County profile
Marion County, OR 22 departments
749 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Marion County · #4 of 36 in-state.
Marion County, OR carries a heavy HIFLD roster (749 personnel across 22 departments) - #4 of 36 in-state; mix 1/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 36 in Oregon
- 5.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Salem Fire Department
- 18 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (749 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
5.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (39 stations / 749 roster).
Largest book: Salem Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (170 of 749).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, NY (-2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 749 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 36% above the Oregon average.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, OR? ▼
Marion County, OR has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 22 departments (64%) in Marion County are volunteer.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Marion County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Marion County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.