Mount Vernon Fire Department

05/26/2026

This morning, we proudly celebrated an exciting time for our department with the swearing in of two full-time members and the promotion of two dedicated members.

While officially joining the department in new full-time Firefighter/Paramedic roles, both of our newest members, Luke Hawbaker and Nate Wolfe, are already familiar faces, having previously served through our part-time program. We’re excited to see them continue growing within our department and community.

We also recognized two members for their well-earned promotions, reflecting their hard work, leadership, and commitment to serving others. Tommy Calland was to EMS Coordinator/Training Lieutenant and Nate Hines was promoted to Assistant Chief.

Please join us in congratulating all four members and their families on these exciting milestones. We’re proud to have such dedicated individuals representing our department and community. 🚒👏

05/21/2026

05/15/2026

Hope to see you there. June 5th kicks off the first 2026 First Friday!

05/12/2026

05/01/2026

🚗👶 Car Seat Safety Check Event 👶🚗

Not sure if your child’s car seat is installed correctly? We’ve got you covered!

Join us on May 8th from 12:00–3:00 p.m. for a free car seat check with our certified personnel. We’ll make sure your seat is properly installed and answer any questions you may have to help keep your little ones safe on the road.

No appointment needed—just stop by!

✅ Proper installation
✅ Safety tips & education
✅ Peace of mind

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/17/2026

Our crew had a great time connecting with local second grade students today, who got an up-close look at our emergency vehicles and learned more about what we do every day. Their curiosity was impressive—students asked thoughtful questions about what it takes to become a firefighter and what the job is really like.

Thank you for the warm welcome and to the students for making it such a fun and memorable visit. We loved spending time with our future heroes! 👏❤️

03/18/2026

Come out to show your support and see our very own Lt. Burke on the court.

03/14/2026

The City of Mount Vernon is deeply saddened to learn that six Air National Guard service members were killed during an air refueling mission in Iraq. Three of the fallen were from Ohio and served with the 121st Air Refueling Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard, which is stationed at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio.

Our hearts are with their families, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We keep them in our prayers and honor the service and sacrifice of these brave service members, whose dedication to our country and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten.

The City of Mount Vernon stands in gratitude for their service and in solidarity with all who mourn this profound loss. 🇺🇸

03/13/2026

⚠️ Safety Notice from the Fire Department ⚠️

With the current weather conditions and high winds, please be aware that power lines may come down throughout our area.

Our department will respond to incidents as quickly as possible, but calls will be prioritized as they are received to ensure the most urgent situations are handled first.

🚗 If you are in a vehicle and power lines fall on or around your car:

Stay inside your vehicle. Your car is the safest place for you.

Do NOT exit your vehicle unless you are directed to do so by power company officials or emergency personnel.

⚡ Important reminder:
Always treat all power lines as LIVE. Stay far away and keep others away as well.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe. Please share this message so others are aware.

02/20/2026

This past Wednesday we had the honor of swearing in two firefighters to our department, FF/P Josh Steele and FF/P Charlie Atkinson.

Their commitment to serve and protect our community is something we do not take lightly. We are excited to see them begin their careers with us and grow within our fire family.

Please help us congratulate them on this important milestone!