https://www.wcmu.org/tags/emergency-responders Emergency Responders en-US Copyright Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:09:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-15/ai-chatbots-now-taking-non-emergency-calls-in-grand-traverse-county Officials say the chatbots are not going to replace dispatch workers but rather help them manage calls. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:09:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-15/ai-chatbots-now-taking-non-emergency-calls-in-grand-traverse-county Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-28/montmorency-county-appoints-new-emergency-manager Montmorency County is appointing Sarah Melching as its full-time emergency manager after an eight-month search. Melching has been serving as the emergency manager for Presque Isle County and will move into her new role in August. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:08:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-28/montmorency-county-appoints-new-emergency-manager Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-15/like-a-tinderbox-northern-michigan-county-worries-about-ice-storm-debris Montmorency County residents shared their concerns about not being able to dispose of debris from March's ice storm with county commissioners during their latest meeting, stating that it may pose a risk of wildfires this summer. County officials discussed what options they have for sites as well as their mission to fill the county's emergency manager position. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:38:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-15/like-a-tinderbox-northern-michigan-county-worries-about-ice-storm-debris Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-17/ems-authorities-propose-millages-across-michigan-towns 16 counties in Michigan are requesting taxpayer dollars this upcoming election in order to support ambulance operations. Emergency Medical Service departments in Michigan have been struggling to keep up with rising service costs. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:25:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-17/ems-authorities-propose-millages-across-michigan-towns Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-01/upper-peninsula-township-approves-ems-millage Voters in Whitefish Township approved of a millage proposal that would increase funding for its emergency medical services over the next four years. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:40:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-01/upper-peninsula-township-approves-ems-millage Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/upper-peninsula-township-considers-millage-for-emergency-services In the face of a shrinking tax base, Whitefish Township voters will decide on Feb. 27 if they want their emergency medical services to remain in-house. Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:40:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-23/upper-peninsula-township-considers-millage-for-emergency-services Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/southwest-michigan-plan-for-emergency-services-after-company-ends-contract Cass County emergency authority has tentative plans for a permanent ambulance services arrangement Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:18:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/southwest-michigan-plan-for-emergency-services-after-company-ends-contract Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-07-24/secretary-of-state-reminds-drivers-of-move-over-law The Michigan Secretary of State is reminding drivers to move over for first responders. Michigan drivers are required by law to switch to opposite lanes… Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:49:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-07-24/secretary-of-state-reminds-drivers-of-move-over-law