Story County Fire Protection District names Robert Reiser as new fire chief, effective Aug. 25
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Summary
The Story County Fire Protection District appointed Battalion Chief Robert Reiser as its next fire chief; the board acknowledged he does not meet the residency requirement in the job description and agreed to waive that requirement for this appointment. Reiser will transition to the role on Aug. 25.
The Story County Fire Protection District board and the county commission on Aug. 19 appointed Robert Reiser as the new fire chief effective Aug. 25, 2025. Fire Chief Jeremy Longcar described the vetting paneland recommended Reiser, an internal candidate and current battalion chief, as the best fit from the applicant pool.
Longcar told the board that Reiser "meets and exceeds" most job requirements but does not meet the residency requirement; Reiser will remain in Sparks and the board acknowledged it was willing to waive the residency rule for this appointment. The motion to appoint passed unanimously.
Robert Reiser briefly addressed the board and thanked staff, saying the district is on a positive trajectory and he looks forward to continuing that progress. Longcar said Reiserwill transition onto a regular pay cycle on Aug. 25 and that an overlap period will be scheduled so Reiser and the outgoing chief can coordinate.
Why it matters: The appointment secures local leadership for the countyfire district as the organization scales operations and construction projects in the industrial park and throughout the county.
What’s next: Reiser will assume duties Aug. 25; Longcar said paperwork and staggered transition steps are in place to ensure continuity.