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OPFD, Blue Valley partnership cultivates homegrown talent

A program that brought the Overland Park Fire Department and Blue Valley School District students together has come full circle. This fall, two Blue Valley graduates officially started their firefighting career with the City of Overland Park. Before putting on the patch, they’d been working toward this day for years, training through the Blue Valley […]

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National Fire Prevention Week: Essential tips for a safer home

Did you know the top three causes of fires in Overland Park include unattended cooking, electrical and the careless discard of smoking material? Fires can spread rapidly, leaving little time to react. The warning sounds of a smoke alarm can be the difference between escaping a fire safely or being caught in a dangerous situation. […]

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Prepare for emergencies with Overland Park’s CERT training

Registration is now open for the Community Emergency Response Team training! Overland Park’s emergency management division offers CERT training at no cost, empowering residents to assist each other and address immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining needs during emergencies. In the aftermath of a major disaster, first responders may be overwhelmed by the demand for fire and […]

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Burn ban in effect this April

In April, the State of Kansas regulates burning in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties along with some Missouri counties. The ban aims to decrease smoke levels during the burning of grass and pasture lands in the western part of the state throughout April. During April, Kansas regulations: Prohibit the burning of non-pasture (un-grazed) grasslands. Suspend existing […]

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Home heating safety tips as outdoor temperatures drop

Prevent accidents, fires, and carbon monoxide leaks with proper home heating safety. Before turning up the heat, make sure your furnace and fireplace are ready to run safely and efficiently.  Did you know furnaces and fireplaces should be inspected and serviced at least once a year by a qualified professional? Here are three additional tips […]

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Don’t take a chance: 3 things to know about your smoke alarms

Smoke detectors play a pivotal role in safeguarding lives and property by providing early warning in the event of a fire. Keep your loved ones safe by properly maintaining and updating your smoke alarms: Batteries: Smoke alarms need new batteries at least once a year. Without working batteries, your alarm is useless. Even hardwired alarms […]

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City manager names new Overland Park Fire Department chief

City Manager Lori Curtis Luther named Alan Long as the new Overland Park Fire Department chief after a competitive recruitment process involving internal and external applicants. “Alan has a deep understanding of the essential work of the fire service. His leadership skills complement our executive leadership team incredibly well,” Luther said. “I am looking forward […]

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