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How much do you know about the fire department that protects the residents and visitors of Mt. Vernon IL?

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1.

How many fire stations are there in the City of Mt. Vernon Illinois?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  5
- E.
  
  6
2.

How many firefighters are on duty at any given time?
- A.
  
  12 (although it can be as low as 10)
- B.
  
  15 (although it can be as low as 13)
- C.
  
  9 (although it can be as low as 8)
- D.
  
  5 (although it can be as low as 3)
3.

True/False: The MVFD is the primary Advanced Life Support provider on EMS calls?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

In a medical emergency, who transports the patient from the scene to the hospital?
- A.
  
  MVFD
- B.
  
  The Mt. Vernon City Ambulance Service
- C.
  
  The Jefferson County Ambulance Service
- D.
  
  A privately owned company
5.

How many fire engines/ladders does the MVFD have in service?
- A.
  
  8 w/ 2 in reserve, plus ARFF vehicle and HazMat vehicle
- B.
  
  6 w/ 2 in reserve, plus ARFF vehicle and HazMat vehicle
- C.
  
  4 w/ 1 in reserve, plus ARFF vehicle and HazMat vehicle
- D.
  
  9 w/ 3 in reserve, plus ARFF vehicle and HazMat vehicle
6.

In what year was the first ORGANIZED fire department started in Mt. Vernon?
- A.
  
  1819
- B.
  
  1823
- C.
  
  1854
- D.
  
  1923
- E.
  
  1942
7.

What was the name of the first organized fire department in Mt. Vernon?
- A.
  
  Mt. Vernon Fire Department
- B.
  
  Mt. Vernon Professional Fire Fighters
- C.
  
  Goshen Fire Company
- D.
  
  Phoenix Fire Company
8.

Who is the current Fire Chief for the Mt. Vernon Fire Department?
- A.
  
  Kevin Sargent
- B.
  
  Jim Brown
- C.
  
  Ron Neibert
- D.
  
  Chris Hurst

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