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The Marysville
Fire Department (Marysville Division of Fire) was organized in
1845. In 1952, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was
established and in 1973 Marysville became one of the first
communities outside the metropolitan Columbus area to institute
paramedic services. The Division of Fire has evolved
significantly since this time, into a largely full-time division
providing fire, Advanced Life Support (ALS) EMS, and technical
rescue services to the City of Marysville and several
surrounding contracted townships.
The Marysville Division of Fire
proudly protects 30,000 people living in an area of 86 square
miles. We operate out of one station that protects a
diverse area including residential, business, industrial and
agricultural uses. Our department is a public department
whose members are on a paid status. We have an ISO rating
of 4. The Marysville Division of Fire is composed of 28
full-time and, 15 part-time firefighters and one full-time
administrative assistant.
Of the 28 full-time firefighters,
two are chief officers and one Lieutenant and one firefighter
are permanently assigned to the inspection bureau. The
Division also employs one civilian as a full-time administrative
assistant. There is a heavy emphasis on organizational
excellence through both mandatory and voluntary training and
education. There is also a significant emphasis on mission
readiness and personal/professional development. Apparatus
in the Division is composed of one aerial tower, two engine
companies, one grass fighter, three ALS ambulances, and two rescue boats. |
