204 S. Jackson
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
319.385.1488/319.385-1470
The Mt. Pleasant Fire and Rescue Department consists of 26 volunteer fire fighters, including 5 officers. On average, the department responds to approximately 150 calls for service a year.
Officers
The department is equipped with the most modern fire fighting equipment available, including infrared vision cameras, self-contained breathing apparatuses, and a fleet of trucks including an aerial ladder truck, 3 engines, 2 tankers, 2 brush trucks, two support vehicles, an ATV, and a rescue vehicle. The rescue vehicle comes with the Jaws of Life and is used in most accident scenes in the area.
The department also provides fire inspections for businesses and industries, educational visits to area schools on fire safety, and tours of the fire station to youth groups. The Women’s Auxiliary raises funds on behalf of the Fire Department to benefit fire victims with monetary contributions.
Currently, open burning is permitted inside city limits for yard waste only. The fire must be 25 feet from any structure, must have an available water source, and must be attended.
For any other additional burning concerns, please contact Anthony Blint at anthonyb@citymtpia.com
Become a Mount Pleasant Firefighter
The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is continuously seeking dedicated men and women to serve as volunteer firefighters.
Application Dates
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
No Cost
There is no cost to apply and no cost for training.
How to Apply
To apply to be a Volunteer Firefighter for Mount Pleasant, complete an employment application. For more information about recruitment, please contact Chief Anthony Blint at 319.385.1488 or by email at anthonyb@citymtpia.com.