Marion Fire District
This week is Fire Prevention Week. This week was started in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that took place in 1871, on October 8th. Many important topics are covered during this week regarding fire prevention and safety, but this years theme is safety on the use of lithium - ion batteries in your home. Some facts about lithium -...
June is observed as National Safety Month, and in addition, the first week of June is also CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) awareness week. In the event of a medical emergency, do you know how to properly perform CPR? Or how to work an AED device? Taking it upon yourself to become trained and familiar on those two topics...
May is Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Month, it's the time of year when the weather starts to become warmer and wildland vegetation begins to dry out, signaling the need to begin planning for wildfires. Having a month dedicated to wildfire awareness aims to promote prevention and preparedness among areas that are prone to wildfires. The absolute first line of defense...
SAVE THE DATE. The Marion Fire Department is excited to invite the community to our annual pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt, Saturday April 4th. Breakfast will be starting at 9:00 AM, followed by the Easter egg hunt at 11:00 AM We will be serving a delicious breakfast, followed by a fun Easter egg hunt, and a visit from the...
With Christmas upon us, the Marion Fire Department would like to remind the community about home fire safety during the holidays. Here are some holiday fire facts according to NFPA research: U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees. These fires caused an annual average of 3...
The Marion Fire Department wants to wish the community a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. Amongst all the excitment during Thanksgiving, here are a few fire safety reminders to keep in mind. On Thanksgiving day alone, an estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S...
January 3rd, 5-7 pm Bring your dried up christmas tree to the main station and we will burn it for you. Enjoy chili and cocoa while we watch the bonfire. The liting will be at 630pm.
SAVE THE DATE. December 13th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Marion Fire District main station, we are hosting our annual Marion Fire District community dinner. The holiday season is here! Come join us for a delicious meal, a lively auction, our Christmas tree lighting, and great company. All prepared and put on by our department members and...
November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. It is a silent killer, and it is extremely important to know how to protect your household from it. Working carbon monoxide detectors save the lives of families and pets in homes. Let's talk about how to how to prevent any carbon monoxide dangers in your home. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas,...