The Brighton Area Fire Authority, at its regularly scheduled board meeting, appointed Richard Boisvert as the next Fire Chief for the Brighton Area Fire Authority. Boisvert, a 2000 Brighton High School graduate, is slated to take over the helm of the Fire Authority, beginning October 22, 2026, from outgoing Fire Chief Michael O’Brian. Brighton Area […]

A century and a half of courage, community, and dedication! Originally organized in 1876, the Brighton Area Fire Authority (BAFA) is proud to mark 150 years of keeping our community safe. To celebrate this monumental milestone, we are bringing together residents, families, local businesses, and generations of neighborhood heroes for our 150th Anniversary Community Open […]

Station 31, located at 615 W. Grand River in the City of Brighton, will be undergoing a significant renovation beginning October 16, 2025. Fire Authority Administration will temporarily be relocated to Station 32, located at 1580 S. Old 23, Brighton, MI 48114. Members of the public can visit Station 32 for deliveries, in-person communications (including plan reviews and permits), and general inquiries. Please call (810) 229-6640 for any questions or inquiries.

Brighton Area Fire Authority has significantly enhanced its water and ice response capabilities by acquiring two new Rescue boats. The new fleet includes a 14-foot inflatable rescue boat and a 16-foot aluminum boat, both equipped with state-of-the-art sonar technology. Both vessels are suitable for operation on both the large and small lakes within our response […]

The Brighton Area Fire Authority will officially transition from the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) to the 2024 edition, effective June 1, 2025. This update will apply to all fire prevention, inspection, and code enforcement activities conducted by the Authority. In anticipation of this transition, we are making the necessary updates to our mobile code […]

On November 5, 2024 voters in the Authority approved the next operating millage for the Brighton Area Fire Authority with overwhelming support by all voters in the three communities.