MOUNT VERNON — Two new firefighters and paramedics were sworn in at the Mount Vernon’s Fire Department on Thursday morning, with more service members to come.
Jason VanHoose, Jr. and Ross Wind were sworn in by Mayor Matt Starr inside the garage of Mount Vernon’s Fire Department located at West Gambier Street.
Both are previously from the Eastern Knox Joint Fire District.
Fire Chief Chad Christopher said these two new additions will help move Mount Vernon forward.
Wind and VanHoose Jr. are replacing two former service members, Christopher said.
The department was recently awarded a $1 million grant to hire three service members for two years. Wind and VanHoose weren’t hired because of the grant.
