Community
Service
In addition to responding to emergencies, South Metro Fire provides a verity of Community Services to our District. To take advantaged of any of these services or for more information, contact South Metro Fire Headquarters at (816) 331-3008
Smoke
Detectors
- South Metro will inspect and test home smoke detectors, as well as change batteries at no charge, by appointment. South Metro also offers free smoke detectors to homes in need of them.
- Lock Out Service
- South Metro will assist if you lock yourself out of your car or house.
Safe
Place- Both South Metro fire stations are designated as a Safe Place for youth in crisis. Any young person needing assistance can stop into either South Metro fire station and a trained volunteer will be contacted to work with the young person to find them the assistance they need. South Metro, as well as other area departments are part of the National Safe Place network.
- Carbon Monoxide Detector assistance
- South Metro will provide information and guidance on the purchase of CO detectors for your home. South Metro will also help with installation of CO defectors by appointment.
- Fire Safety Inspections
- South Metro will provide a complete Fire Safety inspection of your home, by appointment at your convenience. South Metro will point out areas of concern to Fire Safety in your home and give recommendation on ways to fix them.
- Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar checks
- Stop by either South Metro Fire Station for a free Blood Pressure and/or Blood Sugar check. If you are unable to leave your house, make an appointment and South Metro will come to you.
- Fire Safety Education
- South Metro will provide Fire Safety Education to schools and community groups in the District.
These are only a few of the Community Services provided to our District by South Metro. For information on other South Metro Community Service activities, please contact Assistant Chief Mike VanAken by calling South Metro Fire Headquarters at (816) 331-3008.