Frequently Asked Questions

Download the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request form and return it to the Administration Office. They are open Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. Closed on major holidays.

Your tax bill will be your first go to for this question. Also, if you live in the Villiage of Channahon in Grundy County, you are a Minooka Fire District resident.

We have scheduled CPR/AED, First Aid, and Babysitting classes. The schedules, descriptions, and cost of the classes can be found on our website under the “Public Education” tab.

Yes, we are happy to provide tours based on availability of personnel.  It is always helpful if you can call ahead and schedule.  For group tours: Please download and fill out the Fire District Event Request form. Once the Fire and Life Safety Educator has received the request, they will contact you to set up your appointment. The tour lasts approximately 30-45 minutes.

Yes. There is a Fire District Event Request Form that accompanies the block party paper work with the Village. We have to limit our visits to one hour. Due to in climate weather or an emergency response, we may have to cancel last minute.

Sorry, we are unable to host or attend birthday parties; however, you are welcome to schedule a tour for the birthday group and we will do our best to accommodate you.

No. We do not provide this service.

Yes, if you attend Minooka Community High School, are between 15 and 17 years old and maintain a “C” average in school.  Once the application is filled out, bring to the Administration Office at 7901 E. Minooka Rd., Minooka, Il 60442, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.

Cadet Application

You must be at least 18 years of age, in good physical condition (able to pass a medical physical and physical agility test) and live within the Minooka Fire Protection District. Once you have completed the application stage and passed your physical requirements you will be placed in an orientation program that teaches you all about our operation. Once the application is filled out, bring to the Administration Office at 7901 E. Minooka Rd., Minooka, Il 60442, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.

Volunteer Firefighter Internship Application

It is recommended every 10 years for smoke alarms, 6 years for carbon monoxide detectors, and at least once a year for the batteries in those alarms/detectors.

For Sharps Disposal: In Illinois, household containers that are puncture‐proof with a tight‐fitting lid, such as plastic detergent bottles, can be used if heavy duty tape is used to secure the lid to the container. Write the words “Do Not Recycle” on the container with a permanent marker and place in the regular garbage bin. Never place the container in the recycle bin. Please refrain from using a clear or glass containers. If you live in Grundy County, Grundy County Coroner’s Office, 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL will take both sharps and medication.

For Household Chemical Disposal: To dispose of latex paint, simply let it air dry or mix some absorbent material into it. When dry, set it out for your regular refuse service. You may need to leave the lid off the can to demonstrate to hauler personnel that it is indeed a dry material and not a full, liquid can of paint.

To dispose of oil-based paints or other unwanted household chemicals, check with the IEPA at www.epa.state.il.us for a current list of the one-day household hazardous waste collection events in your area.

You may also check with the Naperville HHW site located 156 Fort Hill Drive in Naperville (located just north of Public Works at Fort Hill Drive & Jefferson Avenue. The facility is open on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. excluding holidays. For more information, call 630-420-6095. For a list of items accepted at this site, lease see page fourteen of the Grundy County Green Guide.

For Medication Disposal: We do not accept medication or sharps containers. The medication drop box is meant to collect excess, unwanted or expired pill medications, which helps keep them out of young people’s hands and protects the environment. Both Minooka and Channahon Police Departments have drop boxes in their lobby areas.