Crews are working a significant motor vehicle accident on Southbound I-49. We urge you to utilize 291 to head south for approximately the next 60 minutes.

The change in temps is bringing additional changes. Keep an eye out for the potential of severe weather in the next couple of days.

On April 2nd we will be asking for your continued support.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our communities for the overwhelming support that was demonstrated at the polls today. We truly are humbled by this amount of support. THANK YOU!!!!!

Our communities are growing and so is our staffing. We are accepting applications to increase staffing and create an eligibility list. #bestjobintheworld

This morning we got to participate in the Raymore Peculiar School District’s Mock Crash alongside West Peculiar Fire. This is a regular event conducted to serve as a reminder of the value of making responsible decisions as students head to prom tomorrow. MSHP Troop A

It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and we could not be any prouder of these unsung heroes in our line of work. We don't say it enough, but we greatly appreciate you!!!!

Today Ladder 41 and crew had the opportunity to work with our neighbors to the north in Lee’s Summit and train on elevated negotiations with our law enforcement partners.

While we have likely gotten used to the rain, there is plenty of information being shared about the potential for severe weather tonight. Please have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

Thinking of everyone with the Wichita Fire Department and involved in this incident. fireengineering.com/firefighting/w…

9/6/24: South Metro Fire is working a large gas line break in the field south of Hubach Hill Road and Brook Parkway. This is NOT near any homes and nobody has been injured. We’ll share updates as they’re available.

Crews currently have 58 Hwy closed between Prairie Lane and Ward Road due to a tree blocking the roadway. Appropriate utility crews have been requested to assist in clearing and getting the roadway opened.

This morning C-Shift crews had the opportunity to get outside and help cheer on one of the local residents as he departed for the Super Bowl next week. Hoping to be able to be celebrating their return next week with another championship. GO CHIEFS!!!

Today we got to celebrate the retirement of one of own. For the past 28 years Captain Mason has been a part of the Fire District. He is leaving a lasting impression impression on all of us and we wish him nothing but success and happiness on this next chapter. Enjoy retirement!!

Today we graduated 7 new recruits from a 3 week academy. Under the direction of Captain Stanton, they rose to every challenge. We look forward to them starting on their shifts next week and beginning long and fulfilling careers with us. #bestjobever #fireservice