COVINGTON, KY – At the last Commission meeting, the City received great news as it was awarded $1.36M in federal grant funds to hire eight new full time firefighters. The Mayor and City Commission formally accepted the SAFER grant at their September 13 Commission meeting. Fire Chief Dan Mathew stated, “The SAFER grant provides the Covington Fire Department an opportunity to improve its...

Covington Reminds Residents of Firework Safety & Regulations This Fourth of July Weekend COVINGTON, KY – This upcoming Fourth of July weekend, the City of Covington wants to ensure its residents are safe and made aware of the dangers associated with fireworks. While many people in Covington love fireworks, they can pose a serious risk of harm. According to the National Fire Protection As...

  COVINGTON, KY. – Tuesday night’s Covington Board of Commissioners Meeting focused on the City’s infrastructure and project improvements. Covington’s Mayor and Commissioners approved a contract for a new roof at the Fire Department Company 5 fire house in South Covington. The upgrade from a shingle to a new metal roof and new gutters is one of many upgrades recently c...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington promoted three Firefighters and added a new part-time Police Cadet at the Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday night, completing a goal of increased police and fire staffing levels. In October of this year, Covington passed legislation approving an increase in Police Department staffing levels from 106 to 110 employees and Fire Department le...

COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington and the Covington Fire Department are reminding residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms when they move their clocks back on Sunday. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, Kentuckians switch from daylight saving time back to standard time. To help remember to change their batteries at least twice a year, residents are encouraged to do so at the beginn...

COVINGTON, KY – Covington is cracking down on bad landlords. Several legislative changes related to rental property inspections are on the agenda for the City of Covington’s August 4th Commission Meeting. These proposed changes are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to strengthen neighborhoods and increase property values by proactively address safety issues. Other efforts over t...

Covington Reminds Residents of Firework Safety & Regulations COVINGTON, KY - Many people in Covington love fireworks, but they can be dangerous and pose a serious risk of harm. Those using fireworks need to be responsible, considerate, and safe this Fourth of July, especially in the urban core where high population density greatly increases the chance of fire and injury. According to the Natio...

Hi Friends!   Community is everything. And we have a great one. Especially around the holiday season, spending time with neighbors and friends is what it's all about.   Would you spend two, three or even four hours with me this Saturday? I'm asking you to join me, my Team, the City and other generous Volunteers this Saturday December 13 to take part in the first of a five year campa...

  Call to Community-Minded Volunteers:  Please Join the American Red Cross and the Covington Fire Department at the Eastside Neighborhood Smoke Detector Blitz! Phase One: Pre-Canvassing; Home Fire Preparedness Campaign (HFPC) Event When: This Saturday, December 6, 10am-12pm Where: Volunteers meet at Firehouse Company 1, 100 East Robbins Street Who: You! About 30 Volunteers are needed to...

Fireworks: They Are Dangerous and You Need to Know the Law COVINGTON - Many people in Covington love ...