Be part of the team in a game that really matters. The Minoa Fire Department wants you on the team.

When the signal goes off, everything changes. You’ll be trained to think fast, stay focused, and step into situations where your skill and determination make an immediate difference.

No experience needed — just grit, heart, and a commitment to serve.

Why You Should Join

Be Part of a High Performance Team

Firefighting is teamwork at its most intense. You’ll train shoulder-to-shoulder with people who support you, push you, and trust you in the moments that count.

Grow Personally and Professionally

You’ll gain real-world skills, nationally recognized certifications, and the confidence that comes from mastering tough situations.

Volunteering here isn’t a hobby — it’s a commitment to serve with purpose and pride. If that speaks to you, we want to hear from you.

Become a Firefighter

How We Work

“The safety, wellness, and resiliency of our members is of the utmost importance. We encourage open dialogue and honesty throughout our ranks. Members are not shielded from our vision but invited to help make it a reality.”

                                                                    — Chief Donald D. Grevelding, Jr.

Firefighting demands toughness, discipline, and clear thinking under pressure. You will train, drill, and respond as part of a coordinated team that takes professionalism seriously.

Who Joins?

Anyone with the commitment to step up when it counts.

Our members come from:

• Trades and skilled labor
• Medical and healthcare fields
• Military and law enforcement
• Local high schools and colleges
• And many with no prior experience — just a drive to serve.

If you bring determination and a willingness to learn, we’ll train you for the fireground.

Why Join?

Common Reasons People Step Up

Impact: You want to help people when they need it most.

Action: You want challenge, responsibility, and the ability to make split-second decisions that matter.

Training: You want professional-level fire and EMS training for future career paths.

Camaraderie: You want to be part of a tight-knit team where trust is earned and shared.

Family tradition: You want to carry forward something meaningful.