For immediate release from Big Beaver Council:
Big Beaver Borough Council is deeply disappointed by the announcement that the Big Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Company will cease operations effective December 31, 2025.
For several months, Council has worked to support the fire company and to develop a sustainable plan in introducing paid staffing to alleviate the increasing demands placed on volunteer members. Following an unsuccessful vote on October 21, 2025 due to a lack of information, an agenda item authorizing the posting of a paid fire administrator position is scheduled for reconsideration at the Council meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. In addition to the nearly $80,000 the borough donates annually to the department, Council remains committed to increasing staff and volunteers and strongly hopes the current volunteer members will reconsider their decision to terminate emergency services to our residents.
Council fully recognizes its obligation to ensure that fire protection services are available to all Borough residents. The Borough will move forward with all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted fire service for the community while being financially accountable.
