As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, the City urges you to think about fire safety. Did you know Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? The number of home fires double on Thanksgiving. Remember to keep these safety tips provided by the United States Fire Administration in mind as you prepare your meal: Turkey: If you are roasting your turkey, make sure you set a timer. This ...

COVINGTON, KY -- As a part of Fire Prevention Month, the Covington Fire Department crews from Pumper 6 and Rescue 1, and retired Lieutenant Tom Brinkman visited Holy Family School.  The Fire Department spoke with students about fire safety, becoming a firefighter, not being scared of firefighters, and reminding them to call 911 for help.

Earlier this week, the Covington Fire Department welcomed Holy Cross Elementary School preschool students to the Company 8 Fire Station! While at the station, firefighters spoke with the preschoolers about fire safety. Additionally, they showed the students fire safety gear and reminded them that firefighters aren't someone to be scared of.

  COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Fire Department is working in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), to reinforce potentially life-saving messages during Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2017. NFPA is the official sponsor of the Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” works to better educate the pu...

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners approved thirteen promotions within the Fire Department and four promotions within the Police Department. Beginning with the Police Department, Captain Pat Swift was promoted to Assistant Chief of Services.  Captain Swift has served with the Covington Police Department for over 26 years.  He has a master’s degree...

At last week’s Board of Commissioners Legislative meeting on August 8, 2017, Covington Fire Department Captain Dan Frederick, Battalion Chief Seth Poston, Assistant Chief Chris Black, and Engineer Nick Nazzarine announced their retirement after 120 years of combined service, effective August 31, 2017. Captain Frederick, a member of the Covington Fire Department since 1993 and a firefighter s...

COVINGTON, KY – On Thursday, August 17, the City of Covington invites citizens to cheer on the Covington Police and Fire Departments as they participate in the Florence Freedom’s “Covington Guns & Hoses” softball pre-game. The softball game starts at 5:35 p.m. at the UC Health Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042. Presented by Smoke Justis, the “Covingto...

COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Fire Department completed repairs to its emergency fire boat. The boat was put back into service on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Project repairs were completed in-house by a crew of 20 Covington Company 1 firefighters, primarily those on second shift, saving the City thousands in tax dollars. The project was managed by Battalion Chief Seth Poston and Assistant Fire ...

COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Fire Department is scheduled to begin structural renovations to its Company 2 fire station starting Saturday, July 29, 2017. The Company 2 fire station is located in West Covington at 1252 Parkway Avenue. As a result, Pumper No. 2 will be temporarily relocated to the Company 1 fire station located at the corner of Scott and Robbins streets. Fire Department mana...

COVINGTON, KY – This upcoming Fourth of July, the City of Covington wants to ensure its residents are safe and made aware of the dangers associated with fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks caused an estimated 18,500 reported fires, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires from 2009-2013 in the United...