MARION – Chief Brian Jackvony is pleased to announce that the Marion Fire Department is one of nearly 300 fire departments across the state to have been awarded a grant as part of the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
Marion Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms When Changing Their Clocks
MARION – Chief Brian Jackvony and the Marion Fire Department wish to remind residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and check the batteries in each when they move their clocks ahead to start daylight saving time Sunday.
Marion Fire Department Receives State Grant for Student Awareness Fire Education Program and Senior SAFE Program
MARION – Chief Brian Jackvony is pleased to announce that the Marion Fire Department has been awarded $3,794 for the Fiscal Year 2021 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program and $2,180 for the Senior SAFE Program by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Marion Fire Department Awarded 2020 Assistance to Firefighters COVID-19 Supplemental Grant
MARION — Chief Brian Jackvony is pleased to share that the Marion Fire Department was recently awarded $12,261 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as part of the 2020 Assistance to Firefighters COVID-19 Supplemental Grant (AFG-S) program.
Marion Firefighter Recruit Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
MARION — Chief Brian Jackvony is pleased to announce that Firefighter Ronnie-Scott Owens graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Marion Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke and CO Detectors During Daylight Saving Time
MARION — Chief Brian Jackvony and the Marion Fire Department encourage residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks back for daylight saving time, and are offering free 9-volt batteries to residents this season.
Marion Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Fire Prevention Week
MARION — As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Chief Brian Jackvony and the Marion Fire Department would like to provide cooking safety tips and are also encouraging everyone to create a home escape plan in the event of a fire.
Marion Fire Department Receives Federal Grant for New Equipment
MARION — Chief Brian Jackvony is pleased to announce that the Marion Fire Department has received a federal grant to purchase new equipment to help firefighters in their duties.
Marion Fire Department Rescues Horse, Mule Submerged in Mud
MARION — Chief Brian Jackvony reports that the Marion Fire Department rescued a horse and mule that were submerged in mud over the weekend.
Marion Officials Provide Hurricane Preparedness Tips in Conjunction with Hurricane Preparedness Week
MARION — Town Administrator James McGrail, Fire Chief Brian Jackvony and Police Chief John Garcia are encouraging residents to take a series of precautions in the event of a tropical storm or hurricane.