Calls to Date

01/01/2026 - EMS Assist

01/05/2026 - CO Alarm

01/16/2026 - Structure Fire

01/21/2026 - Motor Vehicle Accident

01/27/2026 - Poss Gas Leak

01/30/2026 - Fire Alarm

02/07/2026 - Structure Fire

02/07/2026 - Rekindle

02/17/2026 - Structure Fire

Calls to Date - 9

IN THE NEWS
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Minerva Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad were dispatched on Tuesday, February 17 at 21:39, to provide mutual aid to Newcomb Volunteer Fire Department at a reported structure fire in the area of Goodnow Flow.

Minerva Fire assisted by establishing a fill site, provided a dependable water source for fire suppression efforts at the structure fire.

Units cleared the scene and back in service at approximately 01:16 am.

Minerva Fire Units on scene:

- Car 390
- Car 393
- Car 394
- E492
- E493
- E494

Great work to all involved. The true definition of neighbors helping neighbors.

This past week, our fire department lost someone who meant so much to so many of us: Tom Beach.

Many members of our department had the privilege of being guided through the very beginning of our EMS careers by Tom. He wasn’t just an instructor or a mentor, he was a core aspect of our EMS family, not only here in Minerva, but across so many agencies throughout the North Country.

Over the years, Tom taught and shaped countless EMTs within the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. His impact can’t be measured in numbers, but in the providers we have become because of him. He helped build careers, strengthen communities, and touched more lives than he could ever know.

So many of us started out nervous, unsure, and still learning what it truly meant to be an EMT. Tom had a way of teaching that went far beyond the textbook. He built confidence, shared wisdom, and cared deeply about every provider he helped create.

His dedication to EMS, his students, and his community will never be forgotten. His legacy will live on in every EMT he ever trained and in every patient those providers care for. The knowledge, empathy, and strength he passed on will continue through generations, just as he did so naturally both in the field and in everyday life.

Rest easy, Tom. Thank you for everything you gave to us. You will be deeply missed by all.

IN THE NEWS
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At approximately 10:55 am, Minerva Fire was dispatched to a confirmed working structure fire in the Town of Minerva.

Upon arrival, Lieutenant Wright reported smoke showing from the roof. At this time, a second alarm was called requesting an engine from North Creek Volunteer Fire Department and an engine from Pottersville Fire Department.

The scene was later upgraded tanker assignment where numerous mutual aid departments were dispatched to assist Minerva Fire Department in fire suppression of a residential structure fire via tanker shuttle.

Units cleared the scene and back in service at approximately 03:00 pm.

Huge shout out to all the mutual aid companies who should up so support us.

Minerva Fire Units on scene:

- Car 390
- Car 394
- E494
- E493
- R291

Mutual Aid:

- Pottersville Volunteer Fire Department
- North Creek Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
- Chestertown Volunteer Fire Department
- Horicon Fire Department Inc.
- Riverside Volunteer Fire Department

EMS:

- Johnsburg Emergency Squad

Law Enforcement:

- Warren County Sheriff’s Office NY
- New York State Police

County:

- Warren County Fire Car 2
- Essex County Fire Car 2

Others:

- American Red Cross
- Town of Minerva, New York Highway Department

Special thanks to Captain Fusco of Johnsburg Emergency Squad and the Veterinarian staff at Northway Animal Emergency Clinic.

This is what volunteerism looks like in the fire service: neighbors helping neighbors, freely giving their time, energy, and hearts to protect the community they call home. It’s a commitment rooted in responsibility and pride, driven by a desire to give back and not by recognition or awards. Late night trainings, calls at all hours, and always putting others first. Service to the community they live in, because keeping it safe is what matters.

This is Minerva Volunter Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Proud to serve Community Strong.

Missing:
- Al Michelsen
- William Wright
- Kayla Gonyo
- Keith Dubay
- Cameron Dubay
- Shelby Tuller
- Tom Dunbar
- Patty Warrington
- Lynn Green

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A Message from our Chief

Thank you for visiting the fire department webpage. On behalf of the entire Minerva Fire Department I would like to extend our deep appreciation to the community for its continued support. Please take the opportunity to look through our various pages to learn more about what we do and see the many faces of the organization.

I am extremely proud of the pride and professionalism of each of our Volunteers. Their unselfish sacrifice, dedication, and loyalty are unmatched. I also recognize the stress that this causes on their families and I am grateful for their support in allowing each one of our firefighters to train and to respond to emergencies to help someone in their time of need.

It is my honor and I am truly thankful to serve as your Fire Chief. I consider myself fortunate to work with a caring, well-trained, and enthusiastic group of men and women who have made a commitment to serve their community. We are here day or night, under all conditions to serve you.

Greg Wright, Fire Chief
Minerva Fire Rescue

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Welcome to the official website of Minerva Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad. Located in Minerva, New York, a small town in the heart of the Adirondacks. We have dedicated ourselves to providing high quality fire protection and rescue services to our community, businesses, and visitors. Minerva Fire and Rescue is a high quality, full services, high performance, emergency service organization. Our history dates back to 1950 when the organization was first founded. Responding to emergencies and remaining proficient with our skills is a high priority. The fire department provides fire protection and emergency services to the Town of Minerva and surrounding areas. In addition to responding to fires, Minerva Fire and Rescue also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, and incidents involving hazardous materials. Here visitors can find information regarding our membership, apparatus, training, calls, how to join and much more.

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