Letter From the Fire Chief
Dear community members,
Welcome to the City of Mt. Vernon website and the Fire Department page. I'm Chris Yenne, your Fire Chief. Our site offers general information about our department, updates on current issues and events, and a way for you to contact us with any questions or comments.
We take pride in our duty and are dedicated to providing excellent fire, rescue, and emergency medical services from our three fire stations across the city. We are committed to serving residents and visitors 24/7, focusing on protecting life and property through education, prevention, preparation, response, and evaluation.
We hope you find our site helpful. Feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. Thank you for visiting.
Chris Yenne,
Fire Chief
“We help people…any call, anywhere, anytime.”
Contact Information
Fire Administration
714 S 42nd Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 68264
See on map: Google Maps
Phone: (618) 242-6880
Fax: (618) 242-6862
Emergency Phone: 911
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Chris Yenne
Fire Chief
Email: chris.yenne@mtvernon.com
Bryan Jennings
Assistant Fire Chief
Email: bryan.jennings@mtvernon.com
Emergency Response:
24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year
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