Minerva Volunteer Fire & Rescue

08/27/2026

07/24/2026

Thanks ADK Auto Detail for making our fleet look sharp!

07/23/2026

This past Monday, our members conducted another Pump Operations drill to continue building and sharpening the skills needed to operate our apparatus safely and effectively in an emergency.

Regular training helps ensure our firefighters are prepared to establish a reliable water supply, operate pump systems efficiently, and respond with confidence during an emergent situation.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to train and continue strengthening the capabilities our department. Training today means a safer, more effective response tomorrow.

We are always looking for volunteers who are looking to serve their community and surround communities! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, visit our website or stop by our Fire House any Monday night at 7:00 pm.

https://www.mvfdrs.org
Fire House Address: 1495 State Route 28N in Minerva

07/14/2026

Another hot one today. PLEASE stay hydrated! Take care of each other. Be on the look out for signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, especially in the more vulnerable populations!

Heat Exhaustion Signs:

- Cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat
- Heavy sweating
- Faintness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Weak, rapid pulse
- Low blood pressure upon standing
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Headache

Heat Stroke Signs:

- High body temperature
- Change in mental state or behavior. Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures and coma can all result from heatstroke
- Change in sweating pattern
- Nausea and vomiting
- Flushed skin
- Rapid breathing
- Racing heart rate
- Headache

There are many cooling centers throughout the county.

Ausable Forks Free Library - 9 Church Lane, Ausable Forks
Beldon Noble Memorial Library - 2759 Essex Road, Essex
Black Watch Memorial Library - 99 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga
E.M. Cooper Memorial Library - 5751 Rte 86, Wilmington
Hammond Library - 2732 Main Street, Crown Point
Keene Valley Library Association - 1796 NYS-73, Keene Valley
Lake Placid Public Library - 2471 Main Street, Lake Placid
Saranac Lake Free Library - 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake
Schroon Lake Public Library - 15 Leland Avenue, Schroon Lake
Sherman Free Library - 20 Church Street, Port Henry

More information on cooling centers can be found here:

Use the Cooling Center Finder to find locations near you to cool down during hot weather. Be sure to check the Cooling Center Finder during heat waves because some cooling centers are only activated during these events. Some counties do not report cooling centers to the Department of Health. Visit N...

07/10/2026

A huge thank you to LaBar Landworks for the incredible work completed at our firehouse. We are extremely appreciative of not only the quality of their work, but also how quickly the project was completed.

If you are in any need of excitation work, check out LaBar Landworks! Thank you again for a job well done!

See the before, during, and the after pictures of the great work done ⤵️

07/05/2026

MVFDRS Members and our juniors would like to say a special thank you to everyone who attended our car wash and bake sale yesterday and made it our MOST SUCCESSFUL one yet!

We all appreciate the community’s continuous support towards our organization. We will see you again at the next fundraiser!

07/05/2026

Incase you were on Beach Road and missed us, here we are! Hopefully you will be able to see us next year! 🚒

📸: Cameron Dubay

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July and Minerva Day from the Members of the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad! 🍀🇺🇸

As we celebrate our nation's independence and our town with family, friends, cookouts, and fireworks, we encourage everyone to make safety their number one priority.

Firework Safety Reminders:

- Never allow young children to handle fireworks.
- Older children should only use fireworks under close adult supervision.
- Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
- Wear protective eyewear if you’re using fireworks or standing nearby.
- Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands.
- Never light fireworks indoors.
- Use fireworks only in open areas away from people, homes, vehicles, and other flammable materials.
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
- Light only one firework at a time and move to a safe distance immediately.
- Never ignite fireworks inside a container.
- Do not attempt to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks.
- Soak spent and unused fireworks in water for several hours before disposing of them.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of fire or to safely extinguish fireworks that don’t go off.
- Never use illegal fireworks.

Grill Safely:

- Keep grills well away from homes, decks, and anything that can burn.
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
- Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the cooking area.

In case of an emergency occurs, call 911 immediately. Stay safe, celebrate responsibly, and have a Happy holiday weekend! 🚒

07/04/2026

Don’t worry Chief, we got your vehicle covered while you’re away at work! 🧽🫧