Two Fort Thomas firefighters received promotions this month. Fire Chief Chris Amon presented badges and congratulated them at the August council meeting. First up was Kyle Kaufman, who has been promoted to third shift captain and EMS captain. Kaufman started with the department in September 2013, and in December 2019, he was promoted to lieutenant. […]
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Fort Thomas firefighters pleased with living space updates
In their jobs, firefighters and paramedics are always “on.” First on the scene of a fire, medical emergency or accident, they often put their own lives at risk for others. It’s not an easy job, perhaps made even harder in the last few years as the opioid epidemic took hold and a pandemic raged. Finding […]
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Fort Thomas Firefighters Set to Climb Carew Tower
The Fort Thomas Fire Department will be competing in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb in Cincinnati this weekend on February 10. Technically, it’s a fundraiser for the health advocacy group, but about two dozen fire departments in the region have turned it into an annual battle for bragging rights. The Fort Thomas […]
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Fort Thomas Welcomes New Firefighter/Paramedic
Fort Thomas Fire Department Chief Mark Bailey pins a badge on new Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Wright By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas has a new firefighter/paramedic. Chief Mark Bailey introduced Michael Wright at the October City Council meeting. Wright served in the Florence Fire Department for many years, becoming full time in 2014. […]
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City Council Roundup: Moving ahead with Visioning, VA Homes, Street Repairs
Land Use and Zoning Committee members pour over maps at its formative meeting. –> The announcement of an upcoming public meeting for the Visioning and Community Plan was the highlight of the short January meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. The visioning project committees will present their work so far and encourage input at […]
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House Fire on Rossmore Avenue in Fort Thomas
An Unbelievable Set Of Events Leave Fort Thomas Home Owners and Neighbors Dumbfounded A house fire at Rossmore Avenue broke out after 11:00 p.m. on 3-17-16. VIDEO below. FTM file. A house fire broke out in the 30 block of Rossmore Avenue in Fort Thomas around 11:30 p.m. last night. Fire crews from Fort Thomas […]
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Fort Thomas Firefighter, Richard Boothe, Retires After 24 Years
Richard Boothe. Provided. “I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine.” – Kurt Vonnegut On August 1, 2015, Richard Boothe retired from the Fort Thomas Fire Department. Boothe worked as a firefighter for a total of 33 years, 24 of which were spent serving the city of […]
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5 Things to Know – Fort Thomas Fire Department
I am always looking for a Fort-Thomas-centric topic to feature in the “5 Things to Know” article. A topic that all residents are aware of, and all residents could benefit from learning more about. The Fort Thomas Fire Department is the perfect topic to focus on. These fearless protectors of our city are rarely acknowledged […]
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Monday Hot Links
– A Fort Thomas firefighter was sent to the hospital for heat exhaustion after battling a house fire on Indiana Avenue just before 11 a.m.Crews with Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Newport and Southgate all responded to the fire. The family had moved out of the home, so no one was at the home when the fire […]
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Add Rain to 4th of July Tradition
Doesn’t it seem like it rains EVERY 4th of July. Pretty frustrating. The streets are still lined with residents, but instead of sparklers they are armed with umbrellas. A few notes on our nation’s birthday. -Fort Thomas firefighters battled a 3-alarm house fire Sunday night that was caused by fireworks.Crews responded to Villagrande Boulevard just […]