Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Covington swears in largest fire recruit class in over 20 years
Covington swore in its largest fire recruitment class since 2004 on Friday, welcoming 13 new recruits to the force. The new recruits were sworn in following an intensive 13-week training course aimed at preparing them for the demands of the job. “The size of this class reflects our commitment to maintaining a high level of […]
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NKY Technical Response Team, orgs assisting in storm-affected areas
Several Northern Kentucky fire departments sent members of their crews to Southern Kentucky on Saturday to assist with search and rescue and clean-up efforts in the aftermath of severe storms. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday in preparation for the severe weather. Beshear posted on X late Saturday afternoon, that at […]
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Massive Covington fire destroys 2 homes, visible from Brent Spence Bridge
Written by WCPO’s Danielle Goodman An early Tuesday morning fire in Covington that could be seen from across the Ohio River left one home destroyed and another damaged. The Covington Fire Department responded to the fire in the 1200 block of Parkway Avenue, near Devou Park, at approximately 1:45 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they found […]
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Covington FD successfully stops Latonia house fire; no injuries reported
The Covington Fire Department successfully quelled a house fire in Latonia early Saturday morning, according to a social media post from the department, with no injuries reported. Firefighters were called to the 4300 block of Michigan Avenue around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. “First arriving companies found a heavy fire condition on the first […]
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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Florence approves paramedicine pilot program
The Florence community will benefit from a new pilot program that adds two part-time positions dedicated to providing information, support and patient care management. The Community Paramedicine Pilot Program is funded through a grant by the Copic Medical Foundation. Florence council approved a municipal order to join St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Covington Fire Department […]
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One rescued after attempting to swim across Ohio River
Written by Max Shilling, WCPO A man was rescued from the Ohio River late Sunday evening, according to Boone County Water Rescue (BCWR). BCWR responded to reports of a man attempting to swim across the Ohio river at 6:06 p.m., just up the river of the suspension bridge. The witness who reported the victim allegedly […]
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Covington fire and police departments celebrate raft of promotions and retirements
The Covington Fire and Police Departments celebrated a raft of retirements and promotions, with seven retirements and ten promotions effective July 31 and Aug. 4, respectively.