The Mt. Vernon Fire Department has 33 full-time personnel: the Fire Chief, the Assistant Fire Chief, the Fire Prevention/Inspector/Lead Training Officer, the Fire Prevention/Inspector/Lead Paramedic, 3 Shift Captains, 9 Lieutenants, 15 Firefighters, 1 Mechanic and 1 Administrative Assistant.
There are 3 shifts, with 1 full-time Captain and 3 full-time Lieutenants on each shift. Each shift is on duty 24 hours, off 48 hours.
The primary responsibility of the Mt. Vernon Fire Department is public safety, especially the preservation of life and property. The Department provides this capability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week from 4 fire stations, strategically located throughout the City. The Department provides fire suppression service to more than 16,000 persons within the City of Mt. Vernon.
In addition, the Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services to residents in Mt. Vernon. Currently, 18 Firefighters are State of Illinois Licensed Paramedics.
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