Covington Fire Department, Georgia

05/26/2026

Friday, we had the honor of celebrating our Fire Marshal, Chief Robbie Canady, and his incredible 36.5 years of service to the Covington Fire Department.

Throughout his career, Chief Canady has dedicated his life to serving this community, leading others, and making a lasting impact on everyone around him. His dedication, leadership, and passion for the fire service will never be forgotten.

Chief Canady, thank you for your years of hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to this department and the citizens of Covington. We are truly grateful for everything you have done and wish you nothing but the best in this next chapter of life.

A special thank you to Fire Chief Joe Doss and Operations Chief Donnie Tudor for providing a delicious BBQ lunch for everyone to enjoy. We would also like to thank Stewart Community Church for allowing us to use chairs for the retirement celebration. Your kindness and support helped make the day even more special.

Additionally, thank you to the Tarpley family for providing tables and helping everything come together so smoothly.

🎉🚒 Congratulations again, Chief Canady! Enjoy retirement. You have more than earned it. 🚒🎉

05/20/2026

Yesterday was a special day as Battalion Chief Mike Jones was presented with his Battalion Chief helmet by his family. This moment represents his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the City of Covington Fire Department. We are proud of Chief Jones and thankful for his leadership and service to our community. Congratulations, Chief Jones!

05/19/2026

Please join us in wishing our two newest recruits the best of luck as they begin the Fire Academy at the Covington-Newton County Training Facility. We are proud to have them representing our department as they start this exciting journey in the fire service. We know they will work hard, learn a lot, and make us proud along the way!

05/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Recruit Makenzie Cowan on graduating from the fire academy!

Throughout the academy, Makenzie showed determination, resilience, and a strong commitment to serving others. Her hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, as she was also honored with the “Most Improved” award for her class, a true reflection of her growth, perseverance, and positive attitude.

We are incredibly proud of all that Makenzie has accomplished and excited to see the impact she will make as part of the City of Covington Fire Department family. Her future in the fire service is very bright, and we are honored to have her on our team.

Congratulations, Makenzie! Your Covington Fire family is proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way. 🚒👏

05/01/2026

🔥⚠️ Don’t Let Dryer Lint Spark a Fire! ⚠️🔥

It may seem harmless, but dryer lint is highly flammable and a leading cause of home fires.

Help keep your home safe with these simple tips:
🧺 Clean the lint filter after every load
🧼 Regularly clean behind and underneath your dryer
🌬️ Check and clear the dryer vent and exhaust duct
🚫 Never run the dryer when you’re asleep or away from home

A few minutes of maintenance can help prevent a dangerous fire.

🚒❤️ Stay safe, Covington!

03/30/2026

Starting this week, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Covington Fire Department, Georgia will start their annual fire hydrant testing protocol. All city owned fire hydrants inside the city limits will be flushed and undergo routine maintenance.

Please be aware flushing can cause the water to be dirty. It may be necessary to run your water for several minutes until it clears up. This controlled annual procedure is vital to the general maintenance of the City’s water distribution system. It ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. Hydrant flushing also improves water quality by clearing iron and other mineral deposits from the water mains.

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03/06/2026

Good luck to our newest team member, Makenzie, as she left this evening to begin her training at the fire academy, marking the start of her journey towards firefighter certification. See you in 10 weeks!

03/02/2026

Helping our newest recruit prepare for the fire academy next week.

03/02/2026

02/03/2026

🚶‍♂️⚠️ Fall Prevention: Simple Steps Make a Difference ⚠️🚶‍♀️

Yesterday, we shared why fall prevention matters. Today, take a moment to watch this short video highlighting easy, everyday actions that can help reduce the risk of falls at home. (link: https://m4c-matgen.s3.amazonaws.com/tenant/906ce003-f711-11ec-bd34-0a0a94db6bc1/templates/7c8fca32-319d-467b-989a-906030b91224.mp4

Fall prevention isn’t complicated—but it is important. A few small changes can help keep you safe and independent.

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02/02/2026

🚶‍♂️⚠️ Fall Prevention Awareness ⚠️🚶‍♀️

In 2025, CFD responded to 396 fall-related calls. This week, we’re focusing on fall prevention and sharing simple tips to help keep our community safe.

Check out the flyer below and take steps to prevent falls at home.

🚒❤️ 🚶‍♂️⚠️ Fall Prevention Awareness 🚶‍♀️