Mount Vernon Professional Fire Fighters

09/11/2025

24 years ago 2996 people, including 343 firefighters and 71 police officers, were killed during the September 11th terrorist attacks. Today we remember. We remember those who perished. Those whose lives were forever altered. Those who have since died due to 9/11 related illnesses. We Remember.

08/28/2025

We’re excited to share that our new ladder is in Mount Vernon and preparing to go into service.
Over the next couple weeks crews will be doing in depth training on all the new features of the aerial. It will be replacing the current Ladder 125, a 2010 Pierce with over 100,000 miles.

08/23/2025

SUPPORT NEEDED!

The Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, Washington Fire Chiefs, Washington State Fire Fighters’ Association, Washington Fire Commissioners Association, and Department of Natural Resources are working to create the Fallen Firefighter Memorial on the Capitol Campus in Olympia. The building of the memorial is partially funded by the state. We will need to cover the remaining construction and maintenance costs.

To that end, we are creating the Fire Service Memorial Special License Plate, to honor members of the fire service who have died in the line of duty: recognizing their dedication, sacrifice, and service to their communities and the State of Washington.

To show your support, visit the website:

https://www.wscff.org/charity-community/wscff-benevolent-fund/sign-our-petition-fire-service-memorial-special-license-plates/
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08/08/2025

Application period is now open for Firefighter EMT!!

The Mount Vernon Professional Fire Fighters [Mount Vernon, WA] is hiring for the position of Firefighter.
Please submit your application materials by August 24, 2025.
Salary: $7,206.41 – $8,787.20 Monthly
Now accepting applications — start your career in public safety today!
You can find more information about this job from the link in the first comment below.

08/03/2025

Your Mount Vernon firefighters and paramedics responded to 748 calls for service in July, an average of just over 24 calls a day. The busiest 24 hour period last month there were 38 calls.

07/25/2025

We are hiring Firefighter EMTs!
Visit the city website for more information

🚨 NOW HIRING: Entry Level Firefighter/EMT 🚨
Mount Vernon Fire Department is looking for motivated individuals ready to serve with pride, courage, and commitment.

💰 $7,206 – $8,787/month
💰 $86,476 – $105,446/year
⏳ Deadline to Apply: Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Join a team where service, community, and brotherhood/sisterhood come first. Whether you're starting your fire service career or looking for a department that feels like home—this is your opportunity.

👉 Apply now at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mtvernonwa

07/24/2025

Congrats Captain Trask!

07/17/2025

07/09/2025

Your Mount Vernon firefighters and paramedics responded to 705 incidents in June, an average of 23.5 per day!
35 calls in one day was the busiest.
YTD we have responded to 4,163, which puts us on pace for 8,326 this year.

07/06/2025

Agencies across Skagit County were busy again this 4th of July.
Your Mount Vernon firefighters and paramedics responded to 38 calls in 24 hours. Including multiple brush fires and fireworks related injuries.

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! Just as a reminder, all fireworks are illegal in Mount Vernon this year and WSP is doing goal zero DUI patrols
We hope you all celebrate responsibly, wake up with all your body parts attached, no fresh burn marks on or around your property and not facing charges!

07/02/2025

🔥 July 2 is National Wildland Firefighter Day 🔥

Today, we honor the brave men and women who battle wildfires across the country—often in extreme conditions, far from home, and for weeks at a time. From all of us at the Skagit County First Responders Foundation, we salute their courage, grit, and sacrifice.

👩‍🚒 What does a typical day look like for a wildland firefighter?
It’s not your average 9-to-5.
🌄 5:30 a.m. – Wake-up at fire camp, quick breakfast, gear check
🚒 7:00 a.m. – Briefing: weather, fire behavior, safety updates
🪓 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. – On the line: digging fire breaks, clearing brush, setting backfires, or monitoring hot spots
🌙 9:00 p.m. – Decontaminate gear, eat, rest, repeat

They carry 45+ lbs of gear, hike rugged terrain, and work 16-hour shifts for up to 14 days straight. And they do it to protect our homes, forests, and lives.

💬 Do you know a wildland firefighter or want to thank a firefighter?
Drop a comment below or tag someone who deserves a shoutout! 👇

📅 July 2 also falls during the Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance (June 30–July 6)—a time to reflect on those who gave their lives in the line of duty.