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Mount Vernon swears in Brian Harris as fire chief; three officers promoted

3042275 · April 17, 2025
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At a City of Mount Vernon ceremony, Brian Harris was sworn in as fire chief. James Sanders was promoted to assistant chief; Denise Goodfellow to battalion chief; and Kevin Eden to captain. Outgoing Chief Brian Bryce is set to retire April 25.

Mount Vernon, Washington — Brian Harris was sworn in as fire chief during a City of Mount Vernon ceremony, where the city also promoted James Sanders to assistant chief, Denise Goodfellow to battalion chief and Kevin Eden to captain. The event included remarks from department leaders and Mayor Donovan and followed the announced retirement of outgoing Fire Chief Brian Bryce, who is set to retire April 25.

The ceremony highlighted internal advancement within the Mount Vernon Fire Department and lengthy service by its members. “These are 1 of those events that are just so exciting in our fire…

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