Newsletter – Fall 2019 edition
A.J. Chippendale2019-09-03T16:58:18-07:00MCFD1 Newsletter - Fall 2019 - SPANISH MCFD1 Newsletter - Fall 2019 FINAL Fall 2019 - click here to read Disponible en Español
Public Invited to Open Houses for Marion County Fire District #1
A.J. Chippendale2019-09-03T16:51:46-07:00Improving communications with taxpayers is priority, says Fire Chief Marion County Fire District #1 has scheduled two open houses for community members. Fire Chief Kyle McMann says this is just one step in the fire district’s effort to improve communication with taxpayers. “We are grateful for the support of our community and want to say thank you,” said Chief [...]
Keizer Times (8/1/19) – Top goal for new MCFD chief: Greater awareness among residents district serves
A.J. Chippendale2019-08-06T13:18:20-07:00Top goal for new MCFD chief: Greater awareness among residents district serves Keizer Times (8/1/19)
Marion County Fire District #1 Adopts Budget
A.J. Chippendale2019-06-21T11:41:17-07:00The Board of Directors for Marion County Fire District #1 unanimously adopted its budget for the 2020 Fiscal Year during its meeting on June 20. A copy of the budget is available on the fire district’s web site at www.mcfd1.com. The fire district’s budget document is being considered for a Best Practices Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. Fire [...]
Draft Budget for Marion County Fire District #1 Available for Public Comment
A.J. Chippendale2019-06-19T15:46:32-07:00Marion County Fire District #1 posted a draft operations budget to its web site (FY 2020 Budget Document) for the 2020 Fiscal Year, which runs July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020. The public is encouraged to review and ask questions or provide comment at an upcoming meeting of the fire district’s Citizen Budget Committee on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. [...]
Newsletter – Spring 2019 edition
A.J. Chippendale2019-05-07T14:51:39-07:00Spring 2019 - click here to read Disponible en Español
Marion County Fire District #1 2018 Annual Report
Brad Brunhaver2019-05-02T16:16:48-07:00FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 30, 2019 Contact: Chief Kyle McMann (503) 588-6535 kylem@mcfd1.com Marion County Fire District #1 Releases Annual Report Call Volumes and Response Times on the Rise Salem, Ore. – Marion County Fire District #1 released its Annual Report for the year 2018. The report includes an overview of the agency’s Strategic Plan, a snapshot of [...]
Be a hero
anna2016-04-18T15:44:45-07:00PulsePoint App for Community Awareness There's a new smartphone app we'd like to highlight that is saving lives. In addition to life-saving CPR notifications, the PulsePoint application provides a complete virtual window into the emergency communication centers of PulsePoint-enabled agencies. Mobile users have real-time access to emergency activity as it is occurring in these communities. App users are able to view active [...]
Guess what we did
anna2016-03-18T10:42:18-07:00Marion County Firefighters Climb the Tower On March 5th, eight firefighters from Marion County Fire District #1 were part of 1,900 firefighters from around the country and world who participated in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle. The team is made up of both volunteer and career personnel. For some, this was their first time in the event. Several other [...]
Marion County Firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’ to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy
anna2015-11-30T08:41:28-07:00For over 17 years, Marion County Fire District #1 Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2557 has been raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to fight neuromuscular disease with 'Fill the Boot' fundraisers. On November 27, 2015, MCFD#1 firefighters donated time and resources to lay the foundation for another successful 'Fill the Boot' event. This year's 'Fill the Boot' [...]
October is Fire Prevention Month!
anna2015-10-19T12:29:27-07:00Did you know that many people don’t test their smoke alarms as often as they should? When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. You need working smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Test yours every month! “Working smoke alarms, a noise you can live with!"
Annual Open House – September 21, 2015
anna2015-09-15T16:06:51-07:00On Monday, September 21, 2015, Marion County Fire District will host it's annual Open House event. Please join us from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to learn about fire safety, tour our fire station, and enjoy refreshments on us. Fire engines and a medical helicopter will also be present for tours. Bring the whole family for this fun, free event. We hope [...]