DeWine and Cross On Hand for Kenton Fire Truck Dedication Ceremony

Several visitors were in attendance Wednesday for the Kenton Fire Department fire truck dedication event.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined former representative Jon Cross, who helped secure funding for the purchase, and former House Speaker Rep. Jason Stephens.

They were on hand to welcome the new fire engine to the fire department’s fleet.

The engine was purchased by grant money awarded to the department in 2024.

DeWine, Cross and several other officials helped to push the engine into the fire station.

Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb was also on hand and gave remarks during the ceremony.

Statement posted on the Kenton Professial Firefighter’s Local 563:

“We had a very special day at Kenton Fire yesterday, we were happy to celebrate our new E72 with Jon Cross and Governor Mike DeWine! We cannot thank all of the people involved in the process of making this truck be a possibility enough. Without Jon Cross continued efforts this truck would not be sitting here today.
Another special thank you to all the faces that showed up yesterday to celebrate with us!
This new truck is going to be a game changer for our community. We’re seeing 31 years of development and improvements in this fire apparatus. Keep following along the next few days for another walk around post explaining all of the benefits and improvements on our new E72″

(pictures from Jon Cross’ personal Facebook page, and are used by his permission)