Resort Bear Creek Fire Department

08/20/2026

Ladder truck service today. This is annual service to make sure ladder meet the manufacturer specifications. It was found there are no issues. Thanks again to the Coummity for there support

08/19/2026

Today we had all of our air packs flow tested to make sure they meet the factory specifications. Most need to be tweaked a little. Just another test we do to make sure our firefighters are safe
Thank you to the community for all the support

08/19/2026

This is why we test hose yearly we had 7 sections fail this year, To replace each section is about$1,050

08/12/2026

A clean dryer is a safer dryer. Clean the lint filter after every load, check the vent regularly, and remove lint buildup to help reduce the risk of a dryer fire.

A few minutes of maintenance can help protect your home and your family.

08/11/2026

07/04/2026

Bayview parade is always a very  appreciate and friendly

07/04/2026

Have a safe and Happy Fourth

05/03/2026

Most people assume community fire protection and rescue response comes from full-time, paid crews—but across the United States, the backbone of emergency response is the volunteer fire service. According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly two-thirds of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers. That means when a call comes in—house fire, car crash, medical emergency, lift assist, yes even “a cat in tree”—it’s often your neighbor leaving dinner, work, or sleep to respond.

That reality says something deeper about community. Volunteer fire departments aren’t just about putting out fires; they’re about shared responsibility. They exist because people choose to step forward and say, “If something happens here, I’ll be part of the solution.” In rural and small-town, without volunteers, there would not be anyone available so you would wait for nearest town to respond.

I believe that being involved in your community—whether through the fire department, EMS, support roles, or in political leadership—builds resilience that government programs alone simply can't replicate (or, often even afford). It creates trust, accountability, and a sense that people are not alone when things go wrong. I've been with people experiencing their worst day, and that matters. It's good to know that you're not just protected by a system; you’re protected by people who know you, live near you, and care about the outcome.

Volunteer fire departments remind us that community isn’t an abstract idea—it’s action. It’s showing up when it matters most. I have an enormous amount of respect for the men and women who serve in volunteer fire departments, and I'm honored to be apart of one too. 40 plus years and still have “the passion”

04/15/2026

Here is a list of the roads currently closed in Emmet County has of April 15 3pm:

M119: between Division Rd & Island View Drive (4872-5089)
M119: between Stutsmanville Rd & Terpening Rd
E. Gruler Rd: between Howard Rd & River Rd (1755-1764)
Turbush Ave: between Shire Ave & Old Tannery Creek
Edds Rd off Valley Rd
Channel Rd: Over Minnehaha Creek - Expect one-lane traffic



Thank you,
Brent Shank, P.E.
Engineer-Manager
Emmet County Road Commission
(231) 347-8142

04/14/2026

Hotels for evacuations

For those that we are advising to leave their houses, here is a list of hotels willing to give a discount.

Bay View Inn, 231.347.2771, 2011 Woodland Ave – $126+tax (includes breakfast)
Best Western, 231.347.9050, 8514 M-119, Harbor Springs, 100.49+ tax
Apple Tree Inn, 915 Spring Street, has 15 rooms available for $80. + tax 231.348.2900
Hampton Inn, 920 Spring Street, has 36 rooms available (combination of King & 2 Queen) $124. + tax 231.348.9555
Days Inn by Wyndham Petoskey, 909 Spring St, has “plenty of rooms available” at $78.32 (including tax) 231.347.4193
Perry Hotel 231-347-4000 100 Lewis St. Petoskey - government rate
Crooked River Lodge 231-225-0203 6845 US 31 Alanson. – government rate
Odawa Hotel us 31 $80 / night

We are not covering the cost for residents to stay at the hotel.

Matthew Blythe P.E.M.
Emmet County Emergency Management Coordinator
1201 Eppler Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770