Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) is a progressive, professional fire rescue department dedicated to the community's health, safety, and well-being. We set a high bar for providing excellent service, education, and prevention in partnership with the citizens of Marion County.

We are the second-largest fire rescue department north of Orlando and have more than 800 employees with a $130 million budget, including 32 fire stations and 3 EMS stations. Our full-time, state-certified firefighter/paramedics, firefighter/EMTs, paramedics, and EMTs serve nearly 440,000 citizens. We respond to and assist with Marion County's 1,600 square miles and provide mutual aid within surrounding counties as needed. Our crews respond to an average of 265 emergency responses each day.