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Kyle McMann – Fire Chief

Kyle McMann - Fire Chief

Fire Chief Kyle McMann joined MCFD1 in 2001 as an Engineer/Paramedic after completing the Chemeketa Fire Program and Umpqua Paramedic Program. He has served in several capacities over his MCFD1 career including Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Emergency Medical Services-Operations Captain, Battalion Chief, and as Deputy Fire Chief. He also serves as a Task Force Leader for the Marion County Fire Defense Board for Wildland Conflagrations.

Chief McMann possesses Associates Degrees in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic, Associates Degree in Nursing, a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Services Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Executive Fire Officer Leadership. Chief McMann has also served as IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) Local 2557 President. A native Oregonian, he lives in Salem with 2 German Shepard’s and several Siamese cats. His daughter is in college studying Nursing. Off duty he enjoys traveling, spending time with family, kayaking, biking and watching football.

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MCFD#1 NEWS

Marion County Fire District #1 Holds Virtual Meetings on Local Option Levy

Levy Funding Would Hire Personnel to Reduce Response Times  Marion County Fire District #1 is holding three virtual meetings to answer questions about a local option levy request that is on the May 18 election ballot. Twelve firefighter/paramedics were laid off last year due to budget cuts when the Fire District’s local option levy was not ...

Call Volumes Continue to Increase for Marion County Fire District #1

“At times we are unable to respond to calls,” says Fire Chief Emergency calls keep climbing for Marion County Fire District #1 and Fire Chief Kyle McMann says that the agency isn’t always able to respond immediately. This is the result of personnel layoffs after the Fire District lost 30 percent ($2.4 million) of its operating ...

KEIZER TIMES – Assistance requests surge in storm’s wake

As you may know, our local option levy was not renewed by voters last year, which means the Fire District lost 30 percent or $2.4 million to provide emergency services.  Losing revenue from the local option levy meant laying off 12 firefighter/paramedics, permanently closing two fire stations, and taking emergency apparatus out of service. At ...

Marion County Fire District #1 Receives Lifesaving Equipment Grant Award from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

Salem, Oregon – The Marion County Fire District #1 is better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $23,229, grant will be used to purchase 28 Seek Thermal Imaging Cameras, fulfilling a critical equipment need within the district. “We are committed to helping organizations such ...

Marion County Fire District #1 Calls for Volunteers

Marion County Fire District #1 is appealing to community members to volunteer and help respond to emergency calls. A failed local option levy in the November election reduced revenue by almost 30 percent (or $2.4 million). Cuts included laying off 12 full-time firefighter/paramedics. The fire district is starting a new recruit academy this spring. Applications are ...

Marion County Fire District #1 Moves Forward with Service Level Cuts

Marion County Fire District #1 is moving forward with service level cuts as a result of its local option levy not passing in the recent election. Budget cuts include laying off 12 firefighter/ paramedics, taking emergency apparatus out of service, and closing fire stations. This is the second time the levy renewal failed, which accounts for ...

Message from your Fire Chief – November 9, 2020

Marion County Fire District #1 wants to thank those who participated in the recent election. Our local option levy was up for renewal, and the outcome was not as we had hoped. The local option levy accounted for 30 percent of our revenue to provide emergency services. Its loss means that we have to make cuts ...

Newsletter – Fall 2020 edition

Newsletter – Fall 2020 edition
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Marion County Fire District #1 Holds Virtual Meetings to Discuss Local Option Levy Renewal

Measure 24-452 Would Restore Funding for Emergency Services Wildland fires and higher call volumes are placing stress on Marion County Fire District #1. Call volumes have increased 10 percent compared to August and September of last year. Back-to-back emergencies also account for 58 percent of calls to the fire district. All this comes as the agency ...

Marion County Fire District #1 Sends Resources to Oregon Wildland Fires

Marion County Fire District #1 Sends Resources to Oregon Wildland Fires
Plus a Happy Ending to Boost Your Spirits Marion County Fire District #1 does not have any wildland fires in its service territory. However, it is providing resources to help combat wildland fires burning in the area and across the state of Oregon. Three fires – Riverside, Beachie, and Holiday Farm – have burned 838,000 acres in ...

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