Marion Volunteer Fire Department

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With the cold weather here, it is time to check on fire hazards around our homes and places of business. All of us know the things that we should do and the practices we should eliminate, but too often we put off doing them. After a fire starts it is too late. We must take the necessary precautions now if we are to avert what could be a major disaster for our families or businesses.

Click here for information on how the Charleston Firefighter Support Team is using this 1962 Ford Chief’s car in their counseling program. This car began its service in the Marion Volunteer Fire Department. A special thanks to Gerald Mishoe of the CFST for contacting us and providing these photos and information on their program.

This group photo taken in 1977 shows the Chief’s car in the background, as well as the other apparatus used by the department at that time. Click on thumbnail to enlarge the photo.

Mission Statement:

To provide fire suppression and other emergency services to the Greater Marion Community, and to develop the best trained fire service in Smyth County.

Accomplishments:

In 1999, the Town of Marion completed construction of a much needed fire station at 231 West Main Street, occupying the former Rosemont property. The facility allows the fire department to house all of its rolling stock under one roof in a rapid deployment configuration. Four new E-One apparatus were added to the fleet of equipment. Progress has been made in strengthening internal management within the Fire Department and in emphasizing advanced training of all firefighters. Additionally, the record keeping and after-action analysis functions have been automated. The addition of laptop computers in the first due trucks, complete with mapping software allows the firefighters to rapidly assess nearby structures, locations of nearby fire hydrants, as well as any obstacles that may hinder fire suppression efforts.

Special Operations Team:

Several members of the Marion Volunteer Fire Department have undergone extensive training in conjunction with the Chilhowie Fire Department to create a joint Special Operations Team. This team has training in specific situations such as confined space rescue, ropes rescue, vehicle extrication, and swift water rescue.