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Christian Picciolini
Oct 25, 2024
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...


Christian Picciolini
Sep 19, 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...


Christian Picciolini
Jul 26, 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...


Christian Picciolini
May 4, 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.

Christian Picciolini
Feb 28, 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...

Christian Picciolini
Feb 2, 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...

Christian Picciolini
Jan 21, 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...


Christian Picciolini
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...

Christian Picciolini
Nov 11, 2023
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...

Christian Picciolini
Sep 27, 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...


Christian Picciolini
Aug 30, 2023
Resort Township Hall and Resort Bear Creek Fire Station #2 to Expand in 2024
Join us in commemorating a significant milestone today - the commencement of the expansion project at the Resort Township hall and Resort...


Christian Picciolini
Aug 29, 2023
Bear Creek Township and Resort Bear Creek FD Unveil Proposed New Hall
The Resort-Bear Creek Fire Department recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with an open house event that included a hot dog dinner...


Christian Picciolini
Aug 29, 2023
Resort Bear Creek FD Supports Mission Six Service Dogs at Emmet County Fair
Yesterday evening, during the Autocross event at the Emmet County Fair, the attendees generously contributed a total of $203 in support...

Christian Picciolini
Aug 25, 2023
Now Hiring: Part-Time (or Per Project) Grant Writer/Researcher
Join Our Team at Resort Bear Creek Fire Department! Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a knack...


Resort Bear Creek FD
Jul 27, 2023
Join us for "Hot Dogs with Heroes!"—a 75th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in commemorating a momentous occasion — the 75th Anniversary of Resort Bear Creek Fire Department! Be a part of this special event.
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