We would like to thank you for visiting our web site. This site is dedicated to the citizens of our community in which we serve. It is through the dedication of our citizens that we are able to succeed in our mission as Fire Fighters.
The Marion Volunteer Fire Department, which was Organized in 1937, is comprised with volunteers from the local community. These men and women are diversed in their many occupations. Each volunteer contributes various amounts of expertise through training and years of personal experience. Many years of experience have been culiminated in this manner, all of which have paid big dividends to our community by saving lives and property. These volunteers also assist the local community through Medical Assist as well as Fire Fighting. This means that many times we are the first on scene to most medical emergencies, and render the much need initial care for the patient, whether it be an automobile accident or an injury at home. Currently the membership roles are comprised of 36 Fire Fighters and 4 Cadets.
The Marion Volunteer Fire Department also has a very active and supportive Ladies Auxillary. These Ladies do many thankless jobs and are very rarely recognized outside of the company for their contributions. In all, the company in conjuction with each other work as a cohesive team, supporting the citizens of Marion, and the small rural communities of Rehobeth, Shelltown, Marumsco, Quindocqua, and Kingston.
Millennium 2000 Company Line Officers
Line Officers are pictured here from Left to Right, beginning with the Front Row.Betty Howard, Ray Pruitt, Chief Engineer, Ray Somers, Toby Swift, Back Row, Left to Right. Bernard Johnson, Bubby Wooster, Lee Custis, Ronnie Carman, Alan Butler, Chief
2002 Administrative Officers
Administrative Officers are pictured here from Left to Right, beginning with Front Row. Betty Howard, Asst. Secretary, Bernard Johnson, President, Toby Swift, Vice President Back Row, Left to Right. Dennis Lord, Asst. Treasurer, Alan Butler, Chief, Gary Powell, Secretary, Bob Purnell, Treasurer.
Company Pictures Below
Fireman Ray Ready for Fighting a Fire
Right - 1989 Passenger Van
Below - 1967 2000 Gallon Tanker
Below - 1970 1000 Gallon Pumper
Above - Our newest addition - 1998 Pierce Sabre, 1000 Gallon w/ 1250 Gallon Pump
This website was updated on October 4, 2002. Marion Station Volunteer Fire Department, Station #3.
Active Members
Billy Adkins, Alfred Bradford (Trustee), Jerry Burns, Alan Butler (Chief), Ronnie Carman (1st Asst. Chief, Trustee), Skipper Cox (Trustee), Lee Custis (Engineer), Paul Custis (Safety Officer), Donnie Dinterman, Joe Dryden, Earl Dyson (Trustee), David Evans, Robbie Gunter, Jr., Arthur Hancock, William Handy, Betty Howard (EMS Lt., Asst. Secretary), Donnie Howard (Safety Officer, Trustee), Bernard Johnson (EMS CPT., President), Russell Johnson, Adam Kozlowski, David Kulley (2nd Asst. Chief), Mike Lawson, Dennis Lord (Engineer, Asst. Treasurer), Mark Marsh, David Parke (Chaplain), Gary Powell (Secretary), Raymond Pruitt (Chief Engineer), Robert Purnell, III, Robert Purnell, Jr. (Treasurer), Ray Somers (1st Lt.), Toby Swift (2nd Lt. Vice President), Dale Turpin (Trustee), Craig Whitelock, Chris Wilson, Billy Windsor (Safety Officer), Joey Windsor, Stevie Windsor, Bubby Wooster (Captain), William Handy III, Brian Tyler Johnson, Paul Wooster
Pictures taken by Fire Fighter Gary Powell
WebMaster Fire Fighter Bob Purnell
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