COVINGTON, Ky. — Six local firefighters left northern Kentucky last week to assist with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, saving lives beyond their community.
“I’ve seen videos from North Carolina and Tennessee, and I’ve never seen anything like it before,” said Jimmy Adams, deputy chief of operations for the Covington Fire Deparrtment. “These are very dangerous situations to operate in, no matter how well you’re trained.”
Despite the dangers, some Covington firefighters have joined the Ohio Task Force to aid in Helene relief efforts. Battalion Chief Chris Alsip, Capt. Amy Schaefer, Lt. Paul Woodring, Lt. Mike Davis, firefighter Tyler Sipes and Battalion Chief Joe Bowman, who is serving on the emergency management team, are all part of this vital mission…