Four Covington drop-off locations to accept those burned-out Christmas lights beginning Dec. 1
Last year, your holiday lights glowed with holiday cheer. This year, the bulbs are dark, dull, and dead. But rather…
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Captain Amy Gray follows brother into Covington Fire Department, loves her job, community engagement
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She looks more like a jockey – but don’t let that fool you. She is…
Ready Ready Covington’s free early childhood fest Saturday to celebrate learning through fun
Saturday morning will be packed with fun, learning, community spirit, and more – all part of an organized effort aimed…
Covington pins badges on nine new members of fire department following 16-week training course
In a pinning ceremony laced with history and tradition, nine recruits were sworn in Friday at City Hall as full-fledged…
Fallen Covington firefighter among 13 from Kentucky to be honored at NFFF Memorial Weekend Saturday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend…
Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye has deep roots in fire service beginning with great-grandfather
When Corey Deye assesses what it means to be named Covington’s new Fire Chief, he points to a historic photograph…
Covington Fire Department seeking info about city’s homes, business to improve emergency response
Seconds count in an emergency, so Covington’s Fire Department wants to know what makes your home or business unique. For…
Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce announces retirement following 30-year career
After a nearly 30-year career with the Covington Fire Department and almost six years as its chief, Mark Pierce is…
Covington police, fire and Point/Arc kickball teams ready for second-game re-match Monday
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It’s Round II. And there’s much at stake. Some 12-to-15 clients from The Point/Arc will…
Covington Fire Department’s Bloemer, Salmons retire; Deye, Vance and Adams promoted
During an event that Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce said was “filled with both excitement and apprehension,” the City this…
Covington Police Department’s Bookworms Halloween Bash at Barb Cook Park will offer free books for kids, fun activities
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She’s at it again. Another event, trying to unite Covington’s kids, parents and residents. That’s…
Covington Fire Dept. to dedicate ‘Fire Boat 1’ to one of their own, ‘a fireman’s fireman,’ Lt. Dale A. Brown
Lt. Dale A. Brown was instrumental in the design and implementation of the Covington Fire Department’s Fire Boat 1, the…
Covington Fire Department cadet training program aims to create pipeline for new firefighters
Fire officials are seeking four recent high school graduates to become the inaugural members of the Covington Fire Department Cadet…
Hands-on learning, with purpose: Holmes carpentry students build COV Fire department training props
Four Holmes High School students in a SkillsUSA carpentry class collaborated with the Covington Fire Department to build equipment that…
Covington Fire Department swears in seven new firefighters following ten-week training
Covington has seven new (experienced) firefighters. Having completed 10 weeks of in-house training, the seven were officially “pinned” with their…
Covington Fire Department looking to hire firefighters with at least two years’ experience
The Covington Fire Department is looking to hire, but there’s a catch: You must have at least two years’ experience…
Covington Fire Department honors Gravelswitch resident Jamie Lewis with Citizen Lifesaver Award
Editor’s Note: The Covington Fire Department recently honored Jamie Lewis of Gravelswitch with a Citizen Lifesaver Award. Here is his…
Nine months and 81,468 compressions later, the Stryker LUCAS has proved its worth in lives saved
In the old days, it wasn’t unusual for paramedics from the Covington Fire Department to find themselves standing in the…
Covington firefighters defending their Fight for Air Climb title for third time — support the cause
A new “playing field” and challenge will greet Covington firefighters April 25 when they defend their American Lung Association Fight…
Covington fights for better testing, equipment; new protocol for first responders a ‘step in right direction’
The City of Covington continues to fight hard for quicker access to testing and better personal protective equipment for its…
Convention Center transformed into makeshift homeless shelter, thanks to a caring coalition
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor What do the homeless do when there is no home for “staying home and be…
New CovData record dissects Fire Department runs ; annual report compiled and available to the public
The Covington Fire Department made 6,024 “runs” in the last half of 2019, of which 78.25 percent were EMS-related, 8.28…