Union Fire Protection District

08/21/2026

This week Union’s firefightershave been training with St. Louis Metro Strike Team 5 on night boat operations. Crews have been training on the Missouri River in Washington.
Crews utilized 82Boat2I for the training. This boat is lightweight, maneuverable, and inflatable, which allows us to get to areas traditional boat would not be able to. Especially in rough waters.

08/14/2026

HWY 50 has been reopened

08/14/2026

*****Roadway Reopened as of 4pm*****

HWY 50 will be completely shut down at Old Hwy 50 near Compass Health for an extended period of time due to an MVA. Avoid the area and plan alternate routes.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Due to an excessive call volume from the storm, crews will be responding to calls based on their priority. Response times may be extended.

08/09/2026

STOP. LOOK. LOCK.
Every year on average 37 children die of heatstroke from being left unattended in a hot car. Together we can reach a goal of bringing that number to 0.

It is essential for parents and caregivers everywhere to remember: Stop. Look. Lock. Before leaving a vehicle, stop, look for a child, and lock the car doors. It only takes a second. The biggest risk factor for vehicular heatstroke is change in routine.

In as little as 10 minutes a vehicle interior temperature can increase 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, hot car deaths can even occur in outdoor temperatures as low as 57 degrees. Children's core temperature rise three-five times faster than that of adults, making children at a much higher risk for heat stroke.

These tips could save a child’s life:
• NEVER leave a child in a vehicle unattended, not even for a minute.
• Make it a habit to check your entire vehicle, especially the back seat, EVERY time you exit the car.
• Always lock your car when you aren’t using it, and put the keys out of reach. Even if you don’t have a child of your own, a child in your neighborhood could get into your unlocked vehicle.
• Keep an item in the back seat, like a toy. Put the toy up front with you when your child is in the car seat to serve as a reminder. Or, put your purse or work bag in the back seat with the child.
• If you see a child in distress in a vehicle, act. Call 911 immediately and get help.

NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke

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07/28/2026

The Union Fire Protection District has been working heavily on our district's strategic planning for the future. This has included conducting a detailed assessment and evaluation of our current apparatus, and what our future planning for apparatus needs will be. During this evaluation, and following our recent ISO evaluation, it was determined that the District can operationally eliminate one tanker from the fleet. The elimination of a tanker will not affect our current ISO rating.

Based on this evaluation, the decision was made to pursue the sale of our 2005 Kenworth Tanker. As the District began discussing the formal bid process, the Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District submitted a bid to purchase the tanker. Their submitted offer and the proposed sale agreement were presented to and approved by the Board of Directors at the July Board meeting. The sale of this apparatus to our neighboring district is beneficial to both our organizations. Through our mutual aid agreements this tanker will still serve our district should the need arise.

Effective July 27, 2026, the 2005 Kenworth Tanker has been sold to the Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District. As part of this fleet adjustment, our 2003 Kenworth Tanker will be reassigned to House 1, and will operate as Tanker 8213.

07/27/2026

‼️We’re all in this together, Missouri!
⚠️Extreme Heat Warning today and Monday. The heat index is expected to climb to 110 and higher for almost all of Missouri this afternoon and again on Monday afternoon.
✅Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
✅Drink plenty of water, sports drinks, or natural fruit juices to stay hydrated.
✅Avoid alcohol and beverages that contain caffeine as these tend to be dehydrating.
✅If outdoor activity is unavoidable, take plenty of breaks in the shade, or in an air conditioned environment away from the heat.

07/22/2026

Union Fire has 2 members on deployment with Missouri Task Force 1 in Texas for record flooding with more rainfall expected due to a tropical storm system headed their way. This is the latest updated for the team.

Missouri Task Force 1 Repositions to Maintain Readiness Ahead of Potential Tropical Weather.

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. — July 21, 2026 — After successfully completing its mission supporting operations along the Rio Grande in Zapata County, Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1) will reposition to San Antonio on Wednesday to support ongoing preparedness efforts as Tropical Storm Bertha moves across the Gulf of America.

Over the past several days, MO-TF1 has worked alongside state and local partners to support operations along the Rio Grande, providing specialized water rescue resources, monitoring changing river conditions, and remaining prepared to respond as mission needs evolved. Throughout the deployment, the task force strengthened relationships with local emergency management officials and partner agencies while helping enhance regional response capabilities.

The task force will depart South Texas Wednesday morning and is expected to arrive in the San Antonio area early Wednesday afternoon, where team members will stage alongside other emergency response resources. This strategic repositioning ensures MO-TF1 remains prepared to respond quickly should additional mission assignments arise as weather conditions develop.
While staging, task force members will continue inspecting and maintaining equipment, conducting training, and refining operational capabilities to ensure the team remains mission ready. These periods of staging provide valuable opportunities to strengthen proficiency, reinforce teamwork, and prepare personnel for rapid deployment whenever called upon.

Missouri Task Force 1 remains in excellent spirits, fully mission ready, and prepared to respond wherever assigned. The team remains committed to supporting communities in need and stands ready to carry out any mission requested as conditions continue to evolve.

07/22/2026

We would like to thank Monster Energy for their donation of some much needed pick-me-ups. It’s always great to see them roll into the station.