Marion Blackwell's guest appearances

Marion Blackwell

Spartanburg City News Podcast

360 Size Up with Fireman Dan

Erica Brown

Mike Robbins

Jeff Speck

Chris Jennings

Jesse Wilson

Dan Reiland

Tony Watson

Jody Adams

Tonya Hoover

Tessa Fontaine

Daniel Morgan

Frank Viscuso

Allen Smith

Will Rothschild

Andrew Babb

OwlTail

Dr. Marion Blackwell, Fire Chief for the City of Spartanburg, South Carolina, began his fire service career as a volunteer in 1978, working as a paramedic and police officer. Thirty-five years of experience in the industry later, went on to earn his doctoral degree in 2017. Chief Blackwell discusses his belief in the power of higher education and how adaptive leadership skills are crucial when faced with mitigating risks during these unprecedented times.

<p>Dr. Marion Blackwell, Fire Chief for the City of Spartanburg, South Carolina, began his fire service career as a volunteer in 1978, working as a paramedic and police officer. Thirty-five years of experience in the industry later, went on to earn his doctoral degree in 2017. Chief Blackwell discusses his belief in the power of higher education and how adaptive leadership skills are crucial when faced with mitigating risks during these unprecedented times.</p>

Dr. Marion Blackwell, always moving forward

When the news broke Saturday night that a fire had broken out in the Montgomery Building, all of Spartanburg held its breath. A renovation had just gotten underway, the largest historic renovation in our city's history, and the future held for a long-vacant icon seemed secure.  If not for the actions of the , it's a future that could've very easily went up in flames. The fire started in old ductwork after workers removed a fan, inadvertently sparking the blaze in the process. Though smoke damaged parts of the former Carolina Theater, the fire was contained quickly enough to ensure that the tower's renovation will proceed as planned. Today on the podcast, we're getting all the details on the fire and our City's fantastic response to it from Chief Marion Blackwell. Listen below for more.

Discussing Montgomery Building fire with Chief Marion Blackwell