Board signs mutual-aid agreement with Fort Riley fire department

Jul 27, 2026

Geary County approved a standard mutual-aid agreement with Fort Riley for reciprocal fire/EMS assistance; the agreement will be re-signed under the new Fort Riley garrison command, and county staff will reapply to ISO for rating improvements.

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Gary Burgess, the county’s Emergency Management Director and fire chief, recommended the board sign the routine mutual‑aid agreement with Fort Riley, saying the agreement formalizes reciprocal assistance when resources are available. He reminded the board the current form is Fort Riley’s standard and typically is reviewed whenever there is a change in command.

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