Street Lights – Marion presently funds the operation of over 400 street lights throughout the City. These lights are maintained by the Kentucky Utility Company (KU). To inquire about adding a street light to the system, contact the City Administrator’s office at 270-965-2266 or by email.

City Street Maintenance – Marion’s Street Department is responsible for routine maintenance and repairs on the City’s 39 miles of streets and alleys. The Department also makes minor drainage improvements, maintains Veteran’s Park, operates a street sweeper, sprays for mosquitoes, provides fall leaf pickup services, and operates snow removal equipment during winter weather emergencies. To place a work request for the Street Department, contact Terri Hart at 270-965-2266 or by email.

Fire Protection – The City is served by a volunteer fire department located at 108 Bellville Street in downtown Marion. The department is manned by a chief, assistant chief, and 23 volunteers. Equipment consists of one 1,250-gallon per minute pumper truck, and two 750-gallon per minute pumper trucks. The fire station is located within 1.6 miles of the farthest part of the City. Marion’s fire insurance rating is Class 6.

In fiscal year 2008-2009 the City intends to build a new 3- or 4-bay fire station. Site selection, planning and design of the new station should be accomplished in 2007-2008.