Fire Prevention Week Open House
When
October 7, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Fire Station 41
Fire Department
Fire Department
The Overland Park Fire Department has served the Overland Park area for more than a century. Even before Overland Park’s incorporation in 1960, our department served this community and others around it with progressive philosophies on safety and education.
The Overland Park Fire Department also provides fire response and investigation, training, and safety enforcement for the city of Merriam and parts of unincorporated Johnson County.
Fire Chief
Alan Long
Address
12401 Hemlock
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone
913-888-6066
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Special Services
Burn Permits
Permits are required for large open burns, but not smaller recreational fires. Learn more about whether your fire requires a burn permit, and apply for an open burn permit online using the ePLACE portal.
CPR + AED Classes
Knowing CPR, First Aid, and AED use can save a life when you least expect it. The Overland Park Fire Department offers classes for the public and for health care professionals.
Fireworks Regulations
City ordinance prohibits the use of most fireworks.
Fire Safety Presentations
Let us share important information to help your prepare for a fire, and stay safe if there is one.
Tours + Visits
Overland Park firefighters welcome the opportunity to share the firefighting profession with others.
Youth Fire Safety Intervention Program
The Overland Park Fire Department offers the youth fire safety intervention program to help parents address the problem of fire misuse by a child.
Upcoming Events
Fire Prevention Week Open House
When
October 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Fire Station 43
Fire Prevention Week Open House
When
October 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Fire Station 410
Latest Save
In 2023, crews at Fire Station 42 reunited with Tim and Laure Zweifel after Laure survived a sudden cardiac arrest. Listen to their story and message to all of us.
Annual Report
See Chief Long’s opening message, lifesaving stories and the latest information on the Overland Park Fire Department.
Friends of First Responders Day
The Overland Park Fire and Police Departments, along with volunteers, invite people with developmental disabilities and their families to a day of fun, learning and community engagement. Watch demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities alongside local firefighters and police officers. This event provides a unique opportunity to learn ways to keep loved ones safe and feel comfortable around emergency first responders.
Fire Stations
The Overland Park Fire Department operates out of several fire stations across Johnson County, the Fire Training Center, and a squad house.
More Information
9/11 Memorial
Overland Park’s 9/11 Memorial at the Fire Training Center honors those lost on September 11, 2001 by remembering their sacrifices and teaching future generations about the tragic day.
Fire Inspections
The fire marshal inspects many buildings in Overland Park to make sure they meet safety codes.
Fire Investigations
Request a copy of a fire response or investigation report through OPCares, the City’s online customer service system.