Marion Township Fire Department

10/16/2026

🎃 👀 🫵 SOON!!! 🎃

09/11/2026

25 years ago….

We Remember….

343….

08/29/2026

It has became apparent that many on Social Media have very little knowledge and understanding on operating costs for a "functioning" Fire Department. So here is a quick rundown for us as a whole on last years numbers and some of the things we are dealing with but before that....

Yes, we moved into our new station last year and we are extremely grateful to the Marion Township Trustee and her Advisory Board for making that a reality. Current and past Trustees were responsible for setting aside nearly half the cost of that building to ease the burden on the taxpayers for a building replacement that was an absolute necessity. It was built for future generations and will be standing in another 100 years.

Government waste exists, that is undoubtedly 100% fact. But I assure you that is not the case with us or our Trustee. We do more with less year after year and the light at the end of the tunnel is more unclear than ever.

We don't have all the answers but we are staying involved with local representatives to come up with the best solution(s) to continue adequate service that exceeds what should even be possible with the funding that is available.

Where is the rest of the money going you ask?

-Building Maintenance
-Building Utilities
-Office Supplies
-Truck Maintenance
-Extrication Tool Maintenance
-Fuel
-Pump Testing
-SCBA Testing
-Hydrostatic Testing
-Ladder Testing
-Fit Testing (We share a machine with other LC Departments)
-Hose Replacement
-Gear Replacement
-EMS Equipment and Supplies
-Training

-We think you're starting to see it now...

There are no magic elves that just show up and do all these things for us, they have to be scheduled by someone and often times we need to be on site to complete these tasks....on our own time.

Unfortunately, as run volumes increase and training requirements remain substantial, participation then decreases...We are not perfect nor do we pretend to be. We have been unable to respond to numerous calls in this past year alone, but this is the reality we live in when relying on volunteers to leave their actual jobs, homes, or families to respond to the same house you've been to 10 times in the past 2 weeks for an (Unknown Medical Issue) It's called BURNOUT and abuse of 9-1-1....it's real and local authorities refuse to fix the problem but expect us to be on every call regardless. This is all while they receive a salary of over $50,000/ year for telling us that the unpaid service we provide isn't doing good enough.
(We won't tag who that is directed to, they know who they are.)

We are hoping that in this post, the public might stop and think about what they have been receiving for what they have been paying. Still not sure about the numbers? Then we encourage you to go check out the DLGF website and take a look around....

08/27/2026

Thank you Sunshine ABA Therapy for having us for Touch A Truck!

Proud to serve our Township and the people within.

Marion Township Trustee

08/15/2026

It’s been 17 years since we lost Jimmie.
We will continue to honor and show him the respect that he so overwhelmingly deserves. Jimmie, you are loved and missed by many.

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

2027 WINTER FIRE SCHOOL — NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY COURSES RELEASED!

The 2027 Winter Fire School, National Fire Academy (NFA) course offerings have officially been released!

These courses provide an excellent opportunity to receive high-quality National Fire Academy training, build your professional knowledge, and continue developing your leadership and emergency response skills.

📚 2027 WINTER FIRE SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS & REGISTRATION LINKS:

➡️ Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership to Facilitate Adaptive Change
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/Exercising-Leadership-to-Facilitate-Adaptive-Change-F0521-2027-Winter-Fire-School

➡️ Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/Fire-Investigation-Fire-As-A-Weapon-F0756-Winter-Fire-School

➡️ Health and Safety Program Manager
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/Health-and-Safety-Program-Manager-F0722-2027-Winter-Fire-School

➡️ New Fire Chief: Administrative Issues
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/New-Fire-Chief-Administrative-Issues-F0761-2027-Winter-Fire-School

➡️ Preparation for Initial Company Operations
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/Preparation-for-Initial-Company-Operations-F0458-2027-Winter-Fire-School

➡️ Residential Sprinkler Plan Review
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/Residential-Sprinkler-Plan-Review-F0142-2027-Winter-Fire-School

➡️ Supervising Emergency Medical Services
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/Supervising-Emergency-Medical-Services-F0146-2027-Winter-Fire-School

➡️ Youth Firesetting Interviewing and Educational Intervention Strategies
🔗 Registration: https://on.in.gov/Youth-Firesetting-Interviewing-and-Educational-Intervention-Strat-F0621-2027-Winter-Fire-School

⚠️ REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT!

If there is a course you are interested in attending, don’t wait to register. Early registration not only reserves your seat but also helps demonstrate the enrollment needed to keep courses on the schedule.

Not sure if another course may be announced later? That’s okay. You are free to cancel your registration if another course offering is announced that better fits your training needs.

Don’t miss your opportunity to take advantage of these National Fire Academy courses at the 2027 Winter Fire Academy.

Register early. Secure your seat. Invest in your training.

Please share with your departments, agencies, training officers, and fellow first responders who may be interested!

07/06/2026

Come out and see us on the 13th…only $10 per plate!!!

06/17/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Indiana until 1 AM EDT

02/28/2026

Good evening, folks. Quick PSA.

Smokey the Bear isn't mad. He's just.....disappointed.

We have had an absolute rash of field/grass/woods fires the last few days, as have departments around us. Yes, the *ground* is wet. The dead grass and such on top? Yeah, not so much. Couple the dry conditions with some wind, and you've got a recipe for a wildland fire.

Please, please, please use caution when burning. In fact, if you don't have to, please don't. There's currently no burn ban in effect, and with the incoming weather this next week, it's very unlikely there will be. But we still need to use our heads and be responsible about our burning.

Because we don't want to keep disappointing Smokey. He's a bear. And when bears get angry, it's not pretty. We like happy bears, right Smokey Bear?