Newsletter – Fall 2020 edition
A.J. Chippendale2020-10-14T14:22:03-07:00Fall 2020 – click here to read Disponible en Español
Marion County Fire District #1 Holds Virtual Meetings to Discuss Local Option Levy Renewal
A.J. Chippendale2020-10-07T18:15:39-07:00Measure 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 lost almost 30 percent [...]
Marion County Fire District #1 Sends Resources to Oregon Wildland Fires
A.J. Chippendale2020-09-16T07:37:20-07:00Plus 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 Oregon. MCFD#1 has [...]
Call Volumes Increase 6.5 Percent for Marion County Fire District #1 in One Month
A.J. Chippendale2020-08-28T11:59:37-07:00Overlapping Calls Account for 70 Percent of All Emergencies Call volumes and overlapping calls are on the rise for Marion County Fire District #1. All this comes as the agency has reduced minimum staffing levels from 14 to 10 firefighters per shift due to budget cuts. The fire district responded to 737 emergency calls in July, a 6.5 percent increase [...]
Newsletter – Summer 2020 edition
A.J. Chippendale2020-07-30T16:20:42-07:00Summer 2020 – click here to read Disponible en Español
Board Passes Resolution for Local Option Levy Renewal
A.J. Chippendale2020-07-17T09:03:27-07:00The Board of Directors for Marion County Fire District #1 passed a resolution asking voters to renew the local option levy for emergency services during the November 3 General Election. The local option levy accounts for almost 30 percent of funding for emergency services for communities served by the Fire District. This will be at the same rate of $0.71 [...]
Marion County Fire District #1 Prepares for Budget Cuts
A.J. Chippendale2020-06-23T10:11:30-07:00Marion County Fire District #1 asked voters to renew and increase its local option levy during the May Primary Election. Funding would have been used to maintain operations, hire additional emergency personnel and replace apparatus. When the ballot measure failed, the Fire District lost 30 percent (or $2.4 million) of its operating budget for emergency services for the next fiscal [...]
Marion County Fire District #1 Board Discusses Budget Cuts
A.J. Chippendale2020-06-12T17:02:55-07:00Asking voters to renew the operating levy is being considered for November The Board of Directors for Marion County Fire District #1 will meet on June 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss options to address the thirty percent revenue reduction they face for Fiscal Year 2020-21. On the ballot last month, the fire district asked voters for a 28-cent [...]
Election Deadline is Coming for Marion County Fire District #1’s Operating Levy
A.J. Chippendale2020-05-07T10:51:13-07:00Ballots Must Be Received by May 19 to Be Counted Marion County Fire District #1 is asking voters to renew its local operating levy during the May 19 Primary Election. The operating levy provides almost 30 percent of the revenue the Fire District receives to provide emergency services. Measure 24-441 would renew the operating levy and includes a 28-cent increase [...]
Newsletter – Spring-Summer 2020 edition
A.J. Chippendale2020-05-06T11:00:51-07:00Spring - Summer 2020 – click here to read Disponible en Español
Marion County Fire District #1 Plans Virtual Events
A.J. Chippendale2020-10-30T13:10:14-07:00Fun and Educational Opportunities for Children, Parents, and Property Owners All events can be accessed via the Fire District’s Facebook page (@MarionCountyFireDistrict1) either through a Facebook Live or a posted video. To watch live, visit our Facebook page at the scheduled time and click on the video. Make sure you “Like” our page beforehand to receive notifications. Tour Tuesdays The [...]
Note from your Fire Chief
A.J. Chippendale2020-04-27T16:49:01-07:00It was brought to my attention that our recent Annual Report did not mention Chemeketa College Station as one of the communities we serve. We would like to apologize for the oversight, and want to assure our residents that we proudly serve Chemeketa College Station, as well as the communities of Four Corners, Middle Grove, Pratum, Macleay, Brooks, Clearlake, and [...]
Marion County Fire District #1 Plans Virtual Meetings About Levy
A.J. Chippendale2020-04-23T12:10:43-07:00Marion County Fire District #1 is hosting two virtual meetings to answer questions about its operating levy renewal, which is on the May 19 Primary Election ballot. Measure 24-441 would renew and increase the Fire District’s local operating levy, which accounts for almost 30 percent of its general property tax revenue. The virtual meeting can be accessed on Monday, May [...]
Marion County Fire District #1 Plans Virtual Events for Parents, Children, Property Owners
A.J. Chippendale2020-04-21T16:13:57-07:00As the number of COVID-19 cases is starting to rise in Oregon, Marion County Fire District #1 is asking residents to stay home for all but essential errands, such as groceries or medical care. To combat “cabin fever,” the Fire District has planned some fun and informative virtual events for community members. “We want our community to know that we’re [...]
Message from Marion County Fire District #1: Stay Home!
A.J. Chippendale2020-03-24T16:16:36-07:00As the number of COVID-19 cases is starting to rise in Oregon, Marion County Fire District #1 is asking residents to stay home for all but essential errands, such as groceries or medical care. The Fire District is making this request based on a recent Executive Order from Governor Kate Brown. In addition to closing non-essential businesses, that order prohibits [...]
UPDATE FROM YOUR FIRE CHIEF: COVID-19
A.J. Chippendale2020-03-18T17:45:33-07:00This is Fire Chief Kyle McMann. I wanted to continue to update you as to precautions we are taking to fight the coronavirus, also known as “COVID-19.” In coordination with CDC & OHA guidelines, to protect our staff and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Marion County Fire District #1 will close its administrative offices (located at 300 Cordon [...]
Brooks Breakfast Postponed; Easter Egg Hunt Cancelled
A.J. Chippendale2020-03-12T16:34:23-07:00Marion County Fire District #1 is postponing the Brooks Breakfast scheduled for March 14 and 15 due to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The District will reschedule the popular community event for a future date and time. The Easter Egg Hunt which was scheduled for April 11 has been cancelled. These events attract up to 1,000 people and [...]
Marion County Fire District #1 Honors Firefighters at Awards Banquet
A.J. Chippendale2020-03-06T12:16:33-08:00Marion County Fire District #1 hosted its annual Awards Banquet for personnel on February 21. More than 100 emergency personnel and their families attended the event. Chief Kyle McMann says that the banquet is held every year to honor exceptional service to citizens in the Fire District’s service area. Marion County Fire District #1 provides fire and emergency medical services [...]
Newsletter – Spring 2020 edition
A.J. Chippendale2020-03-10T16:00:25-07:00Spring 2020 – click here to read Disponible en Español
MESSAGE FROM YOUR FIRE CHIEF: CORONA VIRUS
A.J. Chippendale2020-03-04T15:10:10-08:00I’ve been receiving questions from our citizens about the Cornona virus. I want to assure you that we are ready to respond to any emergency, and this is no different. The most important thing that you can do is educate yourself and your family about what the Coronavirus (Covid-19) is and how to prevent the spread of viruses in general. [...]