From Cook County, MN - Updated April 2, 2026, originally posted March 12, 2026

The 34th Annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference is set for Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais.

The event brings together a wide range of participants, including local firefighters, EMS personnel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, local law enforcement, dispatch teams, search and rescue, and emergency management. And it’s not only for our dedicated first responders – healthcare professionals, educators, and community members of all ages are also encouraged and welcome to attend.

Here’s just some of what will be featured at this year’s conference:

• Keynote speaker Ted Schick – Motivational, “The Leader Jacket”
• Firewise Information and Resources
• Suicide/Mental Health Training
• Tribal/County Coast Guard
• Public Health – What is 988?
• What is Emergency Management?
• ARMER Radio Training – New radios

Topics covered include but are not limited to:

• Firewise information & resources
• Suicide/mental health training
• Tribal/county coast guard
• Public health - what is 988?
• What is emergency management?
• Armer radio training - new radios

North Shore Health’s Ambulance Crew will be providing a delicious lunch on Saturday.

All are welcome to participate. To register for the conference, follow this link: https://forms.gle/g1WKeQX2NLWaaLhZ6

For more information, contact Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport:
218-387-3059, [email protected].