Department Heads
 

President - Duane Svites	Chief - Scott Herbert

Administrative Officers
 

1st Vice President - Chris Cole

2nd Vice President - Vacant

Secretary - Caryn McMahon

Fire Treasurer - Patty Therres

EMS Treasurer - Jenna Schoolnick

Non-Tax Treasurer - Billy Saunders
 

Board of Directors

Duane Svites

Chris Cole

Mike Roberts

Scott Herbert

Tommy Dean

Billy Saunders 

Patty Therres

Todd Connick

Jenna Schoolnick

James Garner

James Harris

Antwan Thomas

John Therres

Caryn McMahon

Trevor Jenkins

  Operational Officers

Fire Division

Assistant Fire Chief - Tommy Dean

Deputy Fire Chief - Mark Chite

Fire Captain - Patrick Doering 

Fire Lieutenant - Antwan Thomas

Fire Lieutenant - Gabriel Rogers

Fire Sergeant - Trevor Jenkins

Safety Officer

Brad Saunders 

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The Leawood Fire Department brings 24/7 AED access to public parks
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