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CPD Announces New Deputy Chief of Police Joseph “Trey” Mahon
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CPD Announces New Deputy Chief of Police Joseph “Trey” Mahon

From the Covington Police Department: The Covington Police Department is excited to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Joseph “Trey” Mahon to Deputy Chief of

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CFD Firefighter Deploys for 2nd Afghanistan Tour
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CFD Firefighter Deploys for 2nd Afghanistan Tour

The Covington Fire Department announced the deployment of Firefighter/Operator Sgt. George Frost who serves in the United States Army as a Combat Flight Medic.

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CFD Firefighter’s Association Donates Check to Firefighter
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CFD Firefighter’s Association Donates Check to Firefighter

The CFD’s Firefighters Association recently gifted Firefighter and Paramedic Dustin Moreau a check for $1,000. Dustin lost his belongings when his Covington area condominium

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Covington Fire Station 2 Fully Staffed, Operational
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Covington Fire Station 2 Fully Staffed, Operational

“This is a perfect example of how creative thinking and intergovernmental cooperation can provide improved services to the citizens with no additional taxes,” stated Mayor Cooper.

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CFD, CPD Promotions & News
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CFD, CPD Promotions & News

The Covington Fire Department is happy to announce that Barrett Hebert is promoted to the position of Captain. Congratulations Captain Hebert! The Covington Police

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CFD Safety Tip:  Clean Your Dryer Vent
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CFD Safety Tip: Clean Your Dryer Vent

Is your dryer having a difficult time drying clothes? You might need to have your vents cleaned. Keeping dust and debris clear of your

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Meet the Covington Fire Department
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Meet the Covington Fire Department

Chief Gary S. Blocker Jr. started volunteering at the Covington Fire Department at the age of 14. After graduating from high school in 1997

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Blocker Named Covington Fire Chief
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Blocker Named Covington Fire Chief

Congratulations are in order to Gary Blocker, who is now Fire Chief for the City of Covington. From the desk of Mayor Cooper: Team

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Meet the Covington Fire Department
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Meet the Covington Fire Department

Firefighter/Operator Justin Plummer got his start in the fire service in 2015. He started as volunteer in Folsom for District 5 where he is

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CFD Adopts Yellow Dot Program
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CFD Adopts Yellow Dot Program

Covington Fire Department Chief Gary Blocker has made the decision to implement the Louisiana Yellow Dot Program. This program is for anyone having important

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Meet the Covington Fire Department
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Meet the Covington Fire Department

Meet the CFD introduces our local firefighters to the community. Profiles are provided by CFD Information Officer Blake Nunez. Meet Mark Billman or “Kong”

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Meet the Covington Fire Department
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Meet the Covington Fire Department

Meet the Covington Fire Department introduces our local firefighters to the community. Profiles are provided by CFD Information Officer Blake Nunez. Find them on

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Meet the Covington Fire Department
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Meet the Covington Fire Department

Meet the CFD is a new feature to introduce our local fire fighters to the community. Profiles are provided by CFD Information Officer Blake

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Covington Fire Department Utilizes New Lifesaving Equipment
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Covington Fire Department Utilizes New Lifesaving Equipment

Mayor Mike Cooper and Chief Gary Blocker are happy to announce that a local woman’s life was saved with the combination of the quick

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Mayor Cooper Names Provisional Fire Chief
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Mayor Cooper Names Provisional Fire Chief

With the retirement of longtime Fire Chief Badon effective Wednesday, April 4, it is my responsibility and duty to make a provisional appointment for

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Meet the Covington Police Department
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Meet the Covington Police Department

In an effort to introduce our local police officers to the community and provide an opportunity for the CPD to highlight their outstanding officers,

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Thank You to CPD, CFD and First Responders During Historic Area Flood
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Thank You to CPD, CFD and First Responders During Historic Area Flood

The unprecedented flooding experienced this weekend in Covington and the surrounding areas put a strain on local officials and first responders, and they rescued

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MK Foundation Blue Jeans Ball & Battle of the Bands at the Covington Trailhead Saturday, March 12, 2016
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MK Foundation Blue Jeans Ball & Battle of the Bands at the Covington Trailhead Saturday, March 12, 2016

The MK Foundation’s second annual Blue Jeans Ball and Battle of the Bands takes place at the Covington Trailhead on Saturday, March 12, 2016

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“Blue Jeans Ball & Battle of the Bands” at Covington Trailhead – MKO Foundation

This truly unique event promises to be unlike any other fundraising event that you have ever attended. As the name of the event states,

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