Raytown Fire Protection District

10/01/2026

The Raytown Fire Protection District is making Narcan available FREE of charge to local businesses throughout our community.

Businesses can request a Narcan countertop display to help ensure this life-saving medication is readily available in the event of an opioid-related emergency.

🔴 FREE NARCAN. FREE REPLACEMENTS.

Once your business receives a Narcan countertop display, Community Paramedic Matthew Cushman will replace the Narcan FREE of charge when you run out.

There is no cost to participating businesses for the Narcan or replacement doses.

📞 To request a Narcan countertop display or learn more, contact:

Community Paramedic, Matthew Cushman
📱: 816-737-6035

Together, we can help make our community safer and ensure life-saving resources are available when they are needed most.

Raytown Fire Protection District

Serving our community. Saving lives.

09/29/2026

In this Fall issue of MoEMS Connection, our own Community Paramedic Matt Cushman is a featured article on page 38-39. He’s talking about bringing Crisis Training to EMS providers in the metro area.

If you wish to read more click the link below:

https://issuu.com/emsassociation/docs/moemsconnection-fall2026

The official publication of the Missouri EMS Association

09/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating our newest promoted members of the Raytown Fire Protection District!
We are proud to recognize the promotions of:

• Captain Nate Lewis
• Captain Josh Standley
• Driver Al Bermudez
• Driver Nick Weiler

Raytown Fire Protection District — Proudly Serving Our Community.

09/18/2026

Raytown Firefighter/EMT Daniel Brown is currently in the Ukraine assisting with the delivery of essential supplies to first responders serving their communities.

Thank you, Daniel, for your dedication and continued service. Stay safe, and keep up the great work!

09/17/2026

The Raytown Police Department has announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with yesterday’s homicide.

On behalf of the Raytown Fire Protection District, we recognize and thank our partners at Raytown Police for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our community safe.

This is a reminder of the strong partnership between law enforcement, fire, EMS, and the community we serve. We stand together, support one another, and remain committed to protecting Raytown.

To our community: you are not alone. Please continue to look out for your neighbors, check on those who may be struggling, and support the families and loved ones who are grieving. There is strength in coming together.

While this arrest is an important step, many are still hurting. Our hearts remain with everyone affected by this tragedy.

Raytown stands together.

09/17/2026

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family, friends, and loved ones of the individual who tragically lost their life today.

We are keeping everyone affected by this tragedy in our thoughts during this difficult time.

09/16/2026

After 16 years of dedicated service to Raytown, Captain Lee Zebel is retiring.

Captain Zebel spent 8 years serving with Raytown EMS, followed by 8 years with the Raytown Fire Protection District.

His career also represents an important part of Raytown’s public-safety history. In 2018, Raytown EMS transitioned under the Raytown Fire Protection District, officially creating the integrated fire-based EMS system that serves the community today. On November 17, 2018, the Fire District assumed responsibility for Raytown’s EMS operations.

Captain Zebel was part of that journey — serving through the transition and continuing to answer the call as a member of the Raytown Fire Protection District.

Reflecting on his career, Captain Zebel said:

“I’m just very thankful to have been able to work here. It was by far the best job I’ve ever had! It’s been an honor working beside true heroes!”

For 16 years, Captain Zebel has served alongside the men and women of Raytown’s emergency services, responding when people needed help most and building relationships with the colleagues who became family.

Captain Zebel, thank you for your years of service, dedication, leadership, sacrifice, and commitment to the Raytown community.

From Raytown EMS to Raytown Fire — thank you for answering the call.

Congratulations on your retirement, Captain Zebel. Enjoy the next chapter — you’ve earned it! 🚒👏

09/14/2026

“9/11 is really what kind of inspired me to actually become a firefighter…So the best way that we can honor these people is by continuing to serve our communities in the way that they served on that day” — Chief Rogers

Story by: Braden Bates TV KSHB 41

The family of a service member killed at the Pentagon. A firefighter inspired to serve. A veteran who wanted to re-enlist. 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, area residents share their stories.

09/12/2026

This evening, Chief Rogers, along with members of the Raytown Fire Protection District, had the honor of attending the Annual Kansas City 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

On this 25th anniversary, we gathered alongside fellow first responders, community leaders, veterans, and members of the community to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who answered the call.

We remember the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and civilians who made the ultimate sacrifice. We also recognize the men and women who continue to serve and protect our communities every day.