News & Info
Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and safety tips from the Marion Fire Department
Open Burning Now Allowed Without Permit
Open burning is now allowed without a permit until the end of November. Please, follow these bare minimum guidelines: Comply with air quality restrictions. Postpone burning if gusty or high winds are predicted. Create a control line by scraping the area around your pile to mineral soil. Have enough water, hand tools, & help on site to extinguish your fire...
Fall's Open Burning Season Starts October 1st
Cooler temperatures and precipitation recently dropped our fire danger level to "Moderate." However, please don't jump the gun and start burning your slash piles and agricultural debris. Open burning is still prohibited. Fall's open burning season starts on October 1st and runs until November 30th without the need for a burn permit. Have more questions about burning?
Educating Marion’s Youth
Our firefighters have fun engaging kids' interest to learn... https://youtu.be/8armIYewsl8
Happy 75th Birthday, Smokey Bear!
Remember, only you can prevent wildfires! Here is link to a USA Today news article with embedded video that takes a look at the history of Smokey Bear.
Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast
You're invited to our fourth annual Easter weekend community event 9 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2019. No charge, but donations are always appreciated.
Tiffany Hamdan Memorial
Marion Firefighter Tiffany Hamdan died on March 17, 2019. A memorial service is scheduled to start at 11 AM on Saturday, March 23rd at our main fire station (180 Gopher Lane, Marion, MT 59925). There will be a procession followed by a meal after the service. Words cannot express our shock and grief. Tiffany left behind 4 children. Her 14-years-old...