Covington Fire Department, Georgia

09/08/2026

🔥🚒 Recruit Class Update: Testing More Than Skills 🚒🔥

Today started with PT and a quick dress into full turnout gear—but that was only the beginning.

Our CFD/Newton County joint recruit class then took on a challenging field crawl from one end of Legion Field to the other, touching the asphalt at each end before making the return trip. Recruits wore full turnouts, SCBA, air bottles and masks with their vision completely obscured.

If their air ran out, they were instructed to activate their PASS devices to indicate mayday and keep moving.

The evolution was designed to simulate the physical and mental challenges firefighters may face during a Mayday situation with little to no visibility. It tested endurance, determination, and most importantly—the heart to keep going when things get tough.

Suppression and administrative personnel from both CFD and Newton County Fire were there every step of the way, encouraging each recruit as they pushed toward the finish.

This job isn’t easy. Training shouldn’t be either. 💪🔥

Keep pushing, recruits. One evolution at a time. 🚒

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🔥🚒 Recruit Class Update – Week 3 🚒🔥

Yesterday was another busy training day for our CFD/Newton County joint recruit class!

The morning started with PT and an equipment carry relay—putting strength, endurance, and teamwork to the test. 💪

Training continued with recruits working on their attic rafter crawl, practicing the skills needed to safely navigate tight and challenging spaces firefighters may encounter on the job.

One day at a time, one skill at a time—they’re putting in the work! 🔥🚒

09/02/2026

🔥🚒 Meet Our Newest Recruit Class! 🚒🔥

They’re already in Week 3, and it’s time we introduced you to our newest recruits!

CFD is once again partnering with Newton County Fire for our second joint recruit class, giving recruits from both departments the opportunity to train, learn, and grow together.

This week, the class is studying fire dynamics—learning how fire develops, behaves, and spreads. They’re also getting hands-on with the equipment, including learning how to properly fill SCBA cylinders using the cascade system. 🔥🧯

There’s a lot of work ahead, but they’re off to a great start! We’ll be following their progress and sharing more of their journey along the way.

Keep up the hard work, recruits! 💪🚒

09/02/2026

🚧🚒 Pardon Our Progress… Now We Have Concrete! 🚒🚧

The Station 21 makeover continues!

Yesterday brought lots and lots of rebar, and today the concrete trucks and pump are rolling in. Crews are pouring and finishing sections of our new reinforced concrete parking area—and things are really starting to come together!

We’ve gone from tearing it up ➡️ gravel ➡️ asphalt ➡️ rebar ➡️ CONCRETE! 🙌

There’s still work to be done, but Station 21 is looking better with every update. Stay tuned…we’re getting there! 👷‍♂️🚒

08/28/2026

🚒 Collaboration & Continuous Improvement 🚒

Yesterday, members of CFD Administration attended the 3rd Quarter Georgia Fire Accreditation Consortium Meeting, hosted by Columbus Fire & EMS.

Columbus Fire & EMS provided an excellent presentation on Recruitment & Retention, with a focus on bridging the gap between the newest generation of firefighters and our veteran firefighters. The meeting also included roundtable discussions and plenty of opportunities to share ideas, challenges, and successes.

Representatives from Covington, Columbus, Glynn County, DeKalb County, Fayetteville, and Clayton County participated in the meeting.

CFD’s Accreditation Program Coordinator also serves as the Georgia Consortium Coordinator, helping facilitate the agenda and roundtable discussions.

A big thank you to Columbus Fire & EMS for being such great hosts and for a valuable day of learning, networking, and collaboration! 🚒🤝

08/24/2026

🚧🚒 Pardon Our Progress… We Have Asphalt! 🚒🚧

It’s been a productive Monday at Station 21/CFD Headquarters!

Our lower back parking lot received its fresh asphalt this morning and is looking pretty sharp! 👀 Meanwhile, crews have moved to the upper/Admin parking lot, where the asphalt is going down now.

From gravel last week to fresh pavement today—now THIS is progress! 🙌

We’re getting closer to the finish line. Stay tuned!

08/24/2026

🚒 We’ve Been Busy at CFD! 🚒

Friday, we welcomed a local homeschool group to Station 21 for a little fire safety fun! Our visitors toured the station, checked out the fire trucks, watched an educational video, met Sparky, and—of course—the highlight of the day…got to spray the fire hose! 💦🔥

Then today, we had a very important inspection. Chief Arlo stopped by for one last check before he starts Pre-K next week. 👨‍🚒📋

Chief Arlo made sure our apparatus were in tip-top shape and even took time to quiz our firefighters on the tools and equipment carried on the trucks. We’re happy to report that the crews appear to have passed inspection! 😂🚒

With Pre-K calling, we’re not sure when Chief Arlo will be able to fit us into his busy schedule again, so we’re glad he made sure everything was in order before heading back to school!

We love having visitors of all ages at CFD and sharing a little bit of what we do with our community. ❤️

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring a Fallen Deputy 🇺🇸

This morning, members of the Covington Fire Department will position our ladder truck at the Hwy 142 bridge, where we will proudly display the American flag as a fallen Richmond County Deputy makes the journey home.

If you see our crews and the flag over the roadway within the next hour, please know that we are there to pay our respects and honor a life dedicated to service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the deputy’s family, loved ones, and the entire Richmond County law enforcement community during this difficult time.

🇺🇸 Rest easy. We’ll take it from here. 🇺🇸