Individuals who want to become paid on-call members of the Marion Fire Department must go through the following process:

1. Obtain an application for membership.  Membership application form is found on this website or can be picked up at Marion Fire Department Headquarters at 3933 Katz Drive.  A City of Marion Employment Application must also be filled out. This application can be picked up at Marion City Hall or Marion Fire Department headquarters.
2. Return the completed application forms to Marion Fire Department Headquarters.
3. The applications will be evaluated by the Marion Fire Fighters Association Screening Committee. Applicants who pass this screening will be called in for an interview with the Screening Committee.
4. Applications that pass the Screening Committee will be submitted to the main body of the Marion Fire Fighters Association at the next monthly business meeting.  Business meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month.
5. Applications that are approved by majority vote by the Marion Fire Fighters Association are forwarded to the Chief for his consideration. 
6. Applications that are approved by the Chief are placed on a waiting list.  When a position becomes available, the applicant will be contacted.
7. The applicant will be required to pass a physical examination paid for by the Department.
8. Once the physical exam has been passed, gear will be issued, and the applicant will be placed on the Department as a probationary fire fighter.