Benefits and Expectations
Make a difference serving residents of Minoa and neighboring areas.
Benefits
Public Service
- Supportive team atmosphere focused on personal and organizational success
- Opportunity to protect and serve the district and your neighbors
- Camaraderie of membership, including three days of community fun at Minoa Field Days each year.
Financial
- Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP)
— Up to $1200 annually as a pension-like benefit
— May be subtracted from income for NYS income tax - $200 annual NYS tax credit
- Workers Comp, AD&D insurance
- Medical physicals
Professional
- Professional training and certification. Certification accepted throughout NYS (outside NYC)
- All training and equipment provided at Fire Department expense
- 24-hour access to our on-site fitness room
- Outstanding new skills, including many applicable in jobs unrelated to firefighting
- Opportunities for leadership
Expectations
- Participate in one emergency call per week, or
- Staff a Duty Crew.
Duty crews are scheduled for
(1) Monday-Thursday from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in 4-hour blocks and
(2) 6:00 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday
Meetings and Training Drills: Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Total commitment is up to 12 hours per week.