Facilities

Fire Station #1 was constructed in 1949 and is located at 9609 Lee Blvd. The station was built by Kroh Brothers on land they donated.  Construction of the station cost $19,245 which was financed through the first bond issue in the City.  Since it was initially constructed with two apparatus bays, two additional bays have been added, one on either side of the original building.  Other changes over the years include an emergency generator and vehicle exhaust removal system.  In addition, the living quarters have been updated to include a new training room, kitchen, exercise room, and individual sleeping quarters.  On August 19, 2002, Mayor Peggy Dunn issued a proclamation declaring Fire Station #1 an historic structure.  Leawood's first fire engine, a 1949 Ford Central pumper, is also housed at Station #1.   A Captain and 2-3 firefighters are currently assigned to Station #1 to staff Engine 31. 

Fire Station #2 is located at 12701 Mission Road and was opened in the spring of 1978.  An extensive remodel of Station #2 was completed in the first quarter of 2004.  It included changes to the exterior, completely updated living quarters, training room, kitchen, exercise room, and individual sleeping quarters.  The station is also equipped with an emergency generator and a vehicle exhaust removal system.  A Captain, Lieutenant, and 4-5 firefighters are currently assigned to Station #2 to staff Engine 32 and Truck 32.  The Shift Commander's office and sleeping quarters are also located at Station #2.  In addition, Johnson County Med-Act has an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance with two (2) Paramedics housed at Station #2.  

Fire Station #3 and the Fire Administrative Offices are located at 14801 Mission Road. This state of the art facility was completed in the summer of 2002 and ncludes spacious living quarters, a training room, a completely equipped exercise room, and individual sleeping quarters, as well as an emergency generator and vehicle exhaust removal system.  A Captain and 2-3 firefighters cross-staff Quint 33 and Rescue 33.  In addition, reserve Engine 33 is assigned to Station #3.

The Fire Administration offices are located on the upper level of the facility.  This area includes offices for the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Training Chief, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Specialist, and the Administrative Assistant.  In addition, the administration area includes a plan review area, conference room, and break room. 

Click here for a complete history of the Leawood Fire Department.