Personnel:

• There are approximately 23 people assigned to emergency operations in Big Canoe.  Ten of these are qualified fire-fighters.
• There are 10 volunteer firefighters who function as part of the Big Canoe Fire Company.
• Additional volunteers are undergoing training at any given time.

The weather sirens are sounding! What does this mean??

Big Canoe is split between Dawson and Pickens Counties. While Big Canoe does have its own Fire Equipment, professional and volunteer firefighters and first responders, there is no question that we need support from our two counties. There are Mutual Aid Agreements between Big Canoe and each county. Also, there is a mutual aid agreement between Dawson and Pickens counties. The following are the highlights of those agreements:

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Public Safety Systems Committee  - (Login to POA Website Required) Advisory to the General Manager and the POA Board of Directors. It provides studies, comments, and recommendations regarding systems and operations of Big Canoe Security and emergency management.