The Covington Fire Department has one of the best response records in the state. Each year the CFD answers more than 1,700 emergency calls. CFD firefighters spend many hours on outreach for fire prevention in the community. The CFD conducts fire prevention programs in local schools to teach students how to formulate and execute an emergency exit plan. The CFD will visit homes and businesses to advise occupants on how to design and implement an emergency exit plan as well as how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Firefighters will also advise residents on the proper placement of smoke detectors and alarms. The CFD’s contribution to our quality of life and peaceful slumber each night is beyond measure.
The Fire Department Suppression Division is made up of 12 firefighters/operators. They are divided between three shifts: A, B and C. The firefighters work 24 hours and are off 48 hours, essentially working every third day. Many have part-time jobs on their two days off.

The firefighters stay busy running emergencies, fire pre-planning, training, maintaining equipment, hydrant testing, assisting the public, and keeping the trucks clean. The firefighters run an average of four to eight calls per day – more than 1700 calls each year. The city’s committed group of firefighters are always willing to go the extra mile for the citizens of Covington.