The Lexington Fire Department is a combination emergency services department which provides fire protection, A.L.S. ambulance service, rescue, hazardous materials and a variety of non-emergency service to residence within 45 square miles of Lafayette County along the banks of the Missouri River just 40 minutes east of Kansas City, Missouri.
We are proud to have mutual aid agreements with the surrounding departments in an effort to support each other during high call volumes. Coverage is provided out of one station staffed 24 hours a day supplemented by part-time and reserve personnel.
The department is staffed with 35 personnel that are crossed trained in fire protection and emergency medical as either an emergency medical technician or paramedic
operating 2 engines, 3 ambulances, quint, tanker, brush truck, and utility truck.
Fire protection ratings are ISO class 5 within the city and class 9 in the rural area.
Congrats to Firefighter Ryan Waddel and Firefighter Paramedic Kelly Clay for being selected as the winners of our first annual mid year outstanding firefighter award. Also honorable mention award goes to Chris Looney!
Interested in becoming a member?
Download the application and submit with your resume to:
Lexington Fire and Rescue
533 S Highway 13
Lexington Missouri 64067
Attn Assistant Chief Weber
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Vial of Life Program Stickers
If you would like more information on how to participate in the Vial of life program contact:
Assistant Chief Brad Weber at
bweber230@kc.rr.com