Sandy Creek Joint Fire District - Minerva Fire

Sandy Creek Joint Fire District - Minerva Fire The Fire District sits in Southeast Stark County providing Fire/EMS protection to Village of Minerva Services are provided from one station located in Minerva.

SCJFD provides Fire and EMS services to approx. 86 sq miles which includes, Village of Minerva, Paris Twp., and West Twp. We also provide fire protection for parts of Brown Twp, and Augusta.

11:07 Thursday September 3rd,2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Lincoln St SE for a 2 vehicle MVA. Medic 2, ...
09/03/2026

11:07 Thursday September 3rd,2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Lincoln St SE for a 2 vehicle MVA.

Medic 2, Medic 3, Engine 1 responded.

09/01/2026

With permission from his wife, we would like to address some of the questions and comments regarding one of our firefighters who was recently involved in a serious motor vehicle accident.

First and foremost, our priority from the moment this incident occurred has been the well-being of our firefighter and his family.

The accident occurred within our response area while he was traveling to work at the Minerva Fire Department. Our crews responded to the incident, cared for one of our own, and transported him for further medical treatment.

Since that time, we have intentionally chosen not to share details of his accident, condition, or recovery on social media. This was not due to a lack of concern, involvement, or support. It was a conscious decision to extend him and his family the same privacy and respect we would give any patient we encounter in our community. It was also a direct effort to not violate HIPAA laws by sharing personal information with the public about an incident which the Fire Department is forbidden to do so by law.

As the Chief, I have remained in direct and continued contact with his wife, and the department stands ready to provide whatever assistance the family needs. Both he and his wife are full-time members of the Minerva Fire Department family, and their well-being is deeply important to us.

We understand that other organizations and individuals may choose to show their support publicly through fundraisers, social media posts, or other efforts, and we appreciate anyone who genuinely wishes to help this family. Our decision to support them privately should not be interpreted as an absence of support.

This is not a common occurrence for the members of the Fire department to be called to run on one of their own to start the day, then later that same day handling another close to home fatality. As the Chief, i took all these factors into consideration in not only handling one lone incident but the multiple people the days events had effect on.

There is often much more happening behind the scenes than what appears on Facebook. Caring for our own does not require a social media post, and protecting the privacy of a member and his family during an incredibly difficult time will always take priority over public perception.

We will continue to respect their privacy, support them in the ways they need, and allow the family to determine what information they wish to share publicly.

— Chief Catlett

17:40 Saturday August 29th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Fox Ave SE for a MVA- car vs deer. Medic 2 re...
08/30/2026

17:40 Saturday August 29th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Fox Ave SE for a MVA- car vs deer.

Medic 2 responded.

15:33 Wednesday August 26th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Union Ave SE for a a two car MVA.Medic 2, Me...
08/26/2026

15:33 Wednesday August 26th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Union Ave SE for a a two car MVA.

Medic 2, Medic 3, Engine 1 responded.

06:00 Thursday August 20th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Lincoln St SE for semi vs pole- wires down bl...
08/20/2026

06:00 Thursday August 20th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Lincoln St SE for semi vs pole- wires down blocking the roadway.

1:55 Wednesday August 19th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched with Hanover Twp. Vol. FD to US Route 30 for a M...
08/19/2026

1:55 Wednesday August 19th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched with Hanover Twp. Vol. FD to US Route 30 for a MVA- car vs pole.

Medic 2, Engine 1 responded.

17:28 Tuesday August 18th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Paris Ave SE & Baywood Rd SE for a two vehicle...
08/18/2026

17:28 Tuesday August 18th, 2026 Minerva Fire Department was dispatched to Paris Ave SE & Baywood Rd SE for a two vehicle MVA.

Medic 2, Medic 3, Engine 1 responded.

Tonight, members of the Minerva Fire Department had the opportunity to do a walk through of the newly opened Bellstores ...
08/17/2026

Tonight, members of the Minerva Fire Department had the opportunity to do a walk through of the newly opened Bellstores and locate important shut-offs.

Today we recognize Firefighter EMT Dalton Hodge for 10 years of service with the Minerva Fire Department. Dalton began ...
08/17/2026

Today we recognize Firefighter EMT Dalton Hodge for 10 years of service with the Minerva Fire Department.

Dalton began his service August 17th, 2016 and continues to serve this department and community.

08/15/2026

Route 30 will be closed between Baywood and Robertsville Ave for unknown amount of time due to fatal MVA

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505 E Lincolnway
Minerva, OH
44657

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