Public Safety Services

1. Emergency Management

   Riley County Emergency Management is the designated disaster agency for the county with the responsibility for coordinating the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters. Find information on how to apply for burn permits, become a weather spotter, sign up for emergency notifications, and much more.

2. Emergency Preparedness

   Information and resources to help you prepare for common emergency situations including severe weather and disasters.

3. Emergency Preparedness - Public Health

   The Riley County Health Department works behind the scenes to monitor the health of our community and to be prepared for public health emergencies. Find information and resources on how to prepare and respond to public health emergencies including natural disasters, severe weather, infectious disease outbreaks, hazardous material releases, and more.

4. EMS/Ambulance

   Riley County EMS is a Type 1 EMS Service in Northeast Kansas. Based out of Manhattan, they are dedicated to serving the residents and visitors of the City of Manhattan, as well as those in the Riley and Pottawatomie County areas.

5. Fire Services

   Fire services in Riley County are determined by where you live. The two main entities that provide services are the Riley County Fire District #1 and the Manhattan Fire Department.

6. Food & Lodging Inspections

   Information regarding food safety and lodging inspections and how to file complaints through the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA).

7. Health Department

   The Riley County Health Department provides public health services including child care licensing, immunizations, maternal and child health, WIC, clinic services, communicable diseases, and much more.

8. Police Department

   Information and contact information for the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) which provides local law enforcement for all of Riley County.