Fire Service
Marion Township has contracted with the City of Marion Fire Department to provide fire services to the residents of Marion Township.
(Iowa Code §359.42 and §28E)
The Marion Fire Department takes pride and ownership in serving our community by protecting life and property through rapid response, community risk reduction, and emergency preparedness. Whether the emergency is fire, illness, trauma, hazardous material release or special rescue, the Marion Fire Department maintains a trained staff and equipped vehicles to meet this responsibility.
Emergency Medical and Related Services
The Marion Fire Department provides advanced (paramedic) emergency medical services to anybody in the City of Marion and Marion Township who dials "911" to request an ambulance or physical assistance. Each apparatus is staffed daily with a minimum of one paramedic and two EMTs.
Fire Suppression
The Marion Fire Department provides fire suppression services to protect the residents of the City of Marion and Marion Township and their property. Their professional firefighters serve from three fire stations with two engines and one tower ladder operating front-line. Marion Township has purchased and provided to the Marion Fire Department two Fire Engines and a brush truck for use in fire suppression.
