Mount Vernon Fire Department

10/09/2026

🚒 🔥 🚒 October is Fire Prevention Month and our favorite time of the year to go speak to the kids about fire safety. We started this month off at Logan Street Daycare. Beautiful weather and some great conversations with the kiddos! 🚒🔥 🚒

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

🍂 🍂 Fall Leaf Burn Dates 🍂 🍂

09/29/2026

Come out to support a good cause. Scan QR code for orders over 8 or call 618-242-6880.

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Still plenty left! Come enjoy a BBQ fundraiser supporting Woodlawn fire Chief Joe Eckelberry. Carry out and dine in beginning at 11:00. Deliveries within Mt. Vernon city limits available for orders of eight or more. Scan the QR code ot follow the link below to order online for delivery! Call 618-242-6880 option 1 for orders.

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09/18/2026

This is always the best part of our day!

09/18/2026

Today is the day! If you need your car seat installed or even checked to ensure it's installed correctly, stop by Station 4 at 714 S 42nd from 3-5 today and our certified car seat technicians will make sure your most precious cargo is safe and secure!

09/16/2026

* WHAT...Daily peak heat index values of 100 to 106. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Sunday. ...

09/16/2026

* WHAT...Daily peak heat index values of 103 to 109 today and Thursday, then 100 to 105 Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and ...

09/15/2026

* WHAT...Peak Daily Heat Index Values up to around 105 degrees. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM ...

09/14/2026

* WHAT...Daily peak heat index values up to 105 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ ...