Fire

The Lenexa Fire Department is an Accredited Agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and carries an ISO 1 rating. We strive to provide the best fire and emergency response service possible to our residents and businesses. Learn more about these designations and read the Fire Department Strategic Plan.

Divisions & Key Staff

Message from the fire chief

Dear residents and visitors,

Welcome to the Lenexa Fire Department's online home. I am honored to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of our dedicated team of professional staff.

At the Lenexa Fire Department, our mission is clear: to proudly serve our community with professional services through selfless dedication and compassion. Upholding and answering this mission is only made possible through our most valuable resources, our fire department members. Through the strong work of the current workforce, and those who have served before us, we have achieved accredited status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification rating of 1, and continually receive favorable citizen satisfaction ratings from our community. As the Fire Chief, I am proud to lead a team that places the safety and well-being of Lenexa at the forefront of everything we do.

On this website, you'll discover a wealth of information about our department's capabilities and services, community outreach opportunities, and a variety of fire prevention educational materials. Whether you're interested in learning more about our emergency response capabilities, looking to connect with us at community events, or seeking fire safety tips, you'll find it all here. We believe that an informed community is a safer community, and we are here to empower you with the knowledge and tools to stay safe.

As we navigate the challenges and opportunities that come our way, we value your partnership in creating a resilient and prepared community. Thank you for entrusting us with your safety, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if there's anything we can assist you with.

Sincerely,

Travis L. Vaughn
Lenexa Fire Chief
tvaughn@lenexa.com

Key staff

The Lenexa Fire Department is organized into four divisions: Support Services, Operations, Professional Development, and Professional Development. Each division is led by a chief officer.

Fire Chief Travis Vaughn
tvaughn@lenexa.com

Deputy Chief Scott Hoch
shoch@lenexa.com

Assistant Chief of Support Services Bob Welch
bwelch@lenexa.com

Assistant Chief of Operations Randall Mains
rmains@lenexa.com

Assistant Chief of Professional Development Tom Miller
tmiller@lenexa.com

Assistant Chief of Prevention Andrew Diekemper
adiekemper@lenexa.com
913.477.7915 

Bethany Cox
Fire Prevention Customer Service Technician
bcox@lenexa.com
913.477.7943

Permits, public education, inspections and fire investigations

Captain Dave Little
dlittle@lenexa.com
913.477.7912

Captain James Nickell
jnickell@lenexa.com
913.477.7920

Captain Kevin Sellers
ksellers@lenexa.com
913.477.7233

History