DOCUMENT · PUBLIC SAFETY CONTACT ROSTER
Contact roster.
Marion County, Illinois emergency response and public safety contacts. 24/7 hotlines, agency main lines, hazmat operators, mutual aid partners. Print this page or bookmark for quick access during operations. Last reviewed April 2026 — verify a contact before use, especially after-hours direct lines.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
Service
Number
Notes
Police / Fire / EMS — EmergencyMarion Co PSAP
911911
All life-threatening emergencies. Marion County 9-1-1 / ETSB dispatches the appropriate response.
Mental Health / Suicide Crisis988 Lifeline
988988
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Voice + text. 24/7.
Community Information & Referral211
211211
United Way community resource line — shelter, food, utility assistance.
Poison ControlNational hotline
Routes to Illinois Poison Center (Chicago) for IL callers.
Oil & Chemical Spill — Federal ReportingNational Response Center
USCG-operated. Federally required for reportable spills (Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA). Report BEFORE cleanup.
Hazmat AssistanceCHEMTREC (24/7)
Free hazmat response support. Will conference shipper/manufacturer to advise on chemicals at incident scene.
🏛️ Marion County Government
Office
Number
Notes
Marion County EMAEMA Coordinator / Director — Andrew Strong
1999 S Marion St, Salem, IL 62881. South side of Marion County Fairgrounds. Salem EMA was absorbed by Marion County EMA — Andrew Strong is the EMA Coordinator for the consolidated agency.
Marion County Board ChairmanSteve Whritenour · District 3
Issues local emergency declarations under 20 ILCS 3305. Also serves on 9-1-1 / ETSB Board and is a Centralia PD Lieutenant (Radio 340).
County Board ESDA LiaisonCody Rose, District 4
EMA Sub-Committee oversight per County Board.
Marion County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff Kevin W. Cripps · Chief Deputy Anthony Decker · Jail Admin Troy Reed
204 N Washington St, Salem 62881. 130-bed jail. ~37,000 pop · 576 sq mi. FY25: 14,739 calls · 866 extra-patrol requests · 64 warrant arrests. SRO program in 4 county schools. Mutual aid w/ Centralia + Salem PD. TASC Deflection partner. FBI TOC-W (case-by-case). marionilsheriff.com.
Marion County 9-1-1 / ETSB911 Coordinator — Justin Draper, ENP
1999 S Marion St, Salem, IL 62881-6175. Coordinates dispatch across all Marion County agencies. Full ETSB board roster below.
Marion County Health DepartmentESF-8 lead · Administrator Melissa Mallow
118 Cross Creek Blvd, Salem 62881. ESF-8 lead. Public health emergency, mass vaccination, environmental health. EOP annexes 1-28 maintained by MCHD. EP Coordinator: Bill Thouvenin (after-hours (618) 267-2996, bthouvenin@marionco.illinois.gov). Admin after-hours: Mallow / Caitlyn Crain (Clinical Services) (618) 322-3878. Hrs Mon–Fri 8:00a–5:15p. Emergency Response page.
Marion County EMA AlertsPublic email-alert distribution list
Direct email distribution list — every Operations post published by MCEMA is pushed to subscribers within seconds. Double opt-in (confirmation link required); one-click unsubscribe in every message. Reply-to address is monitored during business hours.
211 IllinoisFree 24/7 disaster info & referral · accessible to all
Free, confidential, 24/7. Operators trained in plain-language communication; read current alerts aloud for blind/low-vision callers; chat & text options for deaf/hard-of-hearing callers. Connects to local disability advocacy organizations. Use during disasters when 9-1-1 isn't the right channel (info, shelter location, transportation, mental-health, prescription refill, etc.).
Illinois Relay ServiceDial 7-1-1 · TTY / VRS / speech-to-speech
Free statewide relay service for deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, and speech-disabled callers. A trained Communication Assistant relays your text/TTY/VRS to any phone number — including 9-1-1, MCEMA, any agency on this roster, hospitals, shelters, etc. 24/7. Works with TTY devices, captioned phones, VRS (video relay), and IP relay. Always usable instead of 7-1-1: just dial 9-1-1 directly with TTY for emergencies.
Marion County Highway DepartmentEngineer Alex Kreke
1014 W Main St, Salem. ESF-1 / ESF-3 lead. Snow plow staging, county road maintenance, debris clearance. Inspects 197 bridges across county + township road districts (294 total bridges in county). Current active bridge projects: Skillet Fork, Poplar Creek (IL-161 Ext), East Fork Creek (Carrigan Twp · Meridian Rd), East Fork Kaskaskia River (Kinmundy Twp · Shanghi Rd), Raccoon Creek (Centralia Twp · Racetrack Rd), Trib. Raccoon Creek (Raccoon Twp · Racetrack Rd). See Capabilities §10 for full project detail.
Marion County CoronerCoroner Claude Howell · 79-1
Mass casualty / fatality response. Chief Deputy Feron Ice (79-2), Lisa Morris (79-3), Todd Schultze (79-4), Chad Morris (79-5).
Marion County State's AttorneyTimothy Hudspeth
Marion County Courthouse, 100 E Main St, Salem. Legal counsel for emergency declarations.
Marion County Public DefenderLead — Craig W. Griffin
200 E Schwartz, Salem. Assoc. Defender Jordan M. VanDeveer · Sec. Stacy Anderson.
Marion County Clerk & RecorderSteven A. Fox
100 E Main St, Salem. Vital records, elections, recordings.
Marion County Circuit ClerkTiffany Schicker
100 E Main St, Room 204, Salem. Court records and filings.
Supervisor of AssessmentsMark D. Miller
100 E Main St, Room 101, Salem. Assessment + zoning.
Marion County Animal ControlAdmin. Whitney Purcell · Asst. Ken Ferguson
ESF-11 lead for animal-related incidents during emergencies.
LEPC ChairSARA Tier II / Hazmat planning
PLACEHOLDER
Local Emergency Planning Committee chair holds annual SARA Tier II reports.
📞 Marion County 9-1-1 / ETSB Board
ETSB governance. The Emergency Telephone System Board governs the Marion County 9-1-1 service. Board meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 am, Village Gardens, 1517 W Main St, Salem. Source: marioncounty911illinois.gov.
Member
Email
Agency / Role
Chris LockeETSB Member
via Centralia PD main line
Chief of Police, Centralia PD (Radio 203).
Mike SquibbETSB Member
via Salem FPD
Trustee, Salem Fire Protection District.
Steve WhritenourETSB Member · Marion Co Board Rep
Marion County Board Chairman. Also Centralia PD Lt (Radio 340).
Terry MulvanyETSB Member · MCEMA EOC Operations Lead
EMAIL PENDING
via MCEMA main line
via MCEMA main line
MCEMA EOC Operations Lead (ID 1650). Salem EMA absorbed into Marion County EMA — prior salemdoem.us email no longer valid.
🏛️ Marion County Board of Commissioners
Board policy authority. The Marion County Board issues local emergency declarations under 20 ILCS 3305 (see EOP Section 8). The Chairman or designee declares; the full Board ratifies. Source: marioncountyil.gov/county-board.
Member
Email
Notes
Steve WhritenourChairman · District 3
Also serves on 9-1-1 / ETSB. Centralia PD Lieutenant (Radio 340).
Tracy MurrayVice-Chairman · District 1
Chair: County & Community Relations Committee.
Sharon WoodwardDistrict 1
Chair: Law Enforcement Committee (oversees ESDA / 911 sub-committee).
Dr. Michael DouglasDistrict 2
Insurance, County & Community Relations, Building & Historical.
Cody RoseDistrict 4
EMA Sub-Committee Liaison. Law Enforcement, Personnel/Labor.
Judith Meeks-HakimDistrict 4
Insurance, Law Enforcement. Marion Co Housing Authority rep.
Adam SmithDistrict 5
Chair: Personnel/Labor Relations Committee. Prior Chair: Road & Bridge (current chair: Timothy McCance).
Timothy McCanceChair · Road & Bridge Committee
DISTRICT & EMAIL PENDING
Current Chair of the Marion County Board Road & Bridge Committee — oversight of all county bridge replacements, Township Bridge Program submissions, and the Skillet Fork / Racetrack / Lost Creek active projects.
David IossiDistrict 5
Chair: Insurance Committee. Multi-committee member.
[Position Open]District 3
Vacancy as of last published roster.
🏛️ City of Salem — Leadership & Departments
City of Salem retains its own Department of Emergency Management. Per Salem City Council action 2026-03-17 (per The Sentinel), Deputy Chief Tyler Rose serves as Salem DOEM Director and Public Works Director Travis Sanders as Assistant Director. Functionally, all operations are handled by Andrew Strong at Marion County EMA (the city's online directory still lists Andrew as DOEM Director, reflecting the operational delegation under the inter-governmental agreement). Tyler and Travis serve as City of Salem points of contact. The IGA may still be pending final signature — direct clarification questions to City Manager Lisa Peck. Salem DOEM website: salemdoem.us.
Mayor & Council
Mayor & City Council101 S Broadway, Salem, IL 62881 · Mon–Fri 7:30a–4:30p · Fax (618) 548-5330
Mayor: Nic Farley. Councilmen: Frank Addison, Royce Bringwald, Craig Morton, Gerald Molenhour.
Executive & Administration (101 S Broadway, Salem 62881 unless noted)
Lisa PeckCity Manager
Primary contact for Salem city executive function. Direct any Salem DOEM IGA-status inquiries here per Deputy Chief Tyler Rose's guidance.
Tabitha MeadorCity Clerk / Assistant City Manager
Council clerk function and Mayor & Council scheduling.
Keli BarrowFinance Director
Finance Department — grant accounting, federal-funds management, financial reporting.
Jill CombsTreasurer / Billing Clerk
Dual role.
Leah DellicarpiniEconomic Development Director
Also serves Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Public Safety / DOEM
Tyler RoseDeputy Chief, Salem PD · Director, Salem DOEM
201 S Rotan St, Salem 62881. Currently leading Salem PD; concurrently Director of the City of Salem DOEM (council-appointed 2026-03-17). Chief Todd Boles on administrative leave since 2026-04-08, separation announced 2026-04-23.
Travis SandersPublic Works Director · Asst Director, Salem DOEM
Council-appointed Asst Director, Salem DOEM (2026-03-17).
Andrew StrongMarion County EMA Coordinator (also operationally listed as Salem DOEM Director on city directory)
Functionally handles all Salem DOEM operations under the IGA arrangement. The Salem city public directory currently lists Andrew as Emergency Management at 201 S Rotan St — reflecting the operational reality even though Tyler is the formal council-appointed city Director.
Operations / Field Departments
Jacob WashburnCode Enforcement / Building & Zoning
Building & Zoning + Code Enforcement responsibilities.
Erica PaulUtility Department (Water/Sewer billing)
Joshua DiceSalem Airport Manager · Airport Authority
1100 Airport Road, PO Box 353, Salem, IL 62881.
Animal ControlSalem city / regional
Animal Control Facility: 4700 Cartter Road, Kell, IL 62853 (note: facility is in Kell, not Salem proper). Operationally relevant for livestock evacuation and disease-emergency response.
Nick SavinEast Lawn Cemetery (Cemetery Department)
700 Block East Main Street, Salem, IL 62881. Mass-fatality / overflow disaster-mortuary contact.
Jodi TrinkleLibrary Director, Bryan-Bennett Library
315 South Maple Street, Salem, IL 62881. Potential warming/cooling shelter activation point per /shelters layer.
🏛️ City of Centralia — Leadership & Departments
Centralia is the largest city in Marion County (~12,500 residents) and the county's industrial / hospital / rail-corridor anchor. Office hours 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Mon–Fri. Mailing: PO Box 569, Centralia, IL 62801.
Mayor & Council
Bryan KuderMayor
City CouncilAt-large · staggered 4-year terms · biennial elections
Members: Barri Allen · Israel Fontanez · Marion "Bunny" Garrett · Thomas Henegar. Meetings: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chamber (unless otherwise noted). The Mayor serves as official head of government; Mayor + Council are the legislative and policy body of the City of Centralia.
Executive & Administration
Galen MahleCity Manager
Kimberly A. Enke, CMC, RMCCity Clerk / Assistant City Manager
Jeremy HendersonFinance Director / Treasurer
Federal grants accounting, financial reporting.
Gayla HartingCommunity Development & Planning & Zoning Director
Michael LovettCode Enforcement Officer
Rob JacksonEconomic Development Director
Eli CoxRecreation Coordinator
Public Safety
Christopher S. LockeChief, Centralia Police Department
222 S Poplar St, Centralia 62801. West PSAP host (Director: Scott Towler). Career force; FBI Southern IL TOC-W coordination.
Blake PerezChief, City of Centralia Fire Department
2 stations · only true aerial in county (Tower 9220) · 22 career FFs · HAZMAT Operations level.
Public Works / Operations
Jeff SchwartzPublic Works Director
Terry HarrisPublic Property Foreman
🏛️ Village of Odin — Leadership
Village Hall houses the Mayor's Office, Police Department, Clerk's Office, Water/Street Departments, and Business Office. Web: odinishome.com.
Odin Village Hall108 E Kirkwood St, Odin, IL 62870
Multi-department building — Mayor's Office, Odin Police, Clerk, Water/Streets, Business Office under one roof.
Village Board / TrusteesSix trustees
Doug Davis · Jim Smith · Tom Gordon · Ron Roberts · Susie McColpin · Terry Nix.
Michael KellyChief, Odin Police Department
Chief Kelly has served as Odin Police Chief since 1986 — exceptional continuity. Odin PD is co-located with Village Hall at 108 E Kirkwood St.
Greg SmithChief, Odin Fire Protection District (separate from Village)
Odin FPD at 100 Perkins St, Odin 62870. Separate special district from the Village government. Hydraulic rescue tools on first-out + backup engines + brush truck. Stokes basket. Skeeter Type 5 wildland.
🏛️ Village of Sandoval — Leadership
Village of Sandoval — west Marion County village atop the densely-mined Wamac/Sandoval coal corridor. Web: villageofsandoval.com.
Sandoval Village Hall102 N Cherry St, Sandoval, IL 62882
Main switchboard for Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer.
Michael GelsingerMayor
LeAnn SpeiserVillage Administrator
Day-to-day operations contact for Sandoval village government.
Lisa HoodMunicipal Clerk / Collector
Council clerk function and tax collection.
Debbie ConradVillage Treasurer
Ryan ConnorVillage Attorney
PHONE PENDING
Board of TrusteesSix trustees
Garrett Bates · Heather Day · Tony Hood · Jim Jennings · Becky Jett · Courtney Reams.
🏛️ Village of Kell — Leadership
Village of Kell — small SE-Marion-Co village. Hosts Marion County Animal Control facility (4700 Cartter Rd) on the village outskirts. Facebook: Village of Kell, Illinois.
Kell Village Hall101 S Johnson St, Kell, IL 62853 (mailing: P.O. Box 6, Kell IL 62853)
Officials pending — mayor/president, clerk, trustees not yet captured. Update via village hall direct contact.
🏛️ Village of Alma — Leadership
Village of Alma — population ~318. Has its own Police Department. Facebook: Village of Alma; Alma City Hall & Police Dept FB: AlmaPoliceIL.
Alma Village Hall106 7th St, Alma, IL 62807 · mailing P.O. Box 65
Officials pending — mayor/president, clerk, trustees not yet captured. Houses Alma Police Department.
🏛️ City of Kinmundy — Leadership
City of Kinmundy — northeast Marion County. Co-located with Kinmundy-Alma Fire Protection District (separate special district). Web: cityofkinmundy.com.
Kinmundy City Hall115 W 3rd St, Kinmundy, IL 62854 · mailing P.O. Box 58 · 9:00a–3:00p
Angela DissMayor
Jane MiddletonCity Clerk
Cindy GarrettTreasurer
Joe DuffyChief, Kinmundy Police Department
Teresa HanksOffice Manager
Primary city hall front-office contact.
Travis PotterWater / Sewer Department
Luke SmithStreet Department
Grace BartonLibrary Director, Kinmundy Public Library
PHONE PENDING
🏛️ Village of Walnut Hill — Leadership
Village of Walnut Hill — incorporated village, population 95 (2020 census), 0.38 sq mi. Located in SW Marion County (~7 mi NW of Centralia, ~14 mi SW of Salem). Sits on the Kaskaskia/Big Muddy River divide. ZIP 62893. Wikipedia: Walnut Hill, IL.
Village of Walnut Hill207 Main Street, Walnut Hill, IL 62893
PHONE PENDING
Officials pending — mayor/president, clerk, trustees not yet captured. Hosts Siren #14 (billed via Village of Walnut Hill / Centralia FPD). Fire protection via Centralia FPD (Twp).
🏛️ Village of Farina — Leadership
Village of Farina — population 540 (2020). Spans Fayette + Marion counties; the village is primarily in Fayette but has Marion County footprint and is dispatched through Marion 911 (cross-county dispatch quirk). Village government: Village President + 3 board members; township has Supervisor, Clerk, 4 trustees. Facebook: Village of Farina.
Village of Farina411 N Mulberry St, Farina, IL 62838
Officials pending — Village President, board members, township Supervisor & trustees not yet captured. Farina Fire and Rescue (separate FPD) at 106 S Oak St — see Fire & EMS section.
🏛️ Village of Patoka — Leadership
Village of Patoka — population 525 (2020), 1.12 sq mi, NW Marion County. Hosts the Patoka Oil Terminal — major oil pipeline hub connecting Dakota Access, Enbridge, and Trunkline systems (one of the most consequential petroleum hubs between Gulf and Midwest). U.S. Route 51 corridor through east side. ZIP 62875. Wikipedia: Patoka, IL.
Patoka Village Hall301 S Oak St, Patoka, IL 62875 · mailing P.O. Box 128
Betty BroomfieldMayor
Ruth SummersVillage Hall Manager
Beau FrazierChief, Patoka Police Department
301 S Oak St, Patoka, IL 62875 (co-located with Village Hall). 1 full-time sworn officer. Facebook: Patoka Police Department · alternate: @patokapd. Department offers ink fingerprint cards.
Trustees / Additional OfficialsPending
PENDING
Trustee names not yet captured. Contact Village Hall.
🏛️ Village of Iuka — Leadership
Village of Iuka — population 512 (2020), east Marion County. ZIP 62849. Lowest rail-HAZMAT exposure in the county. Facebook: Village of Iuka Illinois.
Iuka Village Hall402 S Front St, Iuka, IL 62849 · mailing P.O. Box 266 (62849-0266)
Officials pending — mayor/president, clerk, trustees not yet captured. Iuka FPD (Chief Kenny Eagan) at 116 S Front St — separate special district, see Fire & EMS section.
🏛️ Village of Junction City — Leadership
Village of Junction City — population 527 (2020), 0.69 sq mi, west Marion County. ZIP 62882 (shared with Sandoval). Hosts Siren #24 (1012 Madison). Facebook: Village of Junction City.
Junction City Municipal Building1108 Adams Ave, Junction City, IL 62882
Listed contact: Jerry Gray. Mayor/president, clerk, trustees not yet captured in detail.
🏛️ Village of Central City — Leadership
Village of Central City — population ~1,200, immediately north of Centralia. Police Chief Jamie Ramsey (also Commander of South Central Regional SRT) — see Law Enforcement section. Web: centralcityil.com. Facebook: Village of Central City.
Central City Village Hall141 N Harrison Street, Central City, IL 62801
Neely ReedVillage Mayor
Board of TrusteesSix trustees
Darwin (D.G.) Cushman · RoseAnn Pickett · Siera Stoffel · James Hill · Tom Cagle · Jeff Thomas.
Jamie RamseyChief, Central City Police Department · Commander, SC Regional SRT
5 full-time + 6 part-time officers. Multi-county SRT command (Marion + Washington counties).
🏛️ Village of Vernon — Leadership
Village of Vernon — population 103 (2020), 0.91 sq mi, NW Marion County (between Salem and Centralia). Smallest incorporated place in Marion County. ZIP 62892.
Vernon Municipal BuildingP.O. Box 67, Vernon, IL 62892
PHONE PENDING
Officials pending — mayor/president, clerk, trustees not yet captured. Hosts Siren #20.
🏛️ City of Wamac — Leadership
City of Wamac — tri-county city (Marion + Clinton + Washington). Mailing ZIP 62801 (Centralia). Hosts Siren #2. Wamac PD is a member agency of the South Central Regional SRT. Sits atop the densely-mined Wamac/Sandoval coal corridor (subsidence exposure).
Wamac City HallS. Wabash Ave., Centralia, IL 62801 (street # — verify; supplied as "00 S. Wabash")
Address street number flagged for verification — supplied source said "00 S. Wabash" which appears truncated.
Jackie "Butch" Mathus, Jr.Mayor
Marian SuhlCity Clerk
Elisabeth JacksonTreasurer
Steve PratherChief, Wamac Police Department
130 Arthur, Centralia, IL 62801 (PD office address). Wamac PD is a member agency of South Central Regional SRT (Cmdr Jamie Ramsey).
🎖️ Veterans Services
Marion County's first Veterans Assistance Commissioner was recently introduced by the Marion County Board to ensure local veterans receive the benefits to which they are entitled. The MCVAC operates under the Illinois Military Veterans Assistance Act (330 ILCS 45), authorized for emergency aid, benefits navigation, and case management. Co-located with the Marion County Health Department's Centralia office.
Marion County Veterans Assistance Commission (MCVAC)County's first VAC Commissioner · benefits navigation · emergency aid
Location: Co-located at Marion County Health Department, 1013 N Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801 (MCHD main: (618) 532-6518). The County Board appointed Marion County's first-ever Veterans Assistance Commissioner to staff this position. The Commissioner assists with VA disability claims, healthcare enrollment, education benefits, burial benefits, and emergency financial aid for Marion County vets and dependents. EMA-relevant: vets are an at-risk population during disasters; VAC coordinates with IDVA, VFW Post 2055 (Centralia, 1826 S Pine St), Marion VA Health Care System (Marion, IL — separate facility ~25 mi SE), and the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions (IACVAC).
Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions (IACVAC)Statewide coordination + training
Statewide association coordinating services across all Illinois county VACs. Provides education, training, and inter-county resource sharing for VAC commissioners. Useful resource for the new Marion County Commissioner during onboarding.
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)State-level VSO network
833 S Spring St, Springfield, IL 62705. Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p. veterans.illinois.gov. VSO Locator: veterans.illinois.gov/serviceoffices.
VFW Post 2055 — CentraliaLocal veteran service organization
1826 S Pine St, Centralia, IL 62801. Local VFW chapter — partners with MCVAC for outreach and benefits navigation.
Marion VA Health Care SystemFederal VA medical facility
Marion, IL (Williamson County) — ~25 mi SE of Salem. Primary VA medical resource for Marion County vets. Separate from the Marion County VAC; works in tandem.
🐾 Animal Control
Marion County Animal ControlCounty-wide animal control + livestock
Per Centralia city directory 2026-05-03. (Note: 730 area code is unusual for IL — verify direct dial works.)
Salem Animal Control FacilityFacility located in Kell, IL
4700 Cartter Road, Kell, IL 62853 (per Salem city directory). Facility serves Salem city; physical location in Kell village.
Clinton County Animal ControlBorder coverage — Centralia/Wamac extends into Clinton Co
Per Centralia city directory 2026-05-03. Useful for cross-jurisdictional animal incidents on the Centralia-Wamac-Clinton border.
🚒 Fire & EMS
COUNTY FIRE CAPABILITIES — AT A GLANCE (11 agencies)
| Agency | Type | EMS | Aerial | HAZMAT | Tech Rescue | Rural / Tanker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem FPD | Combination · ISO 3 | First-response only | 95' platform (2014 Pierce) | Ops · county trailer here | Heavy rescue · grain bin · rope · extrication (formal certs) | 3 × 2,000-gal engine/tenders | Oilfield (Squibb) · MABAS Div 47 dispatch |
| City of Centralia FD | ~100% career · 2 stations | First-response (paired w/ LifeStar/UMR) | 110' Ascendant (only modern aerial in county) | Ops (rail corridor) | — | Hydrant city | Code enforcement / fire prev. bureau |
| Centralia FPD (Twp) | Vol / paid-on-call · ~27 | — | 65' Snorkel (1989, older) | — | — | 2,000-gal tanker + 1,000-gal Rosenbauer on order | Oilfield, wildland, 4-county MA |
| Kinmundy-Alma FPD | 100% volunteer · 138 sq mi (largest) | 2 BLS ambulances (only such FPD in county) | — | — | Brush/Rescue 9319 · ATV w/ Stokes | 2,500 + 2,500 (incoming) + 850 + 1,250 gal · 2,500-gal porta-tank | 50-gal foam · deepest vol-only inventory |
| Sandoval FPD | Combination · 2 career + 28 vol | BLS ambulance | — | — | — | Engine 9130 (Sentinel mid-mount) + tanker | Hwy 50 / IL 161 corridor |
| Patoka FPD | 100% volunteer · 31 FF | BLS ambulance | — | — | — | 2,500-gal Sentinel pumper-tanker (consolidated rig) | US 51 / Rt 161 corridor; ⚠ NOT Pike Co IN |
| Odin FPD | 100% volunteer · ~25 | First-response only (ALS via UMR Salem) | — | — | Battery hydraulic extrication on TWO engines | 2007 Freightliner pumper-tender | Skeeter Type 5 wildland (newest in county) |
| Farina FPD | 100% volunteer · cross-county | BLS ambulance | — | — | Walk-around rescue (Unit 1257) — rare for size | 2,000-gal tanker | ⚠ Fayette Co physically — Marion 911 dispatch |
| Iuka FPD | 100% volunteer · ~25 | — (UMR Salem) | — | — | — | 1,500-gal engine (new Jan 2026) | Rural / ag / wildland |
| Kell Community FPD | 100% volunteer · 18 + 2 · cross-county | — | — | — | — | Sentinel custom pumper-tanker (2022/23) | SE Marion + NE Jefferson Co · 2024 OSFM $26K grant |
| Orchardville FPD | 100% volunteer · 23 · cross-county | — | — | — | — | ~2,000-gal tender (typical) | ⚠ Wayne Co HQ — covers Marion SE corner |
THE FOUR ANCHORS (and what they hold)
Salem FPD — only ISO Class 3 in county; only one with formal HAZMAT/grain bin/rope/extrication certs; MABAS Div 47 dispatch + backup PSAP for Marion + Clay; county HAZMAT trailer; IFSI training partner.
City of Centralia FD — only modern aerial in county (110' Ascendant 2018); career staffing; urban / industrial / rail-corridor response.
Centralia FPD (Twp) — rural water-supply backbone for the most populous township area; multiple new Sentinel/Rosenbauer rigs current and on order.
Kinmundy-Alma FPD — largest geographic footprint (138 sq mi); two BLS ambulances; deepest apparatus inventory of any volunteer-only dept in the county.
City of Centralia FD — only modern aerial in county (110' Ascendant 2018); career staffing; urban / industrial / rail-corridor response.
Centralia FPD (Twp) — rural water-supply backbone for the most populous township area; multiple new Sentinel/Rosenbauer rigs current and on order.
Kinmundy-Alma FPD — largest geographic footprint (138 sq mi); two BLS ambulances; deepest apparatus inventory of any volunteer-only dept in the county.
FIRE + EMS COMBINED DISTRICTS (single point of failure for 4 service areas)
Sandoval, Patoka, Kinmundy-Alma, and Farina all run their own ambulances under the FPD umbrella. In those areas, fire and EMS are a single dispatch resource and a single agency funding stream — losing one district means losing both fire and EMS coverage simultaneously. Significant for EMA / SCIRPDC continuity planning.
RURAL WATER-SHUTTLE NETWORK — ~20,000+ gal mobile in county
Every FPD outside the City of Centralia is essentially non-hydrant. Combined county tanker capacity (active + on order):
Salem FPD ~6,000 gal · Kinmundy-Alma ~7,100 gal + 2,500-gal porta-tank · Centralia FPD ~3,000 gal · Patoka 2,500 · Farina 2,000 · Iuka 2,500 · Sandoval/Odin/Kell/Orchardville ~1,000–2,000 ea. Solid for rural firefighting but gets thin at any working structure fire — which is why MABAS Division 47 mutual aid is essential.
⚠ COUNTY-WIDE CAPABILITY GAPS (fire / rescue)
- No dive / swift-water rescue team — Raccoon Lake, Centralia Reservoir, Salem Reservoir, Forbes Lake, Stephen A. Forbes State Park, Crooked Creek / Skillet Fork drainage are all uncovered by a county-resident team. Routed through MABAS from Greater Egypt RPC counties or further afield. Plausibly addressable at SCIRPDC level.
- No Tier I HAZMAT team — only Salem's Operations-level trailer; Tier I has to come via MABAS from elsewhere in Region 9 or further north.
- No Technical Rescue Team (TRT) with confined space, trench, structural collapse, or high-angle certification. Salem has rope rescue + grain bin only.
- No urban search and rescue (USAR) — comes through MABAS state asset.
- Cross-county dispatch quirks — Farina (Fayette Co physically) is dispatched by Marion 911; Orchardville (Wayne Co HQ) and Kell (Marion + Jefferson) operate across county lines. Should be explicitly mapped in EOP and SCIRPDC mitigation planning.
▲ ILSOS POLICE — STATE SPECIALIZED MUTUAL AID
ILSOS Police has Bomb Squad, SWMD Tactical Support, and Statewide Task Force assets in the county. To request assistance of these assets after hours, contact ILSOS Police PIU (Police Inquiry Unit).
Rail HAZMAT priority.
Both Centralia agencies should be prioritized for AskRail access and BNSF/CN/CSXT/NS commodity flow reports if not already receiving them — the city sits on four Class I rail lines (BNSF, CN, CSXT, NS) per FRA NTAD NARN. UP also operates in the county outside Centralia city limits, bringing the county-wide carrier count to five. Rail HAZMAT exposure is highest in Centralia and lowest in Iuka.
Agency
Number
Notes
Salem Fire Protection DistrictCombination · ISO Class 3 · MABAS Div 47 dispatch · Chief Jim Cerny
203 S Broadway, Salem, IL 62881. ~125 sq mi · I-57 MM 109–122.5 · 16+ sq mi oilfield. Specialties: HAZMAT Ops (county trailer), grain bin rescue, rope rescue, oilfield fire (Squibb), heavy rescue/extrication, aerial 95'. Squibb Regional Training Facility 3227 Selmaville Rd. salemfire.org.
City of Centralia Fire DepartmentCareer · 2 stations · Chief Blake Perez · only true aerial in city (Tower 9220)
Chief Blake Perez: (618) 533-7660
(618) 533-7661 Sta 1
(618) 533-7662 Sta 2
Non-emergency (618) 533-7602
(618) 533-7661 Sta 1
(618) 533-7662 Sta 2
Non-emergency (618) 533-7602
222 S Poplar St, Centralia 62801. Chief Blake Perez. 22 career FFs · ~12,500 residents incl. hospital district, Amtrak depot, 4 Class I rail lines (BNSF, CN, CSXT, NS). Engine 9235 (2020 Pierce 1,500GPM) · Tower 9220 (2018 Pierce 110' Ascendant aerial). HAZMAT Operations level. International Fire Code 2024 ed. city site.
Centralia Fire Protection District (Centralia Twp)Volunteer / paid-on-call · Chief Ross Boshera
805 S Poplar St, Centralia 62801. ~27 members. Service area: Centralia Twp + Central City + Wamac + Walnut Hill + portions of Marion/Clinton/Jefferson/Washington counties. Asst Chief Dusty Garren. Tanker 9813 (2,000-gal) primary water tender for non-hydrant areas. 65' Snorkel aerial. New Rosenbauer pumper-tanker on order — delivery Sep 2026.
Sandoval FPD / Sandoval AmbulanceCombination · Chief Chad Parson
109 N Wall St, PO Box 408, Sandoval 62882-0408. 2 career + 28 vol FFs + 3 non-FF. Engine 9130 (Sentinel mid-mount). In-house BLS ambulance. Hwy 50 / IL 161 corridor. villageofsandoval.com/fire-department.
Patoka Fire / AmbulanceFPD · Fire + Ambulance
202 W Fayette Ave, PO Box 56, Patoka, IL 62875-1061. All-volunteer (31 FFs + 12 non-FF, 1 station). IAFPD listing.
Odin Fire Protection District100% volunteer · Chief Greg Smith
100 Perkins St, Odin 62870. ~25 FFs, weekly Tue 6:30p drill. Battery hydraulic vehicle extrication on BOTH first-out + backup engines (rare for size). Combination cutting/spreading hydraulic tool mounted on brush truck (extends extrication into off-road / oilfield response). Stokes basket for victim extraction / rope rescue / wilderness packaging. Skeeter Type 5 wildland (newest in county). EMS first-response only — ALS transport by UMR Salem. Established 2001. Active Facebook page.
Kinmundy-Alma Fire / AmbulanceFPD · Fire + Ambulance
308 S State Route 37, PO Box 181, Kinmundy, IL 62854. All-volunteer (34 FFs, 10 EMTs, 1 station; ~4,750 people / 138 sq mi). Combined Kinmundy + Alma district. kafire.org. Older # (618) 547-7237 is outdated.
Farina Fire and Rescue (Farina FPD)100% volunteer · Fire + BLS Ambulance · cross-county
106 S Oak St, PO Box 47, Farina 62838. ⚠ Farina is in Fayette County physically but dispatched by Marion 911. Walk-around rescue Unit 1257 (rare for size — vehicle extrication, rope, ag rescue). Engines 1251 (1997 Intl/Towers) + 1252 (2013 Intl/KME); Tanker 1255 (2,000-gal). IAFPD listing.
Kell Fire Protection DistrictAll-volunteer · Chief Lonnie McDaneld · cross-county (SE Marion + NE Jefferson)
201 E 3rd St, Kell, IL 62853. Cross-county district covering southeast Marion County and northeast Jefferson County. Facebook.
Iuka Fire Protection DistrictAll-volunteer · Chief Kenny Eagan
116 S Front St, PO Box 7, Iuka, IL 62849. ~25 vol FFs, 1 station. New first-out engine in service Jan 2026 (1,500-gal, ex-Waynesville Rural FPD MO). Rural / non-hydrant primary capability. EMS transport by UMR (Salem). For HAZMAT/tech rescue/aerial, relies on Salem FPD, Centralia FPD, MABAS Div 47.
Kell Community Fire Protection District100% volunteer · Chief Lonnie McDaneld · cross-county
PHONE PENDING
201 E 3rd St, PO Box 14, Kell 62853. 18 vol FFs + 2 non-FF, 1 station. Service area: SE Marion + NE Jefferson Co (cross-county dispatch coordination). Custom Sentinel pumper-tanker (delivered late 2022 / early 2023; first-out). 2024 OSFM Small Equipment Grant: $26,000 (max award).
Orchardville Fire Protection District100% volunteer · cross-county
PHONE PENDING
1721 County Hwy 13, Xenia 62899 (mailing RR 2 PO Box 149, Xenia 62899-9441). 23 vol FFs. ⚠ HQ in Wayne County; FPD straddles Marion/Wayne line and covers SE corner of Marion Co. Rural water-shuttle primary mission. IAFPD listing.
United Medical Response — Salem (Div 1)ALS · 911 contract holder for Salem & Centralia
Operations: 220 E Rogers St, Salem 62881. Admin: 104 W Main St, Salem 62881-1518. Locally owned ALS, founded 2018. ~9 ambulances + 2 QRVs, 60+ staff. Divisions: Salem, Centralia, Marion, Herrin. Holds Salem 911 + Centralia 911 contracts (since Dec 2019). Justin Lewis (primary), Jared Hunter (CFO). jlewis@unitedmedicalresponse.net.
LifeStar Ambulance — Centralia HQALS · founded 1973
940 N Elm St, PO Box 1838, Centralia 62801. Roger D. Campbell, President/Owner — Roger@lifestarambulance.net. Divisions: Centralia, Alton, Jacksonville. ALS dispatch on 151.190 MHz. Provides ALS intercept for Sandoval and Patoka. lifestarambulance.net.
Salem Township Hospital EMSALS — hospital-based
VERIFY OPERATOR
1201 Ricker Dr, Salem, IL 62881. Hospital-based ambulance — confirm whether STH still operates an in-house EMS or contracts with UMR/LifeStar.
ARCH Air Medical — Centralia HelipadAir medical
HEMS dispatch for Marion County. Verify base assignment + LZ procedures.
👮 Law Enforcement
13 LE AGENCIES · 3 PSAPs · ISP TROOP 9
Marion County 911 dispatches 13 LE agencies through two PSAPs. Centralia PD PSAP (6 telecom + 1 supervisor) covers the western county; Salem PD PSAP (4 telecom + 1 supervisor) covers the east and serves as MABAS Division 47 backup PSAP for fire/EMS in Marion + Clay Counties. Backbone: Zetron radio + 9-1-1, J2 Software CAD, WTH mapping. ISP Troop 9 (post-2024 reorg, absorbing legacy Districts 12 + 19) covers 15 counties from HQs in Effingham + Carmi; primary patrol is I-57 / I-70; primary dispatch via DuQuoin Communication Center.
Agency
Number
Notes
Centralia Police DepartmentCareer · West PSAP · Chief Christopher S. Locke
PSAP Dispatch via Centralia PSAP
Lt. Steve Whritenour (recruiting)
Lt. Steve Whritenour (recruiting)
222 S Poplar St, PO Box 569, Centralia 62801. 26 commissioned + 8 civilian. West PSAP (6 telecom + 1 sup). SWAT (Special Task Force Team) · K-9 · Narcotics · DRE (Det. Mickey Jader, 2025 Officer of the Year — IDOT traffic safety grant manager + Marion Co Housing Liaison). FBI TOC-W active member. TASC Deflection. Starting pay $66,300; lateral $74,100/$85,600; $10K hiring bonus. cityofcentralia.org/police-department · joincentraliapd.org.
Salem Police DepartmentCareer · East PSAP · MABAS Div 47 backup PSAP · Deputy Chief Tyler Rose trose@salemilpolice.org · 201 S Rotan St · (618) 548-2232 · Telecom Supervisor Mike Anderson (appointed 2026-05-01) manderson@salemilpolice.org
201 S Rotan Ave, Salem 62881 (mailing 101 S Broadway). Founded 1921. 4 Sgts + 7 patrol officers · 4 telecom + 1 dispatch sup. K-9 (1 multi-purpose). MABAS Div 47 dispatch infrastructure shared w/ Salem fire station. SEIDTF (assigned officer). FBI TOC-W (case-by-case). TASC Deflection. Leadership note: Chief Todd Boles separated 2026-04-23; no replacement selected. 2025 Officer of the Year Sgt. Ian King; Telecommunicator Emily Meador-Day. salemil.us/police-department.
Sandoval Police DepartmentMostly career · Chief Joe Lyons
102 N Cherry St, Sandoval 62882. 4 FT (Chief Lyons + Off. Travis Nix, Brody Meigs, Matthew Arrasmith) + 1 PT (Jason Davis). Officers Meigs + Arrasmith are also Salem FPD volunteer firefighters (cross-trained dual responders — unusual for size). Academy: SW Illinois Police Academy (Belleville). Mutual aid w/ MCSO + Centralia PD.
Wamac Police DepartmentTri-county village · Marion + Clinton + Washington Co
361 E 17th St, Centralia 62801. Most of village in Washington Co; PD dispatched by Marion 911. Coordinates with 3 sheriffs / 3 SAOs / 3 911 systems by incident location. Mutual aid w/ Centralia PD, Centralia FPD, Clinton SO, Washington SO. Participated in Operation Flip-Flop (2022 multi-agency US Marshals lead).
Central City Police DepartmentVillage PD · Chief Jamie Ramsey · 5 full-time + 6 part-time officers
DISPATCH VIA CENTRALIA PSAP
Chief Jamie Ramsey · centralcitypd16@yahoo.com · TX 618-335-5391
Also Commander, South Central Regional SRT
Chief Jamie Ramsey · centralcitypd16@yahoo.com · TX 618-335-5391
Also Commander, South Central Regional SRT
Village of Central City, Marion Co (~1,200 residents). Sworn strength: 5 full-time + 6 part-time officers. Mutual aid w/ Centralia PD, Centralia FPD, MCSO. Chief Ramsey commands the multi-county South Central Regional SRT (see below). Participated in Operation Flip-Flop 2022.
Odin Police DepartmentSmall village PD
PHONE PENDING
110 E Kirkwood St, Odin 62870. ~1,000 residents · 25 sq mi. Heavy reliance on MCSO + ISP for backup. Mutual aid w/ Sandoval PD, Salem PD.
Iuka Police DepartmentSmall village PD
PHONE PENDING
Village of Iuka 62849. Co-located near Iuka FPD building (116 S Front St). ~600 residents. Backup primarily Salem PD + MCSO. Mutual aid w/ Kinmundy PD, Alma PD.
Patoka Police DepartmentSmall village PD
PHONE PENDING
Village of Patoka 62875 (~500 residents). Co-located area w/ Patoka FPD. Mutual aid backbone: MCSO + Sandoval PD.
Kinmundy Police DepartmentSmall village PD
PHONE PENDING
Village of Kinmundy 62854 (~770 residents). Same general area as Kinmundy-Alma FPD. Mutual aid w/ Salem PD, Alma PD, MCSO.
Alma Police DepartmentVery small village PD
PHONE PENDING
Village of Alma 62807 (~390 residents). One of smallest in county. Heavy reliance on MCSO, Salem PD, Kinmundy PD for backup.
Junction City Police DepartmentVery small village PD · US 50 corridor
PHONE PENDING
Village of Junction City 62856 (~430 residents on US 50 NE of Salem). Highway corridor exposure. Backup from MCSO, Salem PD, ISP.
Illinois State Police — Troop 9Post-2024 reorg (absorbed legacy Districts 12 + 19)
DISPATCH VIA DUQUOIN COMM
Troop HQ Effingham (former D12) + Carmi (former D19). 15 counties: Clark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, White. Primary patrol I-57 + I-70. SWAT + K-9 at troop level. Talkgroup: D12A / TG 17003. Mission: traffic enforcement, criminal patrol, gun/drug interdiction, CMV enforcement, motorist assist.
South Central Regional SRTMulti-county special response team — Marion + Washington counties · Commander Jamie Ramsey
REGIONAL
Commander: Chief Jamie Ramsey (Central City PD) · centralcitypd16@yahoo.com · TX 618-335-5391
Activate via member-agency dispatch
Commander: Chief Jamie Ramsey (Central City PD) · centralcitypd16@yahoo.com · TX 618-335-5391
Activate via member-agency dispatch
Multi-jurisdictional, multi-county special response team. Marion County member agencies: Centralia PD, Salem PD, Central City PD, Wamac PD. Washington County member agencies: Washington County Sheriff's Office, Nashville PD, Okawville PD. Provides the IEMA Region 9 footprint a resident, regional tactical capability for high-risk warrants, barricaded subjects, and hostage rescue without needing to wait for ISP Troop 9 or federal HRT response. Activate via the requesting member agency's dispatch or via Marion 911. Complementary to ILSOS Police mutual aid (see ILSOS callout in Fire & EMS section).
Illinois Secretary of State PoliceSpecialized mutual aid — Bomb Squad · SWMD Tactical Support · Statewide Task Force
24/7 PIU
Phone not public — request via MCSO / Marion 911 inter-agency channel
Phone not public — request via MCSO / Marion 911 inter-agency channel
ILSOS Police has Bomb Squad, SWMD Tactical Support, and Statewide Task Force assets in the county. To request assistance of these assets after hours, contact the ILSOS Police PIU (Police Inquiry Unit). ILSOS Police.
Marion County Coroner's OfficeDeath investigation
Statutory authority over death investigations in Marion Co — officer-involved deaths, in-custody deaths at the jail, unattended/suspicious deaths.
Marion County State's AttorneyProsecutor
Files all state-level criminal charges; represents the county in Drug Court; coordinates with US Attorney for Southern District of Illinois on federal cases.
Centralia Correctional Center (IDOC)Medium-security adult male · Warden Greg Morgenthaler
9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia 62801. Operational capacity 1,520 (working 1,572). Pop 6/30/24: 1,122. Opened Oct 1980. PRISM program (transgender housing since late 2021); ABE/ASE; vocational HVAC/construction/culinary/warehousing. ⚠ Facility physically in Clinton County but bears Centralia city name; mutual-aid response, escape response, and visitor traffic flow through Centralia.
Illinois State Police — Statewide Terrorism Intelligence Center (STIC)
"4SAFE-IL." Terrorism / suspicious activity reporting.
Illinois Secretary of State Police — Specialized Mutual AidBomb Squad · SWMD Tactical Support · Statewide Task Force — request via SOS PIU
24/7 PIU
Phone not public — request via MCSO / Marion 911 inter-agency channel
Phone not public — request via MCSO / Marion 911 inter-agency channel
ILSOS Police has Bomb Squad, SWMD Tactical Support, and Statewide Task Force assets in the county. To request assistance of these assets after hours, contact the ILSOS Police PIU (Police Inquiry Unit). See the ILSOS Specialized Mutual Aid callout in the Fire & EMS section above for full protocol. ILSOS Police.
Marion County Animal Control
PLACEHOLDER
Animal-related incidents during emergencies (ESF-11).
FBI Springfield Field OfficeFederal LE
Major federal crimes, terrorism, kidnapping. Routes to local resident agency.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
⚠ Trauma Desert Notice. Marion County sits in what healthcare planners formally call a trauma desert. IDPH EMS Region 5 (which covers Marion Co) has zero Level 1 or Level 2 trauma centers within its boundaries. The nearest Level 1 centers are in Springfield (~70 mi north) or St. Louis (~80 mi west) — both outside the clinically ideal 25-minute transport window. Air medical activation is operationally critical for Marion County trauma response. See Trauma Centers and Air Medical sections below.
Facility
Number
Notes
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital — CentraliaAcute care · Marion Co
400 N Pleasant Ave, Centralia, IL 62801. Marion County's Centralia acute-care hospital — Region 5 hospital coalition member.
SSM Health Good Samaritan — Mt. VernonEMS Region 5 RHCC · Jefferson Co
1 Good Samaritan Way, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Regional Hospital Coordinating Center — leads EMS Region 5 surge coordination, RMERT activation, EMResource bed tracking. Marion County hospitals report to RHCC during activations.
IDPH EMS Region 5 Hospital CoalitionRHCC: SSM Good Samaritan, Mt. Vernon
Region 5 covers Jefferson, Marion, Franklin, Clay, Hamilton, Wayne, White, Williamson, Pulaski, Massac, Saline. Marion County member hospitals: SSM St. Mary's–Centralia and Salem Township Hospital. Surge / mutual-aid coordination via EMResource.
SPARC — Shawnee Preparedness & Response CoalitionSouthern IL healthcare coalition
556 N Airport Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966. Regional healthcare coalition body — surge planning, CHEMPACK coordination, hospital–EMA–public health integration across southern IL.
🛏 Long-Term Care Facilities
9 facilities across Centralia, Salem, and Odin — approximately 674 beds total. SNF bed counts are CMS-certified; AL / SLP / Memory Care counts are approximate (CMS does not certify AL beds — verify with each facility for surge planning). LTC populations are oxygen-dependent, mobility-limited, and evacuation-sensitive — plan early, stage transport, coordinate with IDPH LTC Hotline (1-800-252-4343).
Centralia · 4 facilities · ~363 beds
Facility
Number
Notes
Centralia Manor (Liberty Village)SNF · 120 beds
1910 E McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801. MGRS 16S CH 1696 6632.
Fireside HouseSNF · 98 beds
1030 M L King Dr, Centralia, IL 62801. MGRS 16S CH 1399 6626. ⚠ Confirm Marion vs Clinton County jurisdiction for incident routing — west Centralia address.
Heritage Woods (Gardant)AL / SLP · ~85 beds
2049 E McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801. MGRS 16S CH 1730 6634. AL bed count approximate — verify with facility.
High Point Centralia (formerly Cedarhurst)AL + Memory Care
1827 E McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801. MGRS 16S CH 1685 6634. Bed count approximate — verify with facility.
Salem · 4 facilities · ~312 beds
Facility
Number
Notes
Helia Healthcare (formerly Doctors N&R)SNF · 120 beds
1201 Hawthorn Rd, Salem, IL 62881. MGRS 16S CH 2994 7746.
High Point Salem NorthAL + Memory Care
339 S Hotze Rd, Salem, IL 62881. MGRS 16S CH 2850 7664. Shares S Hotze Rd ingress with Salem South — treat as single complex for staging.
High Point Salem SouthAL + Memory Care
441 S Hotze Rd, Salem, IL 62881. MGRS 16S CH 2849 7646. ⚠ Only corporate Skokie number publicly listed — request local 24-hr admin/DON line for the operational roster. Shares S Hotze Rd ingress with Salem North.
Odin · 1 facility · 99 beds
Facility
Number
Notes
Odin HealthCare CenterSNF · 99 beds
300 Green St, Odin, IL 62870. MGRS 16S CH 2143 7663.
State LTC Resource
Facility
Number
Notes
IDPH Long-Term Care Hotline24/7 · IL Dept of Public Health
For LTC complaints, surge coordination, and facility evacuation support during EMA activations.
🚨 Trauma Centers (Regional)
No Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center exists within Marion County or Region 5. The closest designated trauma center is the Level 2 at SIH Memorial Carbondale (~55 mi south). For Level 1 trauma, transport options are Springfield (~70 mi north) or St. Louis (~80 mi west). Plan air medical for any major trauma.
Facility
Number
Notes
Southern Illinois Trauma Center at MemorialLevel 1 · Springfield · ~70 mi
701 N First St, Springfield, IL 62781. SIU Medicine / Memorial Medical Center. First and only Level 1 in southern/central IL — serves 18 counties. Permanently based at Memorial.
Barnes-Jewish HospitalLevel 1 (ACS-verified) · St. Louis · ~80 mi
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110. Only ACS-verified Level 1 in St. Louis. 1,278-bed flagship. Rooftop helipad. Primary receiving destination for ARCH air medical from southern IL.
SSM Health SLU HospitalLevel 1 (adult + pediatric) · St. Louis · ~80 mi
1201 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104. Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma. Same SSM Health network as SSM St. Mary's-Centralia — direct transfer protocols.
SIH Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleLevel 2 · ~55 mi south · closest trauma center
via SIH main switchboard
Designated Level 2 ~2022. Not Level 1, but the closest designated trauma center to Marion County in any direction.
🚁 Air Medical / Life Flight
Three air medical bases serve Marion County: Air Evac at Mt. Vernon (~20 mi south, primary), Air Evac at Marion (~25 mi SE, secondary), and ARCH at Sparta (~45 mi SW). All three are dispatchable directly through Centralia or Salem PD 911 dispatch. ARCH can also be activated via the IDPH MERCI radio system on 155.34.
Service
Number
Notes
Air Evac Lifeteam — All Bases24/7 dispatch (network)
Single dispatch number for all Air Evac Lifeteam bases (operated by Global Medical Response). Routes to nearest available aircraft.
ARCH Air Medical — All Bases24/7 dispatch (Air Methods)
Single dispatch for all ARCH bases. Operated by Air Methods. Primary receiving at Barnes-Jewish and SLUH. 80% inter-facility / 20% scene flights.
Air Evac Lifeteam — Mt. Vernon BasePrimary · ~20 mi south
Base: (618) 242-8019
500 Firebaugh Dr, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Closest operational air-medical base to Marion County. EC-135 / Bell 206 class. Coverage: Jefferson, Marion, Franklin, Washington counties primary.
Air Evac Lifeteam — Marion (Base 35)Secondary · ~25 mi SE · Williamson Co
9842 Old Bainbridge Trail, Marion, IL 62959. Established 2003 with Heartland Regional. Mutual support with Mt. Vernon base.
ARCH Air Medical — Sparta Base (ARCH 4)~45 mi SW · Randolph Co
10125 Airport Rd, Sparta, IL 62286. Operated by Air Methods since 2000. Primary receiving at Barnes-Jewish and SLUH.
🏛️ State of Illinois
Agency
Number
Notes
IEMA — 24-Hour Duty OfficerState Emergency Operations
24/7 1-800-782-7860
Illinois Emergency Management Agency duty officer in Springfield. State activation, mutual aid.
IEMA Building (Marion Co local)State office on S Hotze Rd
PLACEHOLDER
327 S Hotze Rd, Salem, IL 62881. State IEMA facility.
Illinois EPA — Spill / Release Hotline24/7
24/7 217-782-3637
Required for chemical / petroleum / hazardous waste releases. Springfield ER.
IDPH — Public Health Emergency24/7 communicable disease
Illinois Department of Public Health 24/7 disease reporting line.
IL Secretary of State Police — PIU / Bomb SquadPolice Inquiry Unit · explosive ordnance
Statewide bomb squad / explosive ordnance disposal. Suspicious package, IED, post-blast investigation. Mutual-aid response to Marion County for confirmed devices.
IDOT — District 9 (Marion Co)State highway dept
PLACEHOLDER
Illinois DOT District 9 office, Carbondale. Road closure coordination on state routes.
Illinois DCFS — HotlineChild welfare
Required reporting for child abuse/neglect during emergencies (ESF-6 mass care).
American Red Cross — Southern Illinois Chapter
Shelter activation, disaster mental health, casework. Verify current chapter phone.
🦅 Federal
Agency
Number
Notes
National Response CenterFederal spill reporting
24/7 1-800-424-8802
USCG-operated. Required for reportable oil/chemical spills (CERCLA, CWA).
FEMA Region V (Chicago)Disaster declarations
Covers IL/IN/MI/MN/OH/WI. Public assistance, hazard mitigation, IPAWS.
NWS St. Louis (LSX)Forecast office for Marion Co
Decision support, Skywarn coordination, severe weather pre-briefings. ILZ070.
PHMSA Region 5Pipeline emergency
Pipeline incident notification, NPMS data requests. Des Plaines, IL.
CISA Region 5 (Chicago)Critical infrastructure / cyber
Protective Security Advisor (PSA) and Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA) free assistance.
FBI Springfield Field Office
Federal crimes, terrorism, kidnapping. Resident agency in Springfield serves central/southern IL.
CISA — StopRansomware Reporting
Use immediately if county systems are compromised by ransomware.
DRUG TASK FORCES & FEDERAL PARTNERS
FBI Springfield Field Office — Operates the Southern Illinois TOC-West Task Force, the principal federal drug investigation vehicle in this part of IL. Marion County members: Centralia PD (active), MCSO (case-by-case), Salem PD (case-by-case). Multiple federal drug prosecutions in Marion Co 2024–2025 (sentences 57–210 mo). Also operates FBI Safe Streets and Federal Drug Task Force (Centralia PD, Carlyle PD, Salem PD, MCSO, Clinton SO).
DEA — Fairview Heights Resident Office · Concurrent jurisdiction; layered onto FBI + ISP MEG.
ATF · Federal firearms / explosives / arson; participated in Operation Flip-Flop 2022.
U.S. Marshals · Operational lead on Operation Flip-Flop (Mar 2022 — 40+ officers, 25+ arrests). Fugitive apprehension, federal court security.
HSI · Cross-border, trafficking, immigration.
SCIDTF (ISP MEG, S. Central IL) · SEIDTF (ISP MEG; Salem PD assigned officer; Robinson + Effingham SO).
ILSOS Police bomb squad capabilities are available in the area.
⚡ Utilities
Provider
Number
Notes
Ameren Illinois — Electric Outage24/7 · live outage map
Outage reporting, downed lines. Live outage map at outagemap.ameren.com — bookmark for storm activations to size scope before SitRep + IPAWS messaging. Verify current preferred number.
Ameren Illinois — Natural Gas Emergency24/7
24/7 1-800-755-2000
Gas leak / smell of gas / suspected leak. Evacuate first, call from safe location.
Salem Municipal UtilitiesBilling / shutoffs / account services
101 S Broadway Ave, Salem, IL 62881 (Salem City Hall — same front office). For treatment ops use the plant lines below. Water emergencies after-hours: route via City Hall main.
Salem Water Treatment PlantTreatment ops · 24/7
Spillway Rd, Salem, IL 62881. Direct line to water treatment operations.
Salem Wastewater Treatment PlantSewer ops · 24/7
799 E Lake St, Salem, IL 62881. Direct line to wastewater operations.
Centralia Municipal UtilitiesBilling / shutoffs / account services
101 S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801 (inside Centralia City Hall). Direct utility line rings the water billing desk; main rings the city switchboard.
Centralia Water Treatment PlantTreatment ops · 24/7
2219 Old 51 Hwy, Centralia, IL 62801. Direct line to water treatment operations.
Centralia Wastewater Treatment PlantSewer ops · 24/7
28625 W 17th St Rd, Centralia, IL 62801. Direct line to wastewater operations.
Illinois 811 — Call Before You DigUnderground utility locator
811 1-800-892-0123
JULIE — required by IL law before any excavation. 48-hour notice typical.
⚠ Hazmat & Pipeline Operators (Patoka)
Verify before using. The 24/7 emergency lines below are publicly published by each operator. Confirm with the operator's current contact page before use during a real incident — some change quarterly.
Operator / Hazard
Number
Notes
CHEMTRECNational hazmat assistance
24/7 1-800-424-9300
First call for any hazmat scene. Free. Conferences shipper/manufacturer.
PHMSA — Pipeline Incident Reporting
Same as National Response Center. Required notification for pipeline failures.
Centralia Correctional CenterIDOC medium-security
9330 Shattuc Rd, Centralia. ~1,000+ inmates — major vulnerable population.
⛽ 2024 Illinois Pipeline Emergency Quick Reference
Source: 2024 Pipeline Emergency Quick Reference Guide — Illinois (statewide pipeline operator emergency contacts). All numbers below are 24/7 emergency lines published by each operator. For local pipeline awareness, visit il.pipeline-awareness.com. Additional operators not listed may exist in your area; check the National Pipeline Mapping System at npms.phmsa.dot.gov.
Operator
Emergency Number
Notes
Alliance PipelineEnbridge / Pembina JV
24/7 1-800-884-8811
BP Pipelines (North America), Inc.
24/7 1-800-548-6482
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
24/7 1-800-331-4115
CITGO PetroleumArlington Heights Terminal
24/7 1-800-471-9191
Countrymark Refining and Logistics, LLC
Dakota Access Pipeline
24/7 1-800-325-4005
Enable Mississippi River Transmission
24/7 1-888-449-7539
Enbridge Energy / Platte / Texas EasternLiquids
Enbridge Energy / Platte / Texas EasternGas
24/7 1-800-753-5531
Energy Transfer Crude OilPatoka operator
24/7 1-888-883-6308
Patoka Terminal. Updated 2024 number — supersedes prior 1-800-727-2310.
Enterprise Products Operating LLCPatoka operator
24/7 1-888-876-0036
Patoka Terminal. Updated 2024 number — supersedes prior 1-800-633-6181.
Explorer Pipeline Company
24/7 1-800-537-5200
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company
24/7 1-800-688-7594
Flint Hills Resources
24/7 1-800-733-2490
Kinder Morgan
24/7 1-800-720-2417
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
24/7 1-800-595-5325
MidAmerican EnergyPublic
24/7 1-800-275-5743
MoGas Pipeline LLC
24/7 1-800-759-0033
NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership, L.P.
24/7 1-800-225-3913
Pembina ASM
24/7 1-800-360-4706
Pembina Cochin LLC
24/7 1-800-753-5531
Permian Express
24/7 1-877-267-2290
Phillips 66 Pipelines LLCPatoka operator
24/7 1-800-708-5071
Patoka Terminal. Updated 2024 number — supersedes prior 1-877-267-2290 (which is now Permian Express).
Plains Pipeline, L.P.
TallgrassRockies Express Pipeline
24/7 1-800-447-8066
TC EnergyNatural Gas
24/7 1-866-920-0007
TC EnergyLiquids
24/7 1-800-626-1948
Texas Gas Transmission, LLC
24/7 1-800-225-3913
Trunkline Gas
24/7 1-866-423-0898
Valero Terminaling and Distribution Company
24/7 1-888-427-7777
Vector Pipeline
24/7 1-888-625-7310
West Shore Pipe Line Company
24/7 1-888-337-5004
Wolverine Pipe Line Company
24/7 1-800-436-4301
Zenith Energy Terminals, Joliet Holdings LLC
VERIFY
Number truncated in source — confirm from operator current contact page before use.
📞 One-Call / Dig Safety
Service
Number
Notes
JULIE, Inc.Illinois 811 — statewide
811 1-800-892-0123
Required by IL law before any excavation. 48-hour notice typical.
811 ChicagoChicago metro only
811 1-312-744-7000
Separate one-call provider for the City of Chicago.
🤝 Mutual Aid & Partners
Partner
Number
Notes
Mt. Vernon FDJefferson Co · mutual aid south
1100 Main St, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Mutual aid into south Marion Co.
Effingham County EMADirector Pamela Jacobs · adjacent east
311 Miracle Ave, Effingham, IL 62401. EMA-to-EMA coordination during regional incidents.
Clinton County ESDAAdjacent west · co-located with Sheriff
830 Franklin St, Carlyle, IL 62231. Co-located with Clinton County Sheriff — same building handles ESDA functions.
Jefferson County EMAAdjacent south · Mt. Vernon area
100 S 10th St, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Direct line via courthouse main number ext. 2080. Strong existing mutual-aid history.
Fayette County EMAAdjacent north · Vandalia / I-70
221 S 7th St, Room 105 (Courthouse annex), Vandalia, IL 62471. Coordinating partner for I-70 corridor incidents.
Bond County ESDAAllan Davis · adjacent west · Greenville
200 W College Ave, Greenville, IL 62246. Operates as ESDA (legacy naming) — functionally identical to EMA.
Salvation Army — Centralia CorpsESF-6 mass care support
216 S Commercial St, Centralia, IL 62801. Warming/cooling center activation, mass feeding, donations management.
CN Railway PoliceCN mainline through Marion Co
Canadian National Railway Police 24/7 — for incidents on/near CN tracks (Centralia mainline, Salem segment).
🚌 Mass Transit & Evacuation Transportation
ESF-1 (Transportation) surge inventory. Mass-transit assets for evacuating residents — especially mobility-limited, oxygen-dependent, transit-dependent, or no-vehicle households — and for shuttling residents to warming centers, cooling centers, and shelters. Primary local asset is school district buses (largest single fleet in the county); regional rural transit + Amtrak + Greyhound supplement for longer-distance moves. Activate via the operator's main dispatch line, then notify EMA + Marion 911 for staging coordination.
Asset / Operator
Number
Notes
South Central Illinois Mass Transit District (SCIMTD)Regional rural transit — Bond / Clinton / Marion / Washington Cos
PLACEHOLDER
Verify dispatch + after-hours number
Verify dispatch + after-hours number
Primary regional rural / demand-response transit serving Marion County (HQ Centralia area). Wheelchair-accessible vans and small buses. Activate for evacuation surge, ADA-required transport, and warming/cooling shuttle runs. Phone needs verification before incident.
School District Transportation — surge fleetLargest single bus fleet in the county
PLACEHOLDER
Per-district transportation supervisors
Per-district transportation supervisors
Marion County school districts (Salem CHSD 600, Salem Grade 111, Centralia HSD 200, Centralia Grade 135, Sandoval CUSD 501, Patoka CUSD 100, Odin SD 722, Kinmundy-Alma CUSD 9, Iuka GSD 7, Selmaville CSD 10) collectively operate 80+ buses — by far the largest evacuation surge asset in the county. School-day availability is limited; after-school / weekend / summer activation is the realistic window. Coordinate via individual transportation supervisors (per-district numbers to be added).
Amtrak — Centralia StationCity of New Orleans · Illini · Saluki lines
100 E Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801. Daily service: City of New Orleans (Chicago–New Orleans), Illini (Chicago–Carbondale), Saluki (Chicago–Carbondale). Useful for long-distance evacuation north (Chicago) or south (Memphis / New Orleans). Station has waiting room + restroom but unstaffed off-train hours — coordinate Amtrak system operations for any planned mass-evacuation use.
Greyhound Lines — National ReservationsIntercity bus
Greyhound has discontinued many small-town stops in southern IL; nearest currently-operating depots vary. Useful for emergency evacuation where stranded travelers need ticketing. Verify current Marion-area stops at incident time.
IDOT Public Transit Bureau (Springfield)State coordination · 5311 rural transit programs
Illinois Department of Transportation Public Transit Bureau, 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield. Administers the federal 5311 rural transit grant program that funds SCIMTD and similar districts. State-level coordination for cross-district evacuation transit, vehicle borrowing, and emergency operating cost reimbursement.
Marion County Highway Dept — heavy fleetSnow plows · dump trucks · ESF-1 / ESF-3
Alex Kreke, County Highway Engineer. County highway dept fleet (plows, dump trucks, equipment haulers) is the primary debris clearance + ice control asset and supports ESF-1 indirectly (clearing routes for transit). Not for passenger transport.
United Medical Response (UMR)ALS ambulance — Salem / Centralia 911 contracts
via Marion 911 dispatch
Primary ALS provider under 911 contract. Use for non-ambulatory patient evacuation from LTCs, hospitals, and home-bound oxygen-dependent residents. Surge requests through MABAS Region 9 EMS branch.
LifeStar AmbulanceALS ambulance — Centralia HQ (Marion Co) + Alton + Jacksonville
via Marion 911 dispatch
Second ALS provider in the county, headquartered in Centralia. Operates additional divisions out of Alton and Jacksonville, IL — useful surge resource if Marion-county UMR units are saturated. Same activation path as UMR. Both providers needed simultaneously for mass-casualty / mass-evacuation events.
IL Dept on Aging — Area Agency on AgingSenior transportation coordination
IDoA senior helpline. Coordinates with Area Agencies on Aging that fund senior transportation in southern IL. Activate for assisted-evacuation of registered senior clients (existing transportation rosters at the AAA level).
IL National Guard — heavy transport (state activation)Trucks · buses · medical evac
via IEMA Duty Officer 1-800-782-7860
State-activated assets including 5-ton trucks, buses, and aviation. Requested through the local declaration → IEMA → Governor's activation chain. Plan for 12-24 hr lead time for non-emergency activations; faster for life-safety.
CTAA — Community Transportation Association of AmericaNational emergency transit clearinghouse
National coordinating body for community transit. Useful resource for surge planning, mutual-aid agreements between transit districts, and federal transit emergency operating funds.
🌡 Warming & Cooling Centers
Activated during extreme cold (sustained sub-zero / wind chill warning), extended power outages in winter, or extreme heat (heat advisory + multi-day high temps). Activation is by Marion County EMA in coordination with Salvation Army (Centralia) and Red Cross. Transportation to centers via the Mass Transit & Evacuation Transportation section above. State 24/7 referral: dial 2-1-1 (United Way IL) for current open warming/cooling centers statewide.
Facility / Operator
Number
Notes
2-1-1 Illinois (United Way)Statewide open-center referral · 24/7
Single-point referral to currently-open warming centers, cooling centers, and emergency shelters statewide. Multi-language. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone in Illinois.
Salvation Army — Centralia CorpsPrimary warming/cooling activation in Centralia
216 S Commercial St, Centralia 62801. Activates warming center (winter) and cooling center (summer) on EMA / public health request. Also handles mass feeding and donations management.
American Red Cross — Southern Illinois ChapterShelter activation · multi-night care
For shelter activation beyond simple warming/cooling — multi-night care, family separation tracking, disaster mental health, casework. The 10 designated shelter facilities on the Operations Map activate via Red Cross + MCEMA.
Marion County Health Dept — heat / cold advisoriesPublic health warning coordination
MCHD coordinates heat / cold public-health messaging, vulnerable-population outreach (LTC + home-bound + dialysis), and public communications via media. Also runs the IL Heat Vulnerability Index check for Marion Co.
Public libraries — daytime warming / coolingBryan-Bennett (Salem) · Centralia Regional
Public libraries serve as informal daytime warming/cooling refuges during open hours. Bryan-Bennett: 315 N Broadway, Salem. Centralia Regional: 515 E Broadway, Centralia. Confirm activation status during heat/cold events — librarians coordinate with EMA.
Faith-based partners — surge capacityChurch gymnasiums · fellowship halls
via Salvation Army / Red Cross
Multiple Salem and Centralia churches have offered warming-center / shelter capacity in past activations. Coordinate through Salvation Army or Red Cross to avoid duplicating activations and to ensure ARC standards (ADA, security, food safety) are met.
The Dream CenterCentralia · operated by City Hope Church · winter warming center capacity
851 E. 2nd St, Centralia, IL. Operated by City Hope Church (Seth Baltzell). Provides food distribution (twice monthly Saturdays), clothing distribution (~25,000 pieces in 2024), hygiene products, and temporary warming center on activation. Capacity ~6 (per January 2025 activation, partnered with All Hours of Love after relocation). Contact: Sarah Dowden (Dream Center). Per Greater Centralia Chamber 2025-01-10 announcement.
All Hours of LoveCentralia · 501(c)(3) · homeless meals/shelter (currently relocating)
801 N. Poplar Street, Centralia (former New Harmony Baptist Church) — purchased 2023-11-15. Mission: meals, shelter, programs for unhoused population. Currently relocating due to fire-code compliance issues at current building (cost-prohibitive upgrades incl. fire-suppression). Strong volunteer base; partners with The Dream Center for warming-center activations. Per The Sentinel articles 2025-05-30 and 2025-12-12.
Senior centers — daytime warming/coolingSPARC Centralia · Salem Senior Center
PLACEHOLDER
Senior centers are natural daytime warming/cooling locations and have a registered, mobility-aware client base. SPARC (Centralia) and Salem Senior Center are the primary venues. Phone numbers to verify.
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