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.

The Union Fire Protection District  is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions one can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. 

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires start in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials.

Please share these safety tips to keep from having a cooking fire:

• Never leave cooking food  unattended. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling. If you have to leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove.
• If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while  food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.
• You have to be alert when  cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy.
• Always keep an oven mitt and pan  lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the  lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the  pan covered until it is completely cool.
• Have a “kid-free zone” of at  least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is  prepared or carried. 

“Cooking fires can be prevented,” say Fire Chief Russell Hamilton. “they can grow quickly. “Staying in the kitchen, using a timer, and avoiding distractions such as electronics or TV are steps everyone can take to keep families safe in their homes.” 

The Fire District encourages all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” 

Congratulations Captain Greg Miller to the position of Fire Inspector. Captain Miller will be responsible for performing and overseeing the annual fire inspections. A crew of Firefighters will assist Captain Miller in these inspections.  Captain Miller will also be tasked with reviewing plans and drawings for new construction, additions to existing buildings and site work. Overall, he will see to it the Union Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Code is adhered to in the Union Community. 

Russell Hamilton,

Fire Chief, Union Fire District