Marathon Fire Department

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

A bit of history.

The Marathon Fire Department. Thanks to Schreiber Fire Department, we now know this photo is from 1979 or later! Happy to accept more information for our records.

08/19/2026

The Fire Ban will be lifted at 12:01 am Thursday August 20th.

08/14/2026

Marathon Fire Department would like to thank Globalmedic for the donation of a Wildfire Skid. This will help us protect our community if the need ever arises.

08/10/2026

Following a recent fire safety campaign, Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services noted several Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) and trailers that had propane gas detectors but did not have a working smoke or carbon monoxide alarm installed.

A propane detector is NOT a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm.

Here's the difference:

🔥 Smoke Alarm – Warns you of fire.

☠️ Carbon Monoxide Alarm – Warns you of deadly carbon monoxide gas from fuel-burning appliances.

🔶 Propane Detector – Warns you of propane gas leaks only.

Each device protects you from a different hazard.

Take a few minutes today to:
✅ Check that your trailer has a working smoke alarm.
✅ Confirm you have a carbon monoxide alarm if your trailer contains fuel-burning appliances.
✅ Test all alarms monthly.
✅ Replace alarms that have reached their expiry date.

Early warning saves lives. If you're unsure whether your trailer has the proper protection, take a look today - it could make all the difference.

07/25/2026

⚠️🚨Update🚨⚠️

Crews are clear of scene and returning to hall!

⚠️Active Incident!⚠️

🚨🔥 Motor Vehicle Fire – Highway 17 🔥🚨

The Marathon Fire Department is currently responding to a vehicle fire on Highway 17 near the Little Pic River Bridge.

🚒 Please slow down, drive with caution, and give emergency crews plenty of space to work safely. If you are travelling through the area, expect possible delays and follow any directions from emergency personnel.

Your patience helps keep everyone safe.

07/14/2026

🔥 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🔥

We will be entering a RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE as of MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

Conditions are dry and the risk is high. Let's work together to keep our community safe! ❤️🚒

Thank you for doing your part!

07/13/2026

We are responding to wildland fire Wawa 14 which is located approximately 0.4 of a kilometre east of Highway 17 and 0.7 of a kilometre southwest of O’Brien Lakes. The fire is currently not under control at 3 hectares. Residents in the area and travellers along Highway 17 may notice smoke. Air attack operations are currently underway and FireRangers are onsite. Please stay clear of the area.

For the most up to date information, visit our fire map: https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInformationMap/index.html?viewer=FFIM.FFIM