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· By Jason Hill

Annual Easter Pancake Breakfast

  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...

· By Emily Eagan

Christmas safety

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...

· By Emily Eagan

Thanksgiving fire safety

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...

· By Jason Hill

Christmas Tree Bonfire

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.  

· By Emily Eagan

Marion Fire District Annual Community Dinner

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...

· By Emily Eagan

Carbon Monoxide Safety

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,...

· By Emily Eagan

Chimney, fireplace, and other home heating safety

With it getting colder in our area, the Marion Fire Department wants to remind the community about common fire risks with chimneys, fireplaces, and other home heating systems, when not maintained or used correctly.  Here are some essential tips on managing your chimney and fireplaces. Schedule annual chimney inspections to check for any blockages, buildup, or any strucural damage. Always...

· By Emily Eagan

Smoke alarms for Fire Prevention month

In honor of October being Fire Prevention month, we want to talk about the importance of smoke alarms, and reminders on how to use them.   When your home has working smoke alarms, the risk of dying in a house fire is cut by 60 percent according to the latest NFPA research. But often times smoke alarms are not used,...

· By Emily Eagan

Debris Burning Starts Today

Fall Burning season starts today. Please be careful with your piles and don't overextend your capabilities. Get your Burn Permit at  https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit/ Remember to activate your permit each day you are burning. If you have any questions, call 406-854-2828 and we will assist you any way we can. Call 911 if your fire gets out of your control.