Overview & Mission
• A 100% volunteer fire department located at 238 North Main St., Station 1, and Station 2 at 7036 Manlius Center Rd.
• Mission statement focuses on protecting the community with compassion, integrity, accountability, and respect through fire prevention, rescue, hazmat, water rescue, and emergency medical services
• Operates under a contract with WAVES for professional EMS staffing
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👥 Staffing & Leadership
• About 45-60 active volunteer members, supported by EMS personnel
• Notable leaders include current Fire Chief Don Grevelding (appointed 2022) and several past chiefs dating back to 1913
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🚒 Apparatus Roster
Station 1 (238 N Main St.) ()
• Rescue Pumper 37: 2021 E‑One Typhoon eMAX with 1,500 gpm pump, 840 gal tank, 30 gal foam, and rescue tools
• Ladder 37: 2017 E‑One 78′ aerial, 1,500 gpm, 500 gal tank
• Squad 37: 2018 Chevy Silverado with rescue equipment
• Miscellaneous 37: 2019 Chevy Tahoe for personnel transport
Station 2 (7036 Manlius Center Rd.)
• Engine 37: 2012 E‑One Typhoon, 1,500 gpm pump, 1,500 gal tank, 30 gal foam
• Mini‑Pumper 37: 2019 Ford F‑550/Pierce, 1,250 gpm pump, 300 gal tank (used at MVCs and smaller incidents)
• UTV: Polaris off‑road unit with 350 gpm pump for remote operations
• Antique Mack L85 Pump: 1953 pumper (historical/display/parade)
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📚 Community Engagement & Services
• Offers public firehouse tours, safety demonstrations, smoke & CO detector checks, and children’s “Play Day – Spray Day” events
• Provides life safety visits and educational outreach
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🏛️ History & District
• Incorporated as Village in 1913; department traces roots to early 1900s, initially known as Manlius Station
• Fire & EMS services funded under special district through the Town of Manlius: approx. $1.57M for FY 2024
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📋 Key Stats Snapshot
Coverage Area
Village & part of Manlius (~11K residents)
Volunteer Members
~45-60 volunteers + EMS staff
Contracted EMS
Partnership with WAVES
