The Kenton County Fiscal Court recognized first responders this week who were deployed to Western Kentucky in December 2021 to aid those affected by the tornado. The tornado swept across 11 counties and traveled 165 miles, making it the most catastrophic disaster in the history of Kentucky. Representative Kim Moser was in attendance alongside Kenton […]
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Northern Kentucky first responders honored for aid in Western Kentucky after tornado
First responders from Bellevue, Cold Spring, Newport, Southgate and Wilder donated their time to aid those in need in Western Kentucky after the devastating tornado hit late last year. At the Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting on Wednesday, those first responders were honored with a citation of heroism. “I would like to thank the mayors […]
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“Smart 911” system will roll out in NKY in next 3 months
By Jessie Eden A new 911 system that will soon be available in NKY allows people to add their information so that first responders can provide the best possible assistance to help them in an emergency situation. “Smart 911” is a part of a national program called “Next Generation 911”. The system allows people to […]
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Former Firefighter to Serve as Department’s First Chaplain
Pastor Ken Clift, a former firefighter/paramedic will serve as Fort Thomas’s first chaplain for first responders. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Former firefighter/paramedic Ken Clift is coming home to serve his former employer in a unique way. Now a pastor at Melbourne United Methodist church in Melbourne, Kentucky, he will serve as the […]
