For the second time in recent years Rick Rook will serve as the Acting Fire Chief for Junction City as City Officials begin the process of finding the next Fire Chief.

According to a press release from Allen Dinkel, City Manager, Rook will become the Acting Fire Chief effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016. Chief Kevin Royse has accepted the Fire Chief position in Salina, with his last working day being January 29th.

In the release Dinkel said,”Rick Rook has served the Junction City Fire Department for nearly twenty-six years and has previously filled the role of Acting Fire Chief.”

No time-table has been set for when the next Fire Chief will be named.