Newsletter - Spring 2020 edition | Marion County Fire District #1

Spring 2020 – click here to read

A.J. Chippendale2020-03-10T16:00:25-07:00

MCFD#1 NEWS

Message from Marion County Fire District #1: Stay Home!

As 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 ...

UPDATE FROM YOUR FIRE CHIEF: COVID-19

This 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 ...

Brooks Breakfast Postponed; Easter Egg Hunt Cancelled

Marion 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 ...

Marion County Fire District #1 Honors Firefighters at Awards Banquet

Marion 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 ...

Newsletter – Spring 2020 edition

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MESSAGE FROM YOUR FIRE CHIEF: CORONA VIRUS

I’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 ...

Marion County Fire District #1 Earns Prestigious Budget Award

Marion County Fire District #1 received an award for its current budget from the Government Finance Officers’ Association for the fiscal year July 1- June 30, 2019. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is given to agencies with strict standards of transparency and accountability in their budget process. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality ...

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

Fire Chief Discusses Role for Additional Personnel in Improving Response Times For the sixth year in a row, call volumes have increased for Marion County Fire District #1. The agency responded to 8,026 calls for help in 2019, a 5.6 percent increase over 2018. Overall, call volumes have increased an average of 5.2 percent per year ...

Board of Directors Passes Resolution for Operating Levy

Proposal on May 19 Primary Election Ballot The Board of Directors for Marion County Fire District #1 unanimously approved a resolution asking voters to consider additional funding for emergency personnel, apparatus and equipment. The proposal will be on the May 19 Primary Election ballot for the communities of Four Corners, Middle Grove, Pratum, Macleay, Brooklake, Clearlake, ...

Newsletter – Winter 2019-20 edition

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