By Patricia Scheyer

NKyTribune reporter

Independence Fire District Assistant Fire Chief Nick Russell covered several topics when addressing the Kenton County Mayors’ group Saturday morning, but the Kenton County Public Safety Training Center was at the top of the list, mainly because the center is in urgent need of funds to help it continue on the journey to reality.

On August 21, the Fire Chief’s Association approved spending up to $600,000 to make the Ft. Wright site ready for the new building.

The funding will allow for site excavation, the installation of underground utilities — including a water main and hydrants, a storm water main, underground detention, and sanitary sewer. A three-story live fire training structure will also be added to the site.

Russell explained that the eng

See Full Page