Emergency management seeks full‑time planner position shared with rural fire; commissioners debate timing

Jun 18, 2025

Geary County emergency management staff requested a full‑time planner position to assist with continuity, hazard mitigation and grant work, with the role to be shared between emergency management and rural fire. Commissioners discussed timing, part‑time alternatives and succession planning.

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Geary County emergency management staff proposed adding a full‑time planner position shared between emergency management and rural fire, saying the role would handle continuity planning, hazard mitigation updates, grant work and day‑to‑day coverage when senior staff are unavailable.

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