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The Minoa Fire Department thanks Carrabba's for providing food after a challenging day following a major house fire.

Carrabba's — Thank You!

Smiles All Around

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Leadership for 2026

Welcome to Our New Officers - The Minoa Fire Department, Inc. — the organization that supports the Village of Minoa Fire Department — held its annual officer elections on December 8, 2025. We are pleased to announce the leadership team that will guide our work in 2026.

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Here Comes Santa!

On Sunday, December 21, Santa will be riding through our neighborhoods, sharing candy canes and warm smiles with kids of all ages. After all, the wonder of Christmas is something we never outgrow.

Al Tompkins

The Minoa Fire Department proudly recognizes Al Tompkins, one of its most dedicated and constructive members as he transitions from Active status to…

Zach Van Auken

To Members of the Minoa Fire Department and Community: Please join me in congratulating Zach Van Auken on his promotion to Fire Captain. Zach has shown strong leadership, professionalism, and dedication to our department and community. We look forward to his continued contributions in this new role. Congratulations, Captain Van Auken! — Chief Donald D. Grevelding, Jr.

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Minoa Joins B'ville Festival of Lights

Events like this highlight the spirit of cooperation that strengthens our communities. Minoa extends its thanks to the Baldwinsville Rotary Club and all who supported the first responders participating in the parade.

A group of new recruits is being sworn in by a commanding officer in a formal ceremony.

Full Membership!

Welcome to the Company

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NERIS: A New Step Forward

The Minoa Fire Department is stepping confidently into the future. Starting this month (November 2025), our emergency reporting moved to NERIS, the new National Emergency Response Information System.

A line of emergency vehicles, the Lights-on caravan, including police and a fire truck, on a road with a police officer in the foreground.

Lights On Caravan — 2025

The message is unmistakable as the vehicles travel: emergency lights stand as a tribute to those who have died in alcohol-related crashes, and as a warning never to drive impaired. The tradition has become a powerful symbol of remembrance and prevention in Central New York.

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Halloween Fun at the Minoa Fire House

It was a dark and stormy night — Halloween 2025. But that didn’t stop the fun in the Village of Minoa! The rain only made the lights of Main Street shine brighter as families made their way to the Minoa Fire House for the annual Halloween celebration.