Andrew Grove Named Leawood Fire Chief
Andrew Grove has been appointed as the new Fire Chief for the city of Leawood, Kansas. He brings 28 years of experience from the Overland Park Fire Department and will officially begin his role on September 8th, succeeding Chief Colin…
Kansas City, MO, August 18, 2026 —
Andrew Grove has been appointed as the new Fire Chief for the city of Leawood, Kansas. Grove’s appointment is effective September 8th, at which time he will succeed Chief Colin Fitzgerald.
Grove comes to Leawood with 28 years of experience in the fire service, most recently with the Overland Park Fire Department. His tenure in Overland Park provided him with extensive knowledge and leadership capabilities that are expected to benefit the Leawood Fire Department.
The transition in leadership marks a significant moment for the department, with the incoming chief bringing a wealth of experience to the role. Further details regarding Grove’s specific plans or initiatives for the Leawood Fire Department were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jamie Peters on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
