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Kay County approves $10,000 for GrowyourCaptains leadership training for Blackwell Fire Department
Summary
The BOCC approved a $10,000 contract with GrowyourCaptains for leadership coaching and training for the Blackwell Fire Department after Fire Chief Cory Hanebrink described the program’s weekly and monthly components by phone; the record notes a $2,000 discount for paying a year in advance.
The Kay County Board of County Commissioners voted Jan. 12, 2026, to approve a $10,000 proposal from GrowyourCaptains to provide leadership coaching and training to the Blackwell Fire Department. The motion, made by Commissioner Jason Shanks and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Kreger, carried with Kreger, Jones and Shanks voting aye.
Fire Chief Cory Hanebrink, reached by speakerphone, described the program’s structure — "including weekly and monthly components" and on-site multi-day trainer visits — and said it covers both job performance and legal aspects of fire service. District Attorney Brian Hermanson told the board he had "no objection" and recommended treating the contract as a professional service. The minutes note a $2,000 discount if the county pays for a year in advance.
