The Covington Fire Department is a full service agency of the City of Covington, here to assist our 40,000+ residents, as well as, businesses and visitors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. As a full service agency, we provide not only emergency services, but also information and educational opportunities, which is just a small amount of what we do for the community. Covington Fire Department is a union fire department with the IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) Local 38. The department was inducted as a charter member of the IAFF in 1918.