Mission
The City of Union Gap Fire Department is dedicated to preserving life, property, and the environment utilizing effective principles and practices of modern fire, emergency medical, and life safety technology. We accomplish this through the following:
Service
We shall provide exceptional service in all areas through ongoing evaluation and improvement.
Teamwork
We believe teamwork is essential to achieve our goals. Teamwork will be accomplished through skillful communication and personal cooperation.
Accountability
We are responsible as professionals for our actions.
Integrity
We demand honesty, loyalty, and dedication.
Respect
We practice mutual respect by setting a personal example of trust, fairness, and recognizing the dignity of others.
We practice mutual respect by setting a personal example of trust, fairness, and recognizing the dignity of others.
Bill Steele- Fire Chief
Winter/holiday safety tips
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
- Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
- Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
- Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
- Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.
- Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.
- Keep decorations away from windows and doors.