Marion County Fire District No 1 Employee Directory
Public SafetyOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Marion County Fire District No 1 (MCFD1) is a public safety organization based in Salem, Oregon, that provides fire and emergency medical services to residents in unincorporated Marion County. Emerging from a volunteer station established in 1939, the district has grown to operate multiple fire stations and offers 24-hour advanced life support ambulance service, including three full-time paramedic ALS ambulances, with backup coverage for surrounding areas. Its service model is organized under a paramilitary command structure led by a Fire Chief and governed by an elected five-member board, reflecting its status as a special service district separate from city or county administration. The district serves a defined 80-square-mile response area, covering roughly 50,000 residents, and handles an annual call volume of over 5,800 responses, underscoring its role in community risk management and emergency response.