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Marathon Volunteer Fire Department

A Group Of People And A Dog Are Smiling And Posing Together
Fire Chief - Brad Wilson - 432-386-5414 - bradwilson929@yahoo.com109 NE 2nd St.P.O. Box 365Marathon, Texas 79842 432-386-4400, marathonvfd@yahoo.com
Marathon Fire Department is a volunteer organization. To be a volunteer/member, one applies and goes through training, then becomes a voting member. Officers are elected by the volunteers. The Fire Dpt. has a weekly meeting every Monday at 6:00 pm at the fire station. All are welcome! Fire Dpt. volunteers are also trained for ECA (Emergency Care Assistant) certification. The Fire Dpt. is becoming certified for NIMS (National Incident Management System). This is a communication system used by first responders in the case of an emergency and is also used for events like the annual M2M (marathon to Marathon). The Fire Dpt. has several fundraisers - West Fest, Cabrito Cook-Off, 4th of July Garage Sale and part of M2M. marathon2marathon.comIn case of a fire, call 911. That call goes into the Brewster County Sheriff's office who immediately dispatches the call to the volunteer fire fighters in Marathon.

Community Involvement and Fundraisers

  • The Fire Department plays an active role in local events and hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including:
A Fire Station Featuring Two Garage Doors Set Against A Clear Sky Blue

Emergency Contact

In the event of a fire or emergency: Call 911 - Your call will be routed through the Brewster County Sheriff's Office, which will immediately dispatch local Marathon volunteer firefighters.
Two Fire Trucks Parked In Front Of A Building
Contact Information
Fire Chief: Brad Wilson
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 365 Marathon, TX 79842
Fire Station Location:
109 NE 2nd St. Marathon, TX 79842

Our Grants and Support for the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department

  • The Marathon Foundation has proudly supported the Fire Department through multiple grants and services over the years:
  • 2025: $2000 to support EMT training and certification for the Deputy Chief, and $2000 for assistance in M2M race
  • 2016–2025: $2,000 annually in recognition of M2M volunteer efforts.
  • 2023: $5,000 grant for the purchase of a new air compressor.
  • 2015: Facilitated a grant to provide updated firefighting gear.
  • 2014: Provided accounting and bookkeeping services.
  • 2011: $10,000 operational grant to support department functions.