By Bill Vander Weele Roosevelt Medical Center welcomes Nick Kallem as the new Emergency Medical Services director. Kallem will also serve as the facility’s trauma and disaster preparedness coordinator. As director for EMS, he will lead a volunteer department of 20 staff members. As the trauma coordinator, he will develop, maintain and continually enhance the trauma system at Roosevelt Medical

The roles EMS workers play in your community Every community has its unsung heroes. Without the contributions of selfless individuals whose efforts often go unnoticed, thriving communities would not be as safe, welcoming or successful. EMS workers are among the most important individuals in a community. The contributions of these individuals, many of whom work as unpaid volunteers, are

in your time of need By Bill Vander Weele Emergency Medical Services in Wolf Point and Poplar are providing reliable care, but additional volunteers are always needed and appreciated. James Wilson, EMS supervisor in Wolf Point, said Wolf Point’s staff features five full-time staff and eight volunteers while Poplar has four full-time staff members and about 10 volunteers. “We can

In 2023, National (L.E.A.D.) is Jan. 9 which highlights the importance of showing respect and honor to the men and women who protect and serve us. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all. According to the Concerns

to serve By Bill Vander Weele Despite the challenges of being short handed, the Wolf Point Police Department continues its mission to keep law and order in the community. The department features five officers and an administrative assistant. Chief of Police Alisha Morales says the department is short two patrol officers and an animal control officer. “We don’t have any

By Bill Vander Weele The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office provides an experienced staff to cover the many miles throughout the county. Undersheriff John Summers said the office features 13 on-patrol officers including the sheriff and undersheriff. There are 12 individuals who work in the jail and three other staff members. The dedicated staff is thankful to those individuals who recognize

Montana Highway Patrol serves and protects citizens By Bill Vander Weele The Montana Highway Patrol features four individuals in the Wolf Point area who faithfully cover the highways throughout northeastern Montana. “People who get in the profession have a strong desire to serve people,” Sgt. Jeff Kent said. “We get to serve and protect our communities.” Troopers in the area

in serving By Bill Vander Weele Jim Summers, chief of police for the Fort Peck Tribes, feels that Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is important and well deserved recognition for those who serve their communities. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2023. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created by multiple organizations in 2015 to express their

to do after a car accident Car accidents happen every day. Though the World Health Organization reports that approximately 1.35 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, many more people walk away from such accidents relatively unscathed. In such instances, knowing what to do in the immediate aftermath of an accident can help drivers and passengers stay safe and