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.
   

PAID ON-CALL (VOLUNTEER)  FIRE FIGHTER

This is a position within the municipal fire department that is utilized by request and paid at an hourly rate when appropriate.  The paid-on-call firefighter trains for and participates in activities that protect life and property via skilled firefighting and rescue operations.  At a minimum, CPR and State of Iowa Fire Fighter I certifications will be attained within the first year and maintained thereafter by the employee.  Work often includes performing strenuous, hazardous tasks during emergency situations.  Additional time is spent training and studying modern firefighting techniques. Direction and supervision is received from superior officers.