Firefighters battle 'diablo wind' to extinguish Oakland fire that ...
7 hours ago · The firefight will continue through the evening and at least Sunday morning, fire chief Damon Covington said in an update Saturday afternoon. It took more than 100 firefighters to stop the ...
Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations
14 hours ago · Fire Chief Damon Covington said at a news conference Saturday that there are still a "tremendous amount of hot spots." "We have a lot of work to do," he said.
Damon Covington appointed chief of Oakland Fire Department
Oct 27, 2023 · Damon Covington has been serving as interim fire chief for the city of Oakland since June. Today, Mayor Sheng Thao and City Administrator Jestin Johnson announced Covington will stay in the post permanently.
Oakland's new fire chief promises better mental-health care
Nov 13, 2023 · Damon Covington glances down as his son LaMarr Covington pins the fire chief badge on his chest after being officially sworn in as the fire chief for the Oakland Fire Department during a...
Veteran Oakland firefighter named new chief of city's fire …
Oct 27, 2023 · OAKLAND — Damon Covington, a highly respected Oakland firefighter for 24 years, was named Oakland’s next permanent fire chief by Mayor Sheng Thao and City Administrator Jestin Johnson, the city...
Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions
1 day ago · “If air resources don’t get here as quickly as they did, we might have a different report right now,” Damon Covington, the Oakland fire chief, said at a news conference.
Damon Covington - City of Oakland
Damon Covington. On October 27, 2023, Mayor Sheng Thao and Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson announced the selection of Damon Covington to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Oakland. Chief Covington has been the Interim Fire Chief since June 2023.
'This is my dream job': Newly appointed Oakland Fire Chief Damon ...
Oct 28, 2023 · The Oakland Fire Department announced Damon Covington for the permanent position of Fire Chief, after months of serving as the interim chief. Chief Covington was officially sworn in on...
Damon Covington Hired As New Fire Chief After 24 Years With ... - SFGATE
Oct 27, 2023 · After a few months serving as interim chief, Damon Covington has been hired as the new permanent chief of the Oakland Fire Department. Covington has worked for the department for 24...
Oakland Fire Department - City of Oakland
On October 27, 2023, Mayor Sheng Thao and Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson announced the selection of Damon Covington to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Oakland. Chief Covington has been the Interim Fire Chief since June 2023.