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Critical Shortage Forces Volunteer Fire Department in Big Beaver to Suspend Services
Fire Service at Crossroads in Big Beaver
The volunteer fire company in Big Beaver, Beaver County, is facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens to leave its community unprotected by fire services in the near future. According to recent statements from Fire Chief Matt Straub, the department is scheduled to cease providing fire and emergency response services starting January 1, 2026, unless urgent actions are taken by local government officials. This decision follows years of mounting challenges with volunteer recruitment, aging membership, and the inability to secure adequate funding for paid staffing.