain the licenses and
certificates needed to meet state and federal requirements.
2010
2007 2008 2009
The Fire Prevention Division conducts activities to enhance
the safety of our citizens. Last year over 3,000 inspections of
new and existing commercial buildings were conducted by
on duty fire crews and Prevention staff. Along with making
sure that the City’s built environment is safe, the Division also
oversees numerous safety education programs such as the
Safety Education Program in the schools that provides life
safety lessons to every 1st, 3rd and 5th grade student twice
a year, along with numerous station tours, daycare visits,
block parties, and open house events during Downtown
Days and Oktoberfest. Other responsibilities include the
issuing of burning permits; fireworks tent inspections;
hazardous materials permitting, and fire investigation. The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is actively involved
in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
training by hosting classes as the department’s Station 7
training facility. The CERT program is an integral part of
helping our citizens and city workers be better prepared
for the possibility of a local disaster or significant
emergency. CERT training skills enable civilians to
protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors in
the event of an emergency. Lee’s Summit citizens and city
department employees demonstrate their commitment to
community through their participation in the extensive
training program. Topics covered include disaster
preparedness, medical operations, fire suppression,
light search and rescue, and terrorism response. The
CERT program utilizes instructors from our local
utility representatives at KCP&L, MGE, American
Red Cross, and the Lee’s Summit Police Department.
The International Association of Firefighters Local 2195
and the Lee’s Summit Fire Department hosted a program
for civic leaders as well as members of the media known as
FIRE OPS 101. The day long program included hands-on fire
fighting and rescue operations under controlled supervision
of Lee’s Summit Firefighters. Participants learned exactly
how challenging it is to keep our community safe.