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Mayor tells Minoa volunteer firefighters village remains committed and reviews legal protections
Summary
Mayor William F. Brazill responded to a letter from the Minoa Fire Department, Inc., reiterating the village’s statutory responsibilities for volunteers, insurance and LOSAP benefits and saying the board’s commitment has not changed.
Mayor William F. Brazill addressed members of Minoa Fire Department, Inc. during the March 2 meeting in response to a letter that questioned the village’s commitment to the department and its members.
Brazill reviewed statutory provisions and operational responsibilities: volunteer firefighters are statutorily treated like municipal employees for injury and liability protection during response, drills and authorized activities; the Village is responsible for apparatus ownership, insurance, Workers’ Compensation/VFBL premiums, training compliance, safety standards and annual appropriations for LOSAP. He stated, “the Village Board’s commitment has never changed, the Village has always been responsible and serious with the focus on the Minoa Fire Department providing the highest possible level of protection to every person in our fire protection district.”
The board then discussed the mayor’s statement. The record shows the village reaffirmed its responsibilities and that members are covered under Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law (VFBL) for line‑of‑duty injury and death benefits. The letter prompting the response was not read into the public record during the meeting.
