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Writing on AI, emergency services, and the Great Lakes Bay Region

Claude 4.6, Codex 5.3, and Gemini 3: What the AI Race Means in February 2026

February 13, 2026

Three frontier AI models launched in one week. What Claude Opus 4.6, GPT-5.3-Codex, and Gemini 3 Deep Think mean for people who use AI to get actual work done.

How AI Is Quietly Transforming 911 Administrative Work

February 13, 2026

AI in 911 isn't just about answering calls. It's transforming the administrative side — scheduling, reporting, training, and compliance — that quietly crushes directors and their staff.

The Practical Guide to AI in Emergency Services

February 13, 2026

A guide for 911 directors and emergency managers who are trying to figure out whether and how to adopt AI. The gap between a demo and a dispatch center has almost nothing to do with technology.

Why Save Our Shoreline Matters for Saginaw Bay

February 13, 2026

What it means to serve on the board of a conservation organization protecting Michigan's Great Lakes coast — and why the work of Save Our Shoreline matters now more than ever.

From Bay County to Saginaw County: A Career in Michigan Emergency Services

February 13, 2026

Tracing the path from Bay County 911 Director and Emergency Manager to Saginaw County 911 Executive Director — and what the Great Lakes Bay Region taught me about public service.

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