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Union Township Fire Rescue

Union Township Fire Rescue located in Warren County, Ohio. Operations are coordinated under the direction of Chief Napier.

Union Township Fire Rescue protects approximately 4,700 residents & 19 sq miles in South-central Warren County Ohio. Our services are operated from 1 fire station, operating 2 Engines, 1 Tanker, 2, Boats, 2 Medics, 1 EMS car, and 2 Command Vehicles.

05/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/Paramedic John Joerger on his promotion to Lieutenant.

Lieutenant Joerger has been a member of UTFR since July 2020. Throughout his time with the department, he has played an integral role in maintaining the department’s fire inspection division, while also serving as the shift lead for Unit 2.

As Lieutenant, Joerger will assume responsibilities as the shift supervisor for Unit 3 while continuing to oversee and support operations within the fire inspection bureau.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Joerger on this well-earned promotion.

05/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Dustin Perry on his promotion to Captain.

Captain Perry has proudly served Union Township for over 17 years. During that time, he has demonstrated strong leadership, dedication, and commitment to the department and the community. He has been serving as the shift supervisor for Unit 1 and will continue in that role while taking on additional responsibilities in his new position.

Congratulations, Captain Perry!

04/29/2026

Unit 1 crews responded to I71 SB at the 27/7 for a report of a multi vehicle crash. On arrival crews found a semi that had collided with another semi then ran off the road and jackknifed. Fortunately no injuries were reported however the recently filled Diesel settle tank ruptured causing a large amount of Diesel fuel to spill on the roadway and in the ditch line. Crews from Deerfield Township along with greater Cincinnati Haz-Mat were requested to the scene to assist with preventing the fuel from getting into waterways. The EPA is on scene. Big thanks to DTFR for the assistance. Deerfield Township Fire Rescue (Warren County, Ohio)

04/23/2026

Crews have recently participated in several training opportunities, including a very chilly water rescue training alongside our area mutual aid departments, as well as completing a driver check-off for our newest full-time member.
With summer quickly approaching, we look forward to many more days of training and continuing to sharpen our skills. Thank you to Deerfield Township Fire Rescue (Warren County, Ohio) for the invite to a great refresher and learning experience during water rescue training.

03/15/2026

Union Township Fire Rescue is proud to welcome Firefighter/Paramedic Josh Lipps as our newest full-time member.

Josh brings 17 years of fire service experience, serving communities across multiple counties throughout the region. Josh is an experienced Firefighter/Paramedic, and holds several technical rescue certifications that add valuable expertise to our department.

Josh will be assigned to Unit 1, and he is excited to get started serving the residents of Union Township and South Lebanon.

Please join us in welcoming Josh to the UTFR family and wishing him a safe and successful career with our department.

Welcome to the team, Josh!

03/06/2026

Please join us in Congratulating Firefighter Cody Martin on his promotion to Full-Time Firefighter with Union Township Fire Rescue. Cody has been a part time member of UTFR since 2024. Cody will be joining Unit 3 beginning in April. Congratulations Cody you’ll do great things!!!

02/27/2026

Crews are on scene of a pole fire at N Section and Pike St. Duke is enroute please avoid the area.

02/22/2026

Join us in congratulating John Joerger. He has passed his registry test and is now a Nationally Registerd Paramedic as well as a state of Ohio certified Paramedic! Congratulations John job well done.

02/18/2026

Today marks a major milestone for two of our own — Firefighter Cody Martin and Firefighter John Joerger — who have officially graduated from the Butler Tech Paramedic Program!

This program demands tremendous sacrifice and commitment. Over the past year, they’ve completed more than 1,000 hours of classroom instruction and in-person clinical training — all while continuing to serve our community. That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed.

While they still have their National Registry exam ahead of them, today represents the most challenging and time-intensive portion of their journey. Completing paramedic school is no small feat, and both Cody and John have earned every bit of this accomplishment.

Union Township Fire Rescue is proud of you both. Your hard work strengthens our department and enhances the level of care we provide to the residents of our community every single day.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Martin and Firefighter Joerger on this incredible achievement!

02/08/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our retired Fire Chief Fred LaFollette. Chief LaFollette served his community for over 43 years including the last 27 years of his career as the fire chief. He diligently served Salem Twp and the Village of Morrow in many ways.
He was a mentor and friend to so many, none more than both chiefs who have succeeded him in leading the department that he loved. Chief LaFollette led our department through many trying times and the organization that serves today is a testimony to his excellent leadership and service.
Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to countless people from all walks of life. He was great blessing to all that called him Chief and friend. Please join us in praying for his family. Rest in His peace, Chief. We love you and we've got it from here.

Address

285 East Pike Street
South Lebanon, OH
45065

Telephone

+15134942566

Website

http://www.uniontownshipwarrencounty.com/

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