What do I need to do before starting a burn?

Prior to starting a burn, the person wishing to burn must call the Geary County Emergency Management at 785-238-1290 and receive permission to burn. 

You will need to provide the following information when calling in your burn:

  • Name
  • Burn permit number
  • Location of burn
  • The start time of burn

Please note that if wind speeds are predicted to be at 15 miles per hour or higher, there will be a ban on burning for that day! This is a state regulation.

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1. When do I need a burn permit?
2. How do I obtain a Geary County burn permit?
3. What do I need to do before starting a burn?
4. When am I not allowed to burn?
5. What do I do if the fire gets out of control?
6. Is there someplace I can check to see if burning is allowed?