Are you looking to make a positive contribution to the community? Interested in helping your neighbors and gaining new skills? If you possess physical stamina and mental strength, consider applying to be a volunteer firefighter.
The Marion Fire Department is looking to hire additional volunteer firefighters. Applications are being accepted through June 28, 2021.
The Marion Fire Department is a combination fire department made up of both career and volunteer/ paid-on-call firefighters. Both groups are essential to Marion’s operations. Career firefighters handle the majority of the daily calls for service. Volunteer firefighters assist career firefighters and provide critical support at structure fires and other large incidents when available.
The qualifications include:
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Valid Iowa driver's license
- Residing within 15 minutes driving time of any Marion fire station as measured by an approved online mapping service
- Passing a series of background checks (criminal, sex offender, drug screening and driving record)
- Passing a pre-employment physical exam
To Apply:
- Complete the Paid-On-Call Firefighter Application
- Submit the application to Marion Fire Department - Station No.2, 3933 Katz Drive, Marion, IA 52302
