City of Mount Vernon Fire Department

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The Mount Vernon Fire Department is a combination department made up of paid personnel and volunteers committed to serving the citizens of Mount Vernon, Franklin County, and surrounding areas.

04/25/2026

Tornado WATCH has been issued for a large portion of North Texas, including the DFW Metroplex, until 11pm.

04/24/2026

TODAY⚠️: Severe Weather Risk for today has INCREASED⬆️from the Storm Prediction Center with the GREATEST RISK (Level 3) over the Texarkana Region and portions of Southeastern . Very grungy storms are expected today, forming around 4pm in Southeast Oklahoma and moving southeastward. Stroms may become very hail-loaded supercells with sizes up to BASEBALLS⚾️

TORNADO THREAT TODAY🌪️: An Outflow Boundary from yesterday's storms will exist across Southeastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas, and along the Red River Valley of Texas. Any storms that are able to interact today could produce a tornado worthy of an EF-2 rating. Tornado threat will peak around 5-9pm

04/04/2026
03/22/2026

***ELEVATED FIRE DANGER***The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire weather conditions for our area until 7 PM today. Low relative humidity, 10-15 mph winds with higher gusts, and critically dry grass. Extreme drought conditions exist for our area as well. Titus County remains under an outdoor burn ban at this time.

03/15/2026

🚨 HIGH WIND WARNING & RED FLAG WARNING – SUNDAY 🚨

A High Wind Warning is in effect from 7 AM – 7 PM Sunday across much of Oklahoma and northern Texas.
💨 North winds 30–40 mph
💨 Wind gusts up to 65 mph

These winds could down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

🔥 RED FLAG WARNING ALSO IN EFFECT
• Relative Humidity: 15–25%
• Temperatures: 60s to mid 70s
• Strong winds + dry air = EXTREME FIRE DANGER

⚠️ Any fires that start could spread rapidly.
🚫 Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

Just a friendly reminder with time change this weekend!
03/07/2026

Just a friendly reminder with time change this weekend!

02/28/2026

We are heartbroken by the loss of a dedicated firefighter from Tri-Lakes VFD. Their courage, commitment, and service to the community will never be forgotten.

Please join us in lifting up the firefighter’s family, friends, and the entire Tri-Lakes VFD family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

We stand with you and honor a life given in service to others. 🚒❤️

02/27/2026

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330 Highway 37
Mount Vernon, TX
75457

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+19035377155

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