Mike Snider
Fire Chief, City of Lee’s Summit (MO)
Chief Mike Snider currently serves as the Fire Chief for the City of Lee’s Summit, MO, a suburban department in the Greater Kansas City area, a position he has held since 2019. He previously served as Fire Chief for another department in the Greater Kansas City area for approximately 10 years and has a fire service career spanning more than 30 years.
Throughout his career, he has been honored to serve in and lead within a variety of fire service organizations, with each role deepening his understanding of the diverse challenges faced by members across the country and around the globe. As Fire Chief, he has been entrusted to lead through significant transitions—from organizational growth and change management to community engagement and collaboration at the regional, state, and national levels. These experiences have shaped his belief in servant leadership, strategic innovation, and being a champion for all members of the fire service.