Union Fire Company No. 1 of Oxford recently completed two intensive vehicle rescue drills to reinforce critical skills for emergency response. Organized with Elder Technical Rescue, LLC, the training sessions were attended by approximately 24 members each and were instrumental in preparing firefighters for complex rescue scenarios.

The first drill, held at Chews Towing in Oxford, focused on stabilizing ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 1515 hours the Union Fire Company No 1 along with mutual aide units were dispatched to the 300 block of Broad Street in Oxford Borough for a reported house fire.

Engine 21-1 (FF Kern) responded shortly after dispatch. Engine 21-1 laid a 5” supply line from the hydrant at the intersection of Broad St and S 4th St and arrived to find a 2 story multiple occupancy dwelling ... (Full Story & Photos)

Effective Sunday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m., Chester County will enter a mandatory burn ban due to extreme fire risk. This ban, ordered by the Chester County Commissioners, will remain in effect for at least 30 days as dry weather conditions persist. Forecasts indicate no rain in the immediate future, elevating the risk of brush fires that threaten public safety, property, and our region’s extensive ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday afternoon at 1530 hours the Union Fire Company No.1 was dispatched to assist the Community Fire Company of Rising Sun on a residential structure fire in the 800 block of Ragan Road in the Conowingo section of Cecil County, Maryland. Engine 21-2 responded with a crew of 6 on dispatch and arrived as the 4th due engine company. Tanker 21 also responded and supplied water to Engine 8. The crew ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Past President and Past Fire Chief Lonnie Brown of the Union Fire Company No. 1. Chief Brown joined our ranks in 1956 and dedicated himself to serving the Oxford Community for many decades, alongside many family members who followed in his footsteps.

Chief Brown held the position of Fire Chief from 1970 to 1973 and later served as President in 1997 ... (Full Story & Photos)