History and Response Sites of Marion County Ambulance Service

Prior to February 1972, the Funeral Directors in Marion County provided ambulance services. Upon their notification that they would no longer be providing this service, the Marion County Ambulance Service was established, with Charles Penner as the Director. Business was conducted at the County Health Office in the Courthouse.

Response Sites:

Several sites are located throughout Marion County to give the best coverage possible. The following areas have either an ambulance or first responder on call 24 hours a day:

City of Florence – First Responder
City of Hillsboro – ALS Ambulance
City of Marion – ALS Ambulance
City of Peabody - Ambulance
City of Tampa - Ambulance
City of Lincolnville - First Responder
City of Burns - First Responder
City of Goessel - First Responder
City of Durham - First Responder