City of Leawood

"I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's humanity to man than a fire engine." - Kurt Vonnegut

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Volunteers

Since it's beginning in 1948, the City of Leawood has been fortunate to have had a number of residents that were willing and able to volunteer their services to the Leawood Fire Department. Through the years, their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence has been instrumental in building the organization we have today. However, like most cities, increases in population and the subsequent call load has created the need for a full time paid staff. Today we have just two active volunteers in the fire department and their retirement will bring an end to our volunteer program.

The men and women that have served with the Leawood Fire Department over the years are listed below. We will forever be grateful for the dedication and service they gave to the citizens of Leawood. We are proud and honored to follow in their footsteps and will always strive to carry on the spirit they brought to the Leawood Fire Department.

Chief Officers

Fire Chief Brook Beatty; Fire Chief Max O'Brien

Assistant Chief Al Moynagh; Assistant Chief Harry Basore; Assistant Chief Dale Unkefer

Assistant Chief Fred Kuchem; Assistant Chief Fred Gardner

Firefighters

Frank House, Inspector; Blaine Hibler; E.W. Forsythe

Wallace Cooper; Earl Borchardt; William Reno; Warren Cook; Jack Kayser; Hal Swanson

Robert Pollard; Gene Kroh; Jack Sparks; Joe Hanna; Jimmy Boschert; Ole Nesmith

Norman Nelson; James Haver; Cecil Jenkins; Verne Thouvenelle; Carl Schupp

Robert Plagnes; August Diehn; Earl Boutell; James Haglund; Dick Halsted; Walt Helms

Ray Hall; Glen Stevenson; Harry Woodward; Jerry Bickley; Red Lisenby; Jim Nixon

Ray Burchett; Bill Turner; Dr. Walton Ingham; Cam Blazer III; Tom Johnston

Jack Richardson; George Aostole; Fred Twitchell; Chuck Koehler; Paul Meyers; Chris Glenn

Bill Donnelly; Dennis Dierks; Ernie Anselmi; Richard Palmer; Roger Dart

Brad Sumner; Kent Anselmi; Kyle Anselmi; Russ Callahan

Rescuettes

Ginny Toman; Joan Donnelly; Ginger Anselmi; Ruby Ingham; Marti Dart

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

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Bettie Bridges
Retired - April 2001

Active Volunteers

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Firefighter Steve Anderson Captain Bill Basore

City of Leawood