City of Marion Fire Department

City of Marion
194 N. Main St.
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-3551

Fire Department

Marion Fire Department’s full-time and volunteer firefighters are ready to respond quickly to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Equipment includes three pumper trucks, two tanker trucks, an 85 foot aerial ladder truck, and a four wheel drive brush unit. To support fire prevention and safety, the department offers school and civic club programs, fire station tours, and school presentations.

In 2007-08, the Department answered 875 alarms, conducted 494 fire inspections, and had 42 structure fires. The Fire Department conducts fire inspections of commercial and institutional buildings in accordance with State law.

The Department maintains a staff of six full time employees and 29 volunteer firefighters. The fire department responds to emergencies in the City Limits and the Marion Area Fire District.

Jim Neal serves as the City’s Fire Chief.

Contact: jneal@marionnc.org (Email)
Street Address: 60 West Court Street
US Mail Address: P.O. Drawer 700, Marion, NC 28752-0700
Telephone: 911 (emergencies); (828) 652-5201 (non-emergencies) Fax: (828) 652-1983
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

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