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At 1903 Hours on October 14th 2025 Resort Bear Creek Fire Department along with Emmet County EMS and Emmet County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to intersection of Intertown in Eppler Road for a two vehicle accident. This involved a motorcycle versus a Toyota 4 runner. The driver of the motorcycle tragically lost his life in a collision. The driver of the Toyota 4 runner did not abstain any injuries. Resort Bear Creek Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Em
Al Welsheimer
Oct 14
Fire in Bay Harbor
Petoskey Department of Public Safety 3m • C Press Release: On 10-08-2025 at approximately 1:16am Central Dispatch received a call of a...
Al Welsheimer
Oct 8


Fire prevention at Home Depot
Great turnout
Al Welsheimer
Oct 5
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
We have had an increase of smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors going off. We have found most of these call there was no issue...
Al Welsheimer
Aug 16
Watch out for Emergency Vehicles
Across Nothern Michigan volunteer firefighters drop their everyday commitments, work and family time to be there when the pager goes off....
Al Welsheimer
Jul 27


Start of our new station to be completed December 2025
Steel going up Steel done Roof and sides done East side North and west sides Apparatus bays being prepped for in-floor heating tubes ...
Al Welsheimer
Jul 26
Emmet County Storm update 4-15-25
EMMET COUNTY STORM DAMAGE UPDATE 4-14-2025 Update from Emmet County Office of Emergency Management (EOC) • Power Restoration Update:  ...
Al Welsheimer
Apr 14
EMMET COUNTY STORM DAMAGE UPDATE 4-5-202
Update from Emmet County Office of Emergency Management (EOC) • Power Restoration Update:  The Office of Emergency Management, is...
Al Welsheimer
Apr 5


EMMET COUNTY STORM DAMAGE UPDATE 4-4-2025
Update from Emmet County Office of Emergency Management (EOC) • Power Restoration Update:  Utility Crews in Emmet County continue to...
Al Welsheimer
Apr 4


ALICE Training at Resort Bear Creek Fire Department: Preparing to Protect Our Community
The Resort Bear Creek Fire Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to Kathy Drenth, Michigan Safety Consultant, for providing...
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Mar 11


Resort Bear Creek Fire Department Receives Generous Grant from Gary Sinise Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that the Resort Bear Creek Fire Department has been awarded a generous $38,810 grant from the Gary Sinise...
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Oct 25, 2024


2023 Firefighter of the Year - Jon Spalding
Congratulations to Resort Bear Creek Fire Department's 2023 'Firefighter of the Year,' Jon Spalding. Jon is a true leader and a 16-year...
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Sep 19, 2024


Charlevoix County Community Foundation Funds New Portable Radio for RBCFD
Thank you to the Charlevoix County Community Foundation for their grant, which allowed us to purchase a portable Motorola 2-Way 800 radio...
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Jul 26, 2024


Resort Bear Creek Fire Department Secures Grant from Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation and Chip and Jean Frentz Family Fund for Life-Saving Equipment
In a significant boost to emergency response capabilities, the Resort Bear Creek Fire Department has been awarded a generous grant.
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May 4, 2024


New Resort Bear Creek FD Fire Hall To Be Built
🔥🚒 Thank You, Bear Creek Community! 🚒🔥 We are thrilled to announce that the Resort Bear Creek Fire Department extends its deepest...
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Feb 28, 2024


Bear Creek Township Residents Set to Vote On Whether to Upgrade Fire Station
Michigan's presidential primary is on February 27 and voters in Emmet County's Bear Creek Township have a millage proposal on the ballot...
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Feb 2, 2024


Join Us for Our 24th Annual 'Firefighters & Friends Night Out' Fundraiser on April 13, 2024
The Resort Bear Creek Fire Department will host its 24th annual 'Firefighters and Friends Night Out' fundraising party from 6-11 p.m. on...
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Jan 21, 2024


Resort Bear Creek FD and Dave Kring Chevrolet Host Electric Vehicle (EV) Training
Thank you to Dave Kring Chevrolet and North Central Michigan College for helping us host another excellent electric vehicle (EV) training...
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Jan 21, 2024


New Resort Bear Creek FD Fire Hall Unveiled
Bear Creek Township recently unveiled plans for a new fire hall/voting location. Anticipated to cost $6 million, the proposed facility...
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Nov 11, 2023


Protecting kids in the Petoskey area!
We are conducting a fire safety initiative for local children. For more information, click here. Fire Safety: Smart choices for LIFE is...
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Sep 27, 2023
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