All 11 Bessemer Borough, PA, Firefighters Quit

    May 19, 2025
    A firefighter said the Bessemer Borough Fire Department haven't responded to a call in a month.

    A Pennsylvania community now longer has a fire department.

    All 11 firefighters with the Bessemer Borough Fire Company quit.

    Firefighters haven't responded to call in a month, former Firefighter Christian Everly told KDKA.

    The move comes as Bessemer and North Beaver had been discussing a potential merger. When firefighters voiced concerns, Everly said retaliation started. 

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