Union Fire Protection District Overview
The Union Fire Protection District (UFPD) operates three fire stations and one dedicated training facility. All career firefighters are members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665. They are supported by Reserve firefighters and a group of senior active members who offer additional guidance and support. UFPD maintains a fleet of 15 apparatus, including pumpers and rescue boats. In 2023, the district responded to 1,866 incidents, including mutual aid calls to neighboring districts. We have mutual aid agreements with all surrounding departments, Region C, and the statewide mutual aid system. UFPD also houses and maintains the Strike Team 5 Heavy Rescue Truck and Trailer. Community and Coverage Area
Our district serves a mixed urban-rural community of nearly 20,000 residents and spans 96.33 square miles. It includes the city of Union, Missouri—home to approximately 12,600 people and the county seat of Franklin County. The district is composed of approximately 40% agricultural, 45% residential, and 15% industrial areas. It is located about 45 minutes west of St. Notable facilities within the district include:
The Franklin County Adult Detention Center (housing city, county, state, and federal inmates)
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities
Multi-story commercial, educational, and industrial buildings, including East Central College
Interstate I-44 (southern border)
A large sanitation treatment plant
A central railway line
Several Ameren UE substations
Three major petroleum pipelines: Explorer, ConocoPhillips, and Missouri Pipeline
