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Lee's Summit Fire Department

Lee's Summit, MO · Jackson County

Address
1001 NW Main Street, Lee's Summit, MO, 64086
8Stations
190Personnel
107,000Population

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About Lee's Summit Fire Department

The Lee's Summit Fire Department provides fire suppression, advanced life support ambulance transport, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, and emergency management services to Lee's Summit and the communities of Greenwood and Unity Village. The department operates out of seven fire stations and responds to more than 12,000 calls for service each year.

The department holds international accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, first achieved in 2016 and renewed in December 2021, and carries an ISO Public Protection Classification of Class 2/2X, an upgrade from Class 3 earned in 2017. Fire administration and dispatch operate out of a Joint Operations Center on NW Main Street.

With more than 190 personnel, Lee's Summit Fire hires for uniformed suppression roles as well as a Fire/EMS communications specialist position, and lists career openings on the city's employment recruitment pages when available.

MissionThe Lee's Summit Fire Department is dedicated to serving our community through prevention, preparedness, and response with PRIDE.

How to get hired

Lee's Summit Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic positions, hired onto a 48/96 shift schedule (48 hours on duty, 96 hours off) rotating across A, B, and C shifts.

Pay2025 pay scale: Firefighter starts at $18.81/hr ($54,750/yr), top step (9 yrs) $24.30/hr ($70,750/yr). Firefighter/Paramedic starts at $21.81/hr ($63,500/yr), top step $27.31/hr ($79,500/yr). Engineer and Engineer/Paramedic ranks pay higher; annual step i
Schedule48/96 (48 hours on, 96 hours off), rotating A/B/C shifts

Leadership & hiring contacts

Mike Snider
Fire Chief

Frequently asked questions

What is the mission of the Lee's Summit Fire Department?

The Lee's Summit Fire Department is dedicated to serving our community through prevention, preparedness, and response with PRIDE.

How many people does the department serve?

The department serves nearly 107,000 residents, including those in Greenwood and Unity Village, from seven fire stations.

Is the department accredited?

Yes. It is internationally accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, first accredited in 2016 and reaccredited in December 2021, and holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of Class 2/2X.

What schedule do firefighters work?

Firefighters work a 48/96 schedule (48 hours on, 96 hours off), rotating among A, B, and C shifts.