The Union Fire Company No. 1 is pleased to announce the operational and administrative officers for 2026.

Operational Officers;

Fire Chief Matthew Woolston
Deputy Fire Chief Dylan Kane
Deputy Chief of EMS Gary Vinnacombe
Assistant Fire Chief Robert Stewart
Captain J.P. Bennett
Captain Zachary Holmes
Career Captain Steven Kern
Lieutenant Luis Chavez
Safety Officer Lupita Nava
Hoseman Jack Jacobson
Hoseman ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, the officers and members of the Union Fire Company No. 1, along with family and friends, honored the life and legacy of Past Assistant Chief David R. Vining.

Assistant Chief Vining passed away on October 7th at the age of 84. He served the community as a volunteer firefighter for over 61 years, always helping with countless company functions such as bingo nights and the carnival. He ... (Full Story & Photos)

Frank graduated on July 9, 2025, after 21 years of service to the United States Navy. Franks' final day of active service will be July 31, 2025.

Frank joined the Union Fire Company No. 1 in early 2004 as a Probationary member.

In late spring of 2004, he decided to join the United States Navy. On May 4th, 2004, Frank reported to RTC Great Lakes, IL. for recruitment training. After the completion ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 1300 hours, the Union Fire Company No. 1 was alerted to the 300 block of Catamount road in Upper Oxford Township for a reported brush fire.

Brush 21 (FF Witiak) arrived and reported a large brush fire in a cut field and began a "pump and roll" operation to extinguish the rapidly spreading fire.

Squad 21 (Captain Kern) arrived and assisted with fire suppression as well as supplied water to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 25th, members attended the 2nd annual First Responders Day at Grace Baptist Church in Oxford. Local first responders from Southern Chester County attended a service followed by lunch and fellowship at the church.

At the June company meeting, UFC chaplain Wilson presented a gift given to the membership by the church.

Thank you to Grace Baptist Church for the invitation and the gift of a wooden ... (Full Story & Photos)