Marion County Fire District #1 passed its annual independent audit. The audit included financial statements and cash funds of the Fire District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. “It’s important for our community to know that we are good stewards of their tax dollars,” said Mike Welter, who is the president of the Board of Directors for the [...]
Call Volumes Increasing an Average of 3.7% Per Year Marion County Fire District #1 wants to hire two firefighter/paramedics to respond to increasing call volumes. This would require an operating levy increase from taxpayers, and the Fire District is holding two meetings to take public input on the issue. The meetings will be held on November 5 at 5:00 p.m. [...]
MCFD1 Newsletter - Fall 2019 - SPANISH MCFD1 Newsletter - Fall 2019 FINAL Fall 2019 - click here to read Disponible en Español
Improving 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 [...]
Top goal for new MCFD chief: Greater awareness among residents district serves Keizer Times (8/1/19)
The 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 [...]
Marion 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. [...]
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FOR 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 [...]
PulsePoint 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 [...]
Marion 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 [...]
For 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' [...]
Did 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!"
On 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 [...]
