Geary County Rural Fire Dept

09/06/2026

Geary County Rural Fire along with Dwight Fire responded shortly after 7am this morning to a report of large bales of hay on fire. The location was in the southeastern part of Geary County on Stahl Road.
Upon arrival, about 294 large bales were either on fire or smoldering. the residents were trying to move the ones that were not affected.
Nearby farmers arrived with large machinery that had spokes on them. A plan was made to have them move the bales to a open area to the east. Fire units were set up along the route t hose down the front of the machinery to keep the hydraulic lines from catching fire.
Geary County Fire was released from the scene about 10:15 hrs while Dwight Fire remained on scene to finish up. Eastimated loss is unknown at this time.

07/27/2026

On Monday, July 27 at approximately 11:00am, fire units were dispatched to Flag Stop Campground in the city of Milford for a camper on fire. The fire had also spread to a nearby pontoon boat. Geary County Fire, City of Milford Fire, and Ft. Riley Fire responded. A med unit from Junction City KS Fire Department was also sent to the scene. Wakefield Fire responded with a tender unit to assist with water supply.
Two nearby campers also sustained damage on the outside from the fire. Fire units were able to extinguish the fires. A Kansas State Fire Marshal Investigator along with a Geary County Fire Investigator concluded that the fire was most likely caused by a roof-top air conditioner on the top of the camper.
There were no injuries during the fire or fire suppression.

07/16/2026

This morning, representatives from Geary County Rural Fire, Grandview Plaza KS Fire Departmentand City of Milford worked with Scott technicians from FELD Fire to inventory and prepare all of the new air pacs for service. A recent FEMA A.F.G. Grant allowed the three departments to replace old, outdated air pacs ata 5% local match. These air pacs and cylinders would have cost the local taxpayers over $670,000 dollars; but by receiving the grant, the local match is around $25,000. A total of 69 air pacs, 138 cylinders and 3 rescue pacs were received on the grant.
Over the next couple of weeks, the departments will be getting their volunteer firefighters fit tested on the masks and moving the pacs and equipment onto the fire units.
The photos show the 7 pallets of equipment received, volunteers separating the equipment for each department and getting the pacs and cylinders logged into the Scott database and applying a local ID to each piece of equipment.
These air pacs mirror the pacs that Junction City KS Fire Department currently use, so in the event of a large fire, equipment can be shared if necessary.

07/16/2026

Progress is being made on the addition to Station 4 (Barr Road). Once completed the two trucks that are sharing space in the old part will each have their own area and door to respond out of. Additionally, plans are to place a 2,000 gallon tanker in the third bay. The tanker would respond on all calls and provide extra water as there are no hydrants in that part of Geary County.
Stay tuned for more photos as progress towards building completion continues.

06/27/2026

Geary County Rural Fire Department hosted a Traffic Incident Management Training this morning at the Fire Station. Over 35 responders including fire, law enforcement and KDOT employees from Geary County, Dickinson County, and Clay County attended the training. We provided homemade biscuits and gravy prior to class to get the day started right.

06/26/2026

Progress on the addition to Station 4 is still progressing. The recent rains had slowed down the work, but the contractor was able to get the landing and steps poured on Wednesday. Today, they were able to get the main floor for the 2 bays poured, even with a light mist falling. Soon the walls to the addition will be going up.

06/22/2026

Practice safety for a memorable 4th!

The 250th Celebration is almost here and with all of the lit up skies from fireworks comes a reminder for safety.🎆

06/12/2026

Please join us as we come together as a community and celebrate the life of Axel. A celebration of life will held on Sunday, June 14th @ 6:00 PM. It will be held on the open fields at 8th and Eisenhower just south of the new USD 475 Early Childhood Education Center. There will be no seating available so please bring a chair if you wish.
Junction City, Kansas Police Department County Emergency Management Junction City KS Fire Department Grandview Plaza, Kansas Police Department

05/19/2026

TODAY starting at 4PM on this Tuesday, May 19, 2026

COME OUT AND SUPPORT the GEFD Auxiliary! These ladies have been extraordinary at providing many essentials to our firefighters in times of need. Come give them a shout out and get some Freddy's or at least stop by and thank them for all of their hardwork!

05/17/2026

Our Geary County Firefighters who had been down in Meade and Clark Counties fighting the numerous fires, arrived back in Junction City at about 3Am on Sunday. The personnel and equipment were away from Geary County for 54 straight hours and were part of the Dickinson County Task Force. Geary County was PROUD to send personnel and equipment to assist in the firefighting efforts. There is still of work to be done to bring all of those fires under control. Assistance from other states started arriving today to assist and give those who have been working non-stop, a chance to take a break.