Recently Hired Firefighters and Promotions

Independence Fire Department Annual Reports Archive

Want to know what the Fire Department actually does? Official copies of the Independence Fire Department's Annual Reports

Fire Fridays

View the Independence Fire Department's Fire Friday videos on Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness.

Open Burn and Cooking Fire Policy and Regulations

If your interested in doing any outdoor cooking or open burning this is the page for you.

CONTACT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

How to contact Divisions within the Fire Department

*FREE* SMOKE DETECTORS *FREE*

Call Fire Prevention at (816) 325-7121 for further information

SMOKE ALARMS - What you need to know

November 2018

Safety messages about smoke alarms

November 2018

Carbon Monoxide "The Silent Killer"

Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, invisible, poisonous gas. In 2008 the Independence Fire Department responded to 129 Carbon Monoxide calls with the majority occurring during the winter months.

Close Before You Doze - See the Dramatic Difference a Door Can Make

In a house fire, are you safer sleeping with your bedroom doors open or closed? See the dramatic, life-saving difference a door can make. November 2018

Fire Safety: Can Your Bedroom Door Keep Flames And Smoke Out?

Officials are issuing an urgent alert when it comes to home fires – sleep with your bedroom door closed. Turns out, this simple decision dramatically increases your chance of survival if your house were to catch fire. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen reports and has an eye-opening demonstration.

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Apartment Complex and Multi-Family Residence Grilling and Open Flame Policy and Regulation

As the weather turns to summer and the idea of grilling outside comes to mind the incidents of apartment balcony fires increase.

Emergency Preparedness: Citizens' Plan

This plan discusses citizen responsibilities in preparing for & responding to emergencies & other incidents... throughout the City. - View, Download, & Print (PDF)

Independence Fire Department Explorers

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Hands-Only CPR Classes

Free Sessions, Locations, Dates and Times