Marion Volunteer Fire Department

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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.

Important safety message from the Marion Fire Department

With Spring and Summer upon us, we are turning our attention to cleaning up all that “Old Man Winter” has left us with. Even though the 4 p.m. burn law is no longer in effect, care should be exercised with any open fire, especially when close to other homes or wooded areas. Never try to burn on windy days or after several days of warm weather. The warm weather not only dries out the brush pile you are planning to burn, but surrounding vegetation as well. Be safe and let’s all have a great fire-free summer!

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.

Recent 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 recently underwent 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.