Marion Fire Department To Host Open House For Fire Station No. 1

Marion IA

28 April, 2022

2:28 PM

Description

Press release from the City of Marion: April 27, 2022 This Saturday, April 30, the community members are invited to visit and explore Fire Staton No. 1 and the new headquarters for the Marion Fire Department. The open house will take place between 9 a.m. and noon at 100 Irish Dr., Marion. This is one of the first opportunities for residents to explore the new station, which was placed into service last August. The physical and mental well-being of Marion's firefighters is at the heart of the facility's two-story design, which received an Excellence in Design Honor Award from the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). It incorporates biophilic design elements, decontamination and training areas, as well as administrative offices. The facility includes a community safe room/storm shelter and the City's disaster emergency operations center. Attendees will have the opportunity to take self-guided tours and visit with members of the Marion Fire Department. The event also coincides with Healthy Kids Day and the Marion City Showcase happening concurrently across the street at the Marion YMCA & Community Rec Center. This press release was produced by the City of Marion. The views expressed here are the author's own.