The Mount Vernon Fire Department/ Linn Co. Fire Dist. #1 responds to a variety of emergencies in the City of Mount Vernon, Cornell College, and Linn Co. rural district #1. We also provide mutual aid to neighboring departments as needed.
Our duty as a volunteer department is centered around what we can give to this community, for its betterment. The joys of giving to others and the rewards we receive from that gift. The support: at a medical assist, at an auto accident, at a fire and to those just in need. To our loved ones who understand what we must do, their support in doing so and the precious time it takes from them. For in giving of ourselves we receive much more than is given.
The preservation of life and property has and will continue to be our purpose.
