The Florence Police Department is joining Florence/EMS in welcoming new personnel to respective folds. Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon administered oaths to three Florence police recruits and four Florence/EMS members during Tuesday’s Florence City Council meeting. “I’d like to welcome our four newest members to the Florence Fire/EMS,” Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren said. Aubuchon expressed […]
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Walton Fire Protection District seeking new firefighter/EMT
The Walton Fire Protection District is seeking to fill a full-time firefighter/EMT position within the department. Starting base pay is $50,000, with a $4,300 state incentive for qualifying personnel. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered to the employee and family, and life insurance, long/short-term disability and critical illness insurance are provided to the employee […]
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Southgate lays to rest its oldest firefighter
On the night of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 93-year-old Southgate firefighter and Navy veteran Melvin “Mel” Whitehead was last seen at the Southgate VFW Post 3186, his daily hangout where he’d have a few beers. Around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, firefighters found him deceased on the side of Route 8 in Fort Thomas, lying next […]
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Bellevue and Dayton Raise Salaries for Fire Service Personnel
Bellevue Dayton Fire Department Chief Chris Adkins makes the case for more competitive compensation for fire personnel. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to […]
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Grants Support Firefighter, Paramedic Training Opportunities in Alexandria
Thanks to two federal grants, the Alexandria Fire Department hopes to recruit more fire and emergency service students and volunteers. (photo: Tiffany Page) by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Thanks to two federal grants, the Alexandria Fire Department is able to offer training opportunities for potential career and volunteer firefighters, EMTs, paramedics or other […]
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New Firefighter Joins Fort Thomas Fire Department Family
New Fort Thomas firefighter Matt Fite beams as Chief Mark Bailey pins on his badge. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Fire Department welcomes a new firefighter/paramedic this month. Matt Fite will finish up his two-week orientation on January 21. “It is my pleasure to introduce you to our newest firefighter/paramedic. […]
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Fort Thomas Welcomes New Firefighter/Paramedic
Fort Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey pins badge number 6 on his department’s newest firefighter/paramedic Adam Hinkel. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas City Council meeting on November 18 just happened to also be the first official day of work for the city’s newest firefighter/paramedic. Fort Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey […]
