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Union fire district year end summary for 2023

  

Total responses = (1,866) up from the previous year (1,789) an increase of (77)

Fires to include: = 176  

Buildings / Vehicles / Brush / Flue / Misc

Overheat to include: = 5

Overpressure / Ruptures / Explosions / Overheat 

Rescue Responses to include: = 1070 

Emergency Medical Incidents / Assist EMS / MVA / Entrapments / Other

Hazardous Conditions to include: = 58

Fuel Spills / Gas Leaks / Power Lines / Electrical Hazards / Other 

Service Calls to include: = 13

Assist Police / Animal Assistance / Mutual Aid Standby

Good Intent Calls to include: = 424

Check the Area / Controlled Burns / Unable to locate

Automatic Alarms to include: = 109

Smoke Detectors / Sprinkler Systems

Other to include: = 11 

Citizen Complaint / Severe Weather 


Fire Prevention and Training Activities for 2023

Commercial Occupancy Activities = 903.00

  • Inspections = 798
  • Consultations = 28
  • Reviews = 20

Fireworks Display Permits = 2

Fireworks Sales Permits = 3

Hood System Permits = 2

Fire Alarm System Permit = 4

New Sprinkler System Permits = 1

New Occupancy Permits = 24

New Commercial Building Permits = 20

Documented Fire Training hours = 11,319.00 hours


Fire District Highlights For 2023

  • Firefighters attended Union Police Officer Rick Niece Retirement Luncheon.
  • Humane Society of Franklin County utilized the Station #1 Maintenance Bay

                    for vaccinations to pets.

  • New 8214 Precision pumper placed in service. Pierce pumper placed at two’s as 8224.
  • Crews stood by at the January Polar Plunge Event.
  • Franklin County Fire Chiefs met with the Sheriff’s Department and Prosecuting Attorney to      establish SOG for suspicious fires. 
  • Fire, EMS Operation Board continues to address dispatch and communications.
  • The Fire District continues its financial evaluation by an independent audit.
  • Franklin County Fire Training Officers met and established Mutual Aid trainings throughout the year.
  • Firefighters selected Manufacturer of new SCBAs.
  • SCBAs purchased, trained on, and put in service.
  • The Fire District recognized as Business of the Month. Featured in the Chamber Newsletter. 
  • Review and adoption of the 2021 ICC series of Building Codes.
  • Attend the St. Patrick Day Parade.
  • Numerous Planning Committee meetings to discuss future. 
  • The Fire District destroyed 8224 and received funding for doing so.
  • Up graded insulation of Station #1 Electrical Room.
  • Testing of Fire Ladders Completed.
  • Testing of fire pumps on apparatus completed.
  • Outdated AFFF Foam disposed of with proper disposing company.
  • Numerous 8212 flag  presentations for former Firefighter funeral services.
  • Photos of newer apparatus with upgrade to website.
  • Old, outdated fire house donated to St. Louis Zoo for animal protection.
  • Allen Roofing replaced the roof at Station #2.
  • Active Shooter training at WHS with leading First Response agencies.
  • Strip and refinish training room flooring.
  • Station #3 upstairs furnace and AC unit replaced.
  • Updated backup generator circuits at Station #1.
  • Numerous Mutual Aid Tanker Operation Trainings.
  • Numerous 8296 Mutual Aid Rescue Trainings.
  • Crews worked with UPD & FCSD participating in Intruder Drills at local schools.
  • Crews participated in numerous community parades throughout the year.
  • Firefighters participated in a Rope Rescue Class @ Station #1. 
  • Numerous Tax Rate Meetings to recognize and set 2024 Fire District tax rates. 
  • Firefighters continue to receive EMS training and Medical Control through SSM.
  • Tanker truck propane training held at Huellinghoffs.
  • July drought conditions postponed fireworks displays until September.
  • Fire Prevention Poster Contest for Grade Schools held.
  • Numerous processions recognizing  veterans who visited Washington DC.
  • Numerous MoDot Meetings to discuss highway incident needs.
  • Hand Pumper put on display at Government Center During Fire Prevention Week.
  • Numerous Public Relation Activities during Fire Prevention Week. 
  • Crews continue to assist public with replacing batteries in smoke detectors. 
  • Union Fire continues to work with the County Commission to have the County pay for the initial set up of a pre alert system for Fire and EMS Stations.
  • Replaced upstairs AC/Furnace at station #3.
  • Began working with First Due to make a reporting switch over.
  • Award Dinner was held on December 2. 


Tasks for 2024: 

· The task of improving radio communications for Fire & EMS continues.  Union Fire continues to work        with FCD & A&W Communications to get the pre-alert system set up and operational.

· Switch reporting system over to First Due.

· Station entry doors will be replaced or upgraded.

· Station security and entry door security upgrade.

· Station #1 Bunkroom HVAC replacement.

· Administrative Secretary replacement do to retirement.

· Begin using a new reporting system called First Due.

· Have Station #1 parking lot sealed and striped.  


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