Welcome to Union Fire Protection District

Please keep in mind the number of persons in the Community contracting COVID-19 is increasing every day. We all are trying to return to our normal daily routines however, more time is needed for a vaccine to be developed and administered. 

In the meantime continue to practice everyday preventive actions as recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are working to help keep you and the community safe from the threat of a novel, or new corona virus. Take the following everyday steps to help avoid the spread of not only the Covid but all respiratory viruses:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, throw the tissue away, and then wash your hands.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Continue social distancing, staying six feet apart.
• Recommend wearing a face mask when in public.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as 

                    remote controls and doorknobs.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.

     As Thanksgiving approaches and we prepare for the day the Union Fire District urges residents to use extra caution and keep safety in mind when frying turkeys due to the fire and burn potential. 

     Although frying substantially cuts down on cooking time and some believe fried turkey taste better.  The National Fire Protection Association and the American Burns Association discourage using turkeys’ fryers citing the fires and injuries associated with turkey frying devices. Turkey frying devices have a risk of tipping over, overheating, or spilling hot oil which may lead to fires and burns. 

     Following the manufacturers use and safety guidelines can make the frying experience a safer one. Some guidelines to follow are:

     · Never use in, on or under garage, breezeway, carport, or porch

     · Place fryer in full view on a flat surface in an open area away from structures

     · Never leave fryer unattended, keep children and pets away

     · Make sure poultry is completely thawed and dry

     · Slowly lower poultry into hot oil

     · If cooking oil begins to smoke immediately turn off gas supply off

        to allow oil to cool 

     · If a fire occurs immediately call 911, Do no extinguish fire with water

     Failing to properly measure the required oil often causes spill over resulting in fires or burns. Do a trial run to determine how much oil one’s turkey will need. 

     · Place the thawed turkey on the poultry rack and place in the empty

        cold frying pot 

     · Fill pot with water until turkey is covered 

     · Remove turkey and mark water level

     · Empty out frying pot and dry.

     · The level mark will be the amount of oil needed for frying 

     The practice of deep-frying turkeys for the holidays has become quite popular and has changed the traditional meal preparation into a social gathering. The Union Fire District hopes your Thanksgiving holiday is a safe and enjoyable one.   

Firefighters from Union Fire Station #3 reported to the Pacific Fire Training Tower on October 21.  Union was one of the many Districts who attended a mutual aid training exercise.  Pacific, Eureka, Cedar Hill, and Boles where just a few.  The training consisted of working with each other in addressing the needs encountered at a structure fire.  Shown are Union Firefighters Hutchings and Steinkamp.

Russell Hamilton,

Fire Chief, Union Fire District