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2016 Chevy Tahoe for sale
Well maintaned by local dealership. 97,500 miles asking
$ 22,500 or best offer
Call 231-347-2496 or email: rbcfdchief@gmail.com
Al Welsheimer
Mar 6


Al Welsheimer
Jan 7
Down load this app
Great app to download. This will work most of the time with little to no cell service, if your lost you give dispatcher the what3words and emergency services can locate you. But don’t wonder off from that spot
Al Welsheimer
Jan 4
Caution
⚠️Use EXTREME CAUTION if you need to be outside or traveling on roads! If you experience a power outage, and you are using a generator for power, please be mindful of the exhaust and the dangers of CO poisoning! CO is a silent killer! Generators should never be ran indoors and should be placed 20 feet from any building.
Al Welsheimer
Dec 28, 2025
Press Release
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, 2025
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, 2025


Fire prevention at Home Depot
Great turnout
Al Welsheimer
Oct 5, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025


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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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
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