The Covington Fire Department in Covington, KY is dedicated to minimizing the loss of life and property caused by fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters. With three divisions - Fire Rescue, Emergency Medical, and Fire Prevention - the department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazard mitigation, fire prevention, fire education, and other emergency and non-emergency activities. They operate from five fire stations and utilize a range of vehicles and equipment to deliver their services.
The department's Emergency Medical Services division staffs five advanced life support ambulances that respond to over 9,000 calls for service annually. They provide 24/7 coverage and work closely with the firehouses strategically located throughout Covington. The department also offers community education programs, such as fire safety education for 4th grade students, and collaborates with local EMT and paramedic training programs to provide clinical field internships for students. Additionally, they have agreements with St. Elizabeth Medical Center to allow ER nurses to ride along on ambulances for a better understanding of pre-hospital medical care.
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