He was on scene of a house fire in Overland Park in 2011 that tragically killed an 8-year-old girl who was having a sleepover at her friend’s house. The home did not have a working smoke alarm. “Seeing her covered in soot and knowing that she was my daughter’s age, knowing that she didn’t survive, and finding out the homeowners didn’t have a working smoke alarm — it really affected me,” said Dave Little, Lenexa Fire Department Captain — Prevention Division. “If that hadn’t happened, I probably wouldn’t have considered going into prevention.” That tragic incident ignited a shift in Dave’s perspective on fire safety. “I didn’t know how old my smoke alarms were, and I didn’t have them in every bedroom,” he said. Get to know Dave: https://lnkd.in/eQBFD5pC Fire Prevention Week? (FPW?) is October 6-12, 2024.
City of Lenexa
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Lenexa，KS 3,187 位关注者
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Once considered a small bedroom community in the 1970s, Lenexa has grown into a major employment center in the region, with more than 50,000 workers coming to or staying in the community for their jobs each day. Lenexa, which is the home to numerous high-tech companies and national headquarters, also has more bioscience companies than any other city in the state. The city’s strong business base brings vitality and financial stability. The commitment and support of businesses in the community add to the small-town atmosphere and strong sense of community that adds to the high quality of life Lenexa citizens enjoy. In addition to the city’s healthy business base, Lenexa offers excellent public safety, quality roads and infrastructure, more than 30 parks with beautiful open green spaces and a variety of recreational opportunities, a well-planned community with safe and attractive neighborhoods, and a sense of hometown community spirit and pride that truly makes Lenexa special. Citizens will tell you that one reason they feel so connected is the variety of festivals and events held in Lenexa each year bringing families, neighbors and friends together. Known in this area as the City of Festivals, Lenexa hosts numerous events including the Great Lenexa Barbeque Battle – The Kansas State Championship, Community Days Parade, Freedom Run, Midnight Bike Ride, Waterfest, Tails on the Trails pet festival, Spinach Festival, Chili Challenge, Enchanted Forest, Senior Banquet and Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Lenexa is looked to as a leader in local government initiatives such as public safety, development issues, festivals, watershed management, and the use of technology. The city has a long history of sustainable practices and thoughtful planning, which enables the community to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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- 201-500 人
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- Lenexa，KS
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- 1869
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- government、engineering、building、maintenance、landscaping和planning
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It is National Parks and Recreation Month! This year’s theme is “Where You Belong” celebrating the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster a sense of belonging in their communities by providing programming, essential services for all ages and abilities and safe, accessible spaces for people to build meaningful connections. The City of Lenexa Parks & Recreation Department is made up of about 70 full and part-time employees with an additional 400+ employees joining in the summer months. S/O to these staff members who contribute to making Lenexa an inviting and vibrant place to live and visit.
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Happy #NationalInternDay to the City's 10 interns working across finance, legal, parks & recreation, police and community development departments this summer! Our interns are getting hands-on experience, working alongside dedicated staff and learning about local government.
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Looking for a rewarding career where every day makes a difference? Join the Lenexa Fire Department! We're hiring firefighters who are ready to protect and serve. Apply by July 19, 2024, and be a part of something meaningful. ?? Lenexa.com/FireCareers
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Do you know someone passionate about fostering community engagement and ensuring exceptional customer experiences? We have two job openings at the Lenexa Public Market. 1) Assistant Public Market Manager — Marketing and Customer Relations: -Assist in managing day-to-day operations -Plan, manage and execute events to enrich community connections -Actively engage in the Lenexa Public Market’s social media accounts 2) Concierge: -Be the friendly face of our market, providing top-notch customer service -Assist visitors with inquiries, recommendations and guidance -Maintain a clean, welcoming atmosphere for all guests Learn more about both positions at https://lnkd.in/geYcjX52.
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As a highschooler, he enjoyed being outdoors and mowing lawns with his younger brother to earn money. That seasonal gig turned into a 20+ career for Curt Talken, Lenexa Parks & Recreation Parks Landscape Supervisor. Get to know Curt: https://lnkd.in/g-z4iFfd
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When he turned 16 years old in 2012, Lenexa Parks & Recreation Customer Service Supervisor Johnny Linder applied to be a summer lifeguard. He has been employed with the city in various positions ever since. Get to know Johnny and his role at the Lenexa Rec Center: https://lnkd.in/gdAFswUE
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