Lone Jack Fire

AN ISO CLASS 3/3Y FIRE DEPARTMENT

3-11-2022: Crews have been busy last two weeks, with multiple grass fires, structure fires and several weather related MVCs, including one fatality.

Around 1AM on March 9, your LJFD firefighters, along with mutual aid partner Southern Jackson County Fire, were dispatched to a reported shed on fire on the 100 block of South Rose Hill Road. On arrival, crews found a fully involved shed, burning close to the home. There were propane tanks inside that were venting, due to the heat (this is as designed - it helps reduce the risk of an explosion).

The fire was contained to the shed, but the main house had some melted siding from the heat. There were no injuries. No cause of the fire is being listed at this time.

10-17-2021: Recently, you may have seen LJFD's A-Shift doing training. LJFD's Building 1 was hypothetically on fire, and crews were doing training for size up and attack line stretches.

Fire Prevention Month 2021

October is Fire Prevention Month. Why October? On October 8, 1871 there were two horrible fires that caused massive damage and numerous deaths. The Great Chicago Fire started October 8, 1871, and burned for two days, destroying most of the city. Also on October 8, the Pestigo fire started in northeast Wisconson, a fire which killed over 1,200 people.

Like most fire departments, Lone Jack Fire participates in Fire Prevention Month. We are available for talks with groups of all ages. To arrange a fire protection talk or demo for your group, please call Lone Jack Fire Headquarters at (816)697-2018 to make arrangements.

Personnel Receive New Gear

Structural firefighting gear consist of the very basis of firefighting activities. Gear wears out quickly when exposed to high temperatures and rugged "dirty" work. Even with proper cleaning and maintenance, gear will have to be replaced on a regular basis in order to maintain current safety standards and keep our firefighters safe.

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