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Welcome to the Covington Fire Department's web page. The City of Covington is a dynamic and unique city rich with history and tradition and has a future that looks very bright. The Covington Fire Department has been a vital part of the City's past and will play an even greater role in providing safety for our citizens in the future. As we enter the 21st century, the members of the Covington Fire Department and staff will continue to be innovative and aggressive in our approach to the issues facing our community.

About the Covington Fire Department
The Covington Fire Department has a staff of 55 personnel consisting of 54 full time State certified firefighters providing fire protection, emergency medical first responder services, haz-mat response, rescue operations, fire safety education, fire cause investigation and fire code inspections to a population of 15,000 over 15.45 square miles.

In August of 2003, the Covington Fire Department became the 4th department in the state of Georgia and the 89th in the world to be recognized as an accredited agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. 

Chief Floyd received the Chief Fire Office Designation from the Commission of Chief Fire Office Designation, being only the 13th in the State and the 113th in the world to achieve this distinction. 

The Department was re-accreditated in August 2008 and the Fire Chief was re-designated as a Chief Fire Officer.

VISION STATEMENT
To be recognized as a leader in being a progressive Fire/Rescue and Emergency Service, dedicated to excellence in serving our community.

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide quality and efficient Fire/Rescue and Emergency Services to residents and customers in the community.

CORE VALUES
As a Fire/Rescue and Emergency Service, we value:

  • Professional and courteous interaction with our customers and citizens.
  • Responsible and accessible Fire/Rescue and Emergency Services.
  • Fiscal responsibility and accountability.
  • Intergovernmental and interdepartmental cooperation.
  • Commitment to employee development and empowerment.
  • Continuous improvement of operations and services.
  • Fostering open and effective communications.
  • Creativity and innovation.
    02/07/2000

Need Additional Information?

 

Please Contact:
John J. McNeil, CFO

Fire Chief

(770) 385-2100