Lenexa Fire Dept.

When it snows, clear fire hydrants near your home so firefighters can act fast.   Last month in Fort Dodge, IA, a 9-year-old boy did just that — and less than 48 hours later, firefighters used that hydrant to help save a family.   📸 Fort Dodge Firefighters Local 622

Using a space heater? 🔥Plug directly into wall outlets, keep 3 ft from flammables, turn off before sleep and use UL/ETL-certified models. More fire safety tips: Lenexa.com/FireSafety

Working together for a safer Halloween! Our Lenexa Fire crews joined forces with @LenexaPolice to share seven quick safety tips for trick-or-treaters and families. 👻

Lithium-ion batteries power so much of our daily lives - from phones to e-bikes to power tools. For more information on buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries, please visit NFPA.ORG

It’s National Fire Prevention Week — the perfect time to power up your fire safety knowledge! Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere — from smartphones to electric scooters. But do you know how to charge them safely, risks to watch for & how to dispose of them properly? ⚡🔋

Santa Fe Trail Drive is closed between 105th Street and College Boulevard due to high water. Please use alternate route. ⚠️ Remember: If you see flooding, turn around — don’t drown.

The wayside horns at Old Town railroad crossings are currently out of service. While repairs are underway, train engineers will sound their own horns, which may be louder than usual. Expect more noise near the tracks until the issue is resolved.

Week 3 of the Citizens Fire Academy was all about EMS!  We heard from the Johnson County Medical Director, Dr Beaver, discussed mental health programs for first responders, and got to practice our CPR skills on a simulated patient!

Start 2025 off right with a new career at the Lenexa Fire Department! Our application period remains open for 1 more week, closing on January 3rd. We have openings for both a full-time firefighter and a newly created firefighter intern position! lenexa.com/Government/Car…

Home fires killed over 2,700 people in the U.S. in 2022, with around 60% occurring in homes without working smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Watch this video to see how smoke alarms can work for you. #FirePreventionWeek

The annual Freedom Run 5/10K and Community Days Parade take place tomorrow morning as part of Lenexa's July 4th celebration. Both events take place in and around Old Town Lenexa. There will be road closures for these events all morning tomorrow, including 95th Street, Pflumm, Santa Fe Trail Drive, and other streets. Please see map for details.

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Please join me in congratulating Master Firefighter Eric Huffstutter on his retirement after 20 years of service to the citizens of Lenexa!!! Congratulations Eric!!!

Please join us in congratulating John Russell on his promotion to Captain!!

Ready or not, the heat is coming! Check out these safety tips to make sure you are prepared.

The rope rescue certification class concluded today with a big scenario combining all of the new skills learned during the week. Well done everyone!

Our Honor Guard was proud to present the Colors at the American Royal Association Rodeo this evening.

OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TEST POSTPONED Due to recent weather, the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens scheduled for today will be postponed one week. The next test is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th, at 11am.