Mount Vernon Fire Department

08/25/2026

Always a joy to bring important lessons to the children in our city. 🧑‍🚒👨‍🚒🧯🚒🚑

08/17/2026

🚧PLAN ALTERNATE ROUTES🚧: BNSF emergency repairs to the railroad crossing at Blackburn and Old Hwy 99 are expected to cause up to 1-hour delays from August 17-21, 7am to 7pm. 🚫Detour routes will be in place🚫.

08/13/2026

Join Councilmembers Andrew Vander Stoep and Hannah Oliver on Monday, August 17 at Hillcrest Lodge at the Ward 2 Community Meeting! Ask questions, give feedback, and learn more about what's happening in the Mount Vernon.

📆 Monday, August 17
⏰ 6-8pm
📍Hillcrest Lodge
1717 South 13th Street

The first half of the meeting will be an opportunity to learn about current E-bike laws and changes the city council is considering. See you there!

08/13/2026

Ask your questions and get answers from Mayor Donovan on Thursday, August 20th at the Mayor's Coffee Hour. this is your opportunity to ask questions, hear the latest city updates, share concerns, and offer ideas that can help make Mount Vernon an even better place to live, work, and play.

📆 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00am
📍Edgewater Park (by the playground)
600 Behrens Millet Road

Comment below what questions you have for the Mayor and then come to the Mayor's Coffee to get them answered!

Mayor's Coffee Hours are held monthly and are open to all residents. We hope to see you there! Learn more: www.MountVernonWA.gov/MayorsCoffee

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

🔥 Wildfire season is here. Are you prepared?

Evacuation orders can happen with little warning. Taking a little time now to build a Grab-and-Go Kit can make a stressful situation much easier if you ever need to leave quickly.

Swipe through for simple tips on what to pack and how to prepare your family—including your pets.

Preparedness starts before an emergency.

For more emergency preparedness resources, visit mil.wa.gov/preparedness.

Information adapted from the Washington Emergency Management Division

08/05/2026

🚒🚑 Ready for your next challenge? We're ready for you.

Join a team that's committed to excellence, teamwork, and serving the Mount Vernon community every day.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Applications close August 31, 2026.

Apply today:
governmentjobs.com/careers/mtvernonwa

08/04/2026

Make your voice count! Primary election ballots are due by 8pm TONIGHT, August 4th. There are TWO ballot drop boxes located in Mount Vernon:

📍Mount Vernon Police Department
1805 Continental Pl

📍Skagit County Auditor’s Office
700 S. 2nd St
(in U-shaped parking lot accessed from 3rd St.
near Kincaid)

For other Skagit County dropbox locations, review your voters pamphlet or visit www.skagitcounty.net/elections

08/04/2026

🔥 Wildfire season is here, and preparation starts at home.

With wildfires impacting communities across Washington, now is the time to take simple steps that can help make your home more defensible.

In this post, you'll learn:
🏡 How the first 5 feet around your home can make the biggest difference
🌿 Landscaping choices that reduce wildfire risk
🏠 Home improvements that help protect against embers
📝 How to create a plan before an emergency happens

No one can eliminate wildfire risk, but taking action today can improve your home's ability to withstand a wildfire and give firefighters a better chance to protect it.

👉 Swipe through to learn more, and visit firewise.org for additional wildfire preparedness resources.

Information adapted from Firewise USA® and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

08/01/2026

Join us at Skagit County Fair's Safety and Preparedness Day, August 7th 2026. Connect with resources and learn more about our Community Risk Reduction efforts.