Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Officer Terry Davis will inspect each business facility on an annual basis. Violations found during the course of the inspections will be noted and reported to the responsible party. The violations shall be corrected in the allotted time given on the report.
Common violations are:
- Outdated or non-functioning fire extinguishers
- Non-functioning egress or exit lighting
- Improper locking mechanisms on exit doors
- Improper usage of extension cords
- Improper clearance around electrical equipment
- Non-functioning smoke detectors
- Storage too close to sprinklers or the ceiling
- Poor housekeeping practices
Please contact our prevention office to schedule an appointment, inspection, or with general questions. 740-393-9571 or tedavis@mountvernonohio.org
To report any information regarding Arson or suspected Arson, please call our office immediately at 740-393-9571 or the State Fire Marshal’s Office 1-800-589-2728.
To order a Knox Box entry system, please call the prevention office during normal business hours. Click here for additional information on Knox Boxes.
Leaking or faulty fire hydrants should be reported to the prevention office or the Mount Vernon Water Department.
Open Burning
Please review our department’s policies for recreational fires and open burns. We encourage you to follow these guidelines to help keep our community safe. There is no permit for recreational fires, however, not following these guidelines may result in a citation.
Contact the prevention bureau at 740-393-9571 if you have any questions.
Stovetop Grease Fires
Please take a moment to review this video by Fire Prevention Officer Davis about what you can do in the event of a stovetop grease fire.
As always, we recommend that you call 911 so that we can ensure a fire has been completely extinguished.
Fire Prevention Officer Terry Davis
