Today so far · Sunday, October 18, 2026
Water rescue on Grand River, medical emergencies, morning calls around GR
Fire crews launched boats to rescue people from the Grand River Sunday morning. The day also brought multiple medical emergencies and a handful of fire alarms.
- 7:34am
Water rescue on Grand River near downtown
Front Ave NW near 4th St NW, West Grand
Fire crews dispatched to a water rescue on the Grand River near the Bridge Street Bridge, searching for people in the water including one wearing an orange and white coat. Battalion 6 established River Command and located one person in the river just south of US-196 behind the post office, approximately 50 yards from shore. Rescue crews deployed into the water to reach the victim, who was conscious and talking. Three people were ultimately pulled from the water near Fish Ladder Park and patient care was transferred to ALS.
- 5:41am
65-year-old male not breathing in Grand Rapids Township
500 block of Forest Hill Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids Township
Engine 33 and medics dispatched to an Echo-level call for a 65-year-old male who was unresponsive and not breathing with CPR in progress. Engine 33 arrived on scene and Forest Hill Command later disregarded all incoming units.
- 3:43am
Rollover crash in Chester Township
Truman Street and 16th Avenue, Chester Township
A truck rolled over and ended up in a ditch at Truman Street and 16th Avenue in Chester Township.
- 8:29am
Weapon incident reported in Millbank
2200 block of Brook Ct SE, Millbank
Police were sent to a report of a weapon incident in the 2200 block of Brook Court Southeast.
- 8:12am
Sexual assault reported in Northeast neighborhood
1800 block of Mason St NE, Northeast
Police were sent to a report of a sexual assault in the 1800 block of Mason Street Northeast.