]> http://cityofmarion.org/taxonomy/term/34/0 <p>Non-paid positions with the MFD</p> en http://cityofmarion.org/fire/vol/procedure <p>Individuals who want to become paid on-call members of the Marion Fire Department must go through the following process: <ol> <li>Obtain an application for membership.&nbsp; Membership application form is found on this website or can be picked up at Marion Fire Department Headquarters at 3933 Katz Drive.&nbsp; 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. </li> <li>Return the completed application forms to Marion Fire Department Headquarters. </li> <li>The applications will be evaluated by the Marion Fire Fighters Association Screening Committee.<br /> Volunteer Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:58:24 -0400 http://cityofmarion.org/fire/volunteer <p align="center"><u>PAID ON-CALL (VOLUNTEER)&nbsp; FIRE FIGHTER</u></p><strong>NATURE OF WORK</strong> <p>This is a position within the municipal fire department that is utilized by request and paid at an hourly rate when appropriate.&nbsp; The paid-on-call firefighter trains for and participates in activities that protect life and property via skilled firefighting and rescue operations.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Work often includes performing strenuous, hazardous tasks during emergency situations.&nbsp; Additional time is spent training and studying modern firefighting techniques. Direction and supervision is received from superior officers.</p> Volunteer Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:50:31 -0400