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Fire Department · Combination

Marion Fire Department

Marion, NC · McDowell County

Address
P.O. Drawer 700, Marion, NC 28752-0700
2Stations
31Personnel

Active openings

About Marion Fire Department

Marion Fire Department is a combination department serving the City of Marion and the Marion Area Fire District (a six-mile radius) in McDowell County, North Carolina. It also provides automatic aid to every fire department in the county.

The department is staffed by roughly 31 people: 15 full-time employees, 11 part-time employees, and 5 volunteer firefighters. Its fleet includes four engines/pumpers, a 102-foot aerial ladder truck, two four-wheel-drive brush trucks, a UTV, a boat, and command vehicles.

Marion carries an ISO Class 3 rating within the city (Class 3/9 in the outlying district) and covers fire suppression, hazardous materials response, heavy rescue, disaster management, fire prevention, and public education.

MissionMarion Fire Department is dedicated to providing the highest level of public service to everyone in the City of Marion and the Marion Area Fire District.

How to get hired

The City of Marion posts firefighting jobs through its Government Jobs portal on the city's careers site; candidates can also subscribe to Notify Me alerts for new openings. Career postings have included full-time and part-time Fire Engineer roles centered on operating firefighting equipment, directing volunteers, and performing general firefighting duties.

The department also welcomes volunteer and junior firefighters through dedicated application forms available in its document center.

Benefits

City postings reference employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage among other benefits; full details are provided on individual job listings.

Leadership & hiring contacts

Corey Presnell
Fire Chief
Kevin Hughes
Assistant Fire Chief

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a firefighter job with Marion Fire Department?

Paid positions are posted through the City of Marion's Government Jobs portal on the city careers site. You can also click Notify Me on the city website to get alerts when new openings are posted.

What paid firefighting positions does Marion hire for?

Recent postings have included full-time and part-time Fire Engineer roles responsible for operating and maintaining firefighting equipment, directing volunteers, and performing general firefighting duties. Postings are typically listed as open until filled.

Can I join Marion Fire Department as a volunteer?

Yes. The department accepts volunteer firefighters and offers a junior firefighter program; application forms are available through the department's page in the city's document center.

What benefits does the City of Marion offer firefighters?

City job postings reference employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage along with additional benefits; specifics are listed on each individual job posting.

What kind of department is Marion Fire Department?

It is a combination department with full-time, part-time, and volunteer members, protecting the City of Marion and the surrounding Marion Area Fire District and providing automatic aid across McDowell County.