Lone Jack Fire Protection District

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Lone Jack Fire Protection District

The Lone Jack Fire Protection District protects 56 square miles and nearly 5,000 residents in the southeastern portion of Jackson County, MO Main St.

Welcome to the official page of the Lone Jack Fire Protection District. This page was created for the citizens we protect, so that they may stay up to date on the activities and events within the LJFPD. We protect 54 square miles and nearly 5,000 residents in both the community of Lone Jack, MO and portions of the surrounding unincorporated areas in southeast Jackson County, MO (45 minutes southea

st of Kansas City, MO). LJFPD provides fire protection and emergency medical care to our constituents with a crew of 4 personnel at all times. We also issue burn permits for residents of our fire district. The fire district is governed by a fire board consisting of 3 directors (Directors Schrader, Hall, and Cleveland) and employs 1 Fire Chief (Chief Dave Kelsey), 3 Captains, 2 Lieutenants, 10 Firefighter/Paramedics, and 10 Firefighter/EMT's. Apparatus includes 1 Pumper, 1 Engine, 2 ALS ambulances, 1 tanker/pumper, 2 brush trucks, and a command vehicle. For more information about the Lone Jack Fire Protection District, or to obtain a burn permit, please visit our website at www.lonejackfire.org. You may also visit the station at 107 W. in Lone Jack or call 816-697-2018. Thank you for your interest in the Lone Jack Fire Protection District.

04/13/2026

Fire safety tips from our Fire Marshall:

03/22/2026

RED FLAG WARNINGS For the area today, please refrain from all open burning.

02/23/2026

From your LJFPD Fire Marshall: A public service announcement regarding Lithium-ion batteries and their safe use.

To recycle your lithium-ion batteries safely, visit call2recycle.org.

02/18/2026

Due to gusty winds and dry conditions mixed with relatively low humidity, the area is under high fire danger. Any kind of open burning is not advised over the next 3 days.

01/23/2026

With the approaching Winter Weather, the Lone Jack Fire Protection District would like to pass on some important information:

Key Fire Safety Reminders

-Clear the Fire Hydrant: Shovel a 3-foot perimeter around hydrants near your home. This allows firefighters to find and access water quickly during an emergency.

-Exhaust Vent Safety: Clear snow away from furnace, dryer, and water heater vents. Blocked vents can cause deadly carbon monoxide to back up into your home.

-Space Heater Caution: Keep all heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable (blankets, curtains, furniture) and always plug them directly into a wall outlet, never an extension cord.

-Safety Check: Ensure your home has working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level. Keep flashlights and extra batteries ready in case of power outages; never use candles for light.

Travel & Home Protection

-Slow Down: Icy roads significantly increase stopping distances. If you must drive, increase your following distance and watch for ice on bridges and shaded areas.

-Prevent Frozen Pipes: Let faucets drip slightly and keep cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate around pipes.

-Check on Neighbors: Reach out to elderly or vulnerable neighbors to ensure they are warm and have necessary supplies.

Outdoor Safety & Shoveling

-Be Safe: Shoveling snow can be a major strain on your heart. Take it easy!

-Safe Shoveling: Warm up before starting, push snow instead of lifting it, and take frequent breaks to avoid overexertion.

-Dress in Layers: Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.

-Take Breaks: Don't overexert yourself; push the snow instead of lifting it whenever possible.

-Stay Hydrated: You can still get dehydrated in the cold.

As always, we are staffed and ready to respond if you need us. We may utilize the above pictured vehicle, which is our Brush 2, and has a 9’ Stainless Steel plow attached. This allows emergency crews to get to you in an emergency even when your driveway may not be clear of snow. We hope you will stay inside, safe and warm, but don’t hesitate to call if you need help!

12/24/2025

So, our neighbors at Johnson County Fire District have challenged your Lone Jack firefighters to a friendly holiday greetings images using our rigs and ai. Challenge accepted!

Lone Jack FD hereby challenges the following FDs:
Pleasant Hill Fire Protection District
Southern Jackson County Fire Protection District
Sni Valley Fire Protection District
Pleasant Valley Fire Department

09/24/2025

Today, your Lone Jack firefighters, and our neighboring aid mutual partner the Southern Jackson Co. FPD’s Engine Company 2, performed forcible entry, search, and overhaul drills. Veteran members gave pointers and tips to newer members - the best tradition in the fire service!

Photos courtesy Chiefs Wheeldon & Pool.

09/11/2025

In the 19th century, fire engines were pulled by horses. After returning from a fire, firefighters had to detach the horses from the heavy equipment. It was difficult, if not impossible, to accurately maneuver and back the large, horse-drawn engines into the station bays. Therefore, firefighters had to manually push the engine into the firehouse.

As motorized fire engines became common, the practical need to push the vehicles into the bay disappeared. Happily, the tradition has endured as a way to honor the generations of firefighters who came before, and to celebrate the arrival of a new fire engine and bring it officially into service.

Today we celebrate and honor the rich 50-year history of the Lone Jack Fire Protection District with a “push in” ceremony, along with a remembrance of the first responders of 9/11. The ceremony symbolizes teamwork, dedication, respect for the past, and the readiness of the new equipment to serve the community. The officiant of the ceremony, Reverend Lawrence F. Scofield, was a volunteer firefighter for 36 years and has served as a Fire Chaplain for over 25 years.

This newly in service apparatus is a 2025 Spartan Fire Engine and will be known as
“Pumper 1” and will be responding to emergencies starting today, 9/11/2025.

We would like to thank the residents of our Fire District for their bond approval to purchase this apparatus and their daily support for the men and women at the Lone Jack Fire Protection District. We would also like to thank the apparatus committee for their time and dedication to designing the best apparatus for our community, and the Board of Directors for their support.

Jason Pool
Fire Chief

08/30/2025

Your LJFD & mutual aid firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in the area of Gibson & Benson. Please use caution in the area, and allow for emergency vehicles to access the area.

Thank you.

07/09/2025

At 1437 hrs today, you’re LJFD Firefighters were alerted for a car fire at 50 Hwy & Lovers Lane. Pumper 1 quickly arrived to find a full size SUV with an engine compartment fire that was extending into the passenger compartment.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, using less than 250 gallons of water. The fire started in the engine compartment, but the exact cause has not been identified.

Your LJFD Firefighters were back in service in just under 40 minutes.

LJFD reminds everybody to please drive with caution when passing an emergency scene.

06/07/2025

Today, your Lone Jack Firefighters were once again invited to attend the annual Summer Kickoff at the Mid Continent Public Library's Lone Jack branch. The Event culminates with a shaving cream fight followed by a wash down from the LJFD tanker. A good time was had by all!

05/19/2025

Today, it could get pretty sporty. Keep an eye on the weather and be ready to react appropriately. Have a plan.

For information on planning for weather and other disasters, go to ready.

Address

107 W Main Street
Lone Jack, MO
64070

Telephone

+18166972018

Website

http://www.lonejackfire.org/

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