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About Covington Fire

Department mission, values, history, performance and leadership.

Since 1909, Covington Fire has served the people and businesses of Covington with a commitment to emergency response, preparedness, prevention and public education.

Our mission

To safeguard lives and property, foster community trust, and ensure safety through education, prevention, and effective emergency response.

Our vision

To build a safer, stronger community through excellence in fire prevention, emergency response and compassionate public service.

Our P.R.I.D.E. values

PPride

Honor in serving the community.

RRespect

Dignity and courtesy for every person.

IIntegrity

Accountability and transparency.

DDedication

Commitment to duty and professional service.

EEthics

Principles that guide our conduct.

Our history

The department's service dates to 1909. Its work has evolved to include fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue, public education and community risk reduction.

Department history document

2024 annual performance snapshot

The figures below are taken from the department's public 2024 reporting period; they are not current-year totals.

3,860Responses for service · 2024
13,680Training hours · 2024
1,721Inspections and preplans · 2024

12 fire investigations are also recorded in the same published snapshot.

Read the 2024 annual report

Our people

Get to know the leadership and employees who serve the City of Covington.

Meet the department
PPride

Taking ownership of our service and our team.

RRespect

Treating people with dignity and courtesy.

IIntegrity

Being accountable and acting transparently.

DDedication

A sustained commitment to service.

EEthics

Following principled standards of conduct.

Department leadership

Meet the people responsible for operations, prevention, accreditation, and training.

Meet our leadership

Our history and performance

Covington Fire began serving the community in 1909. Its current website links to the department's 2024 annual report, which provides a documented snapshot of activity, training and prevention efforts for that reporting year.

Read the 2024 Annual Report ↗

Statistics in the annual report reflect 2024 and are not presented as current-year totals.