The Kingston and Union Fire Districts, along with the town of South Kingstown, are offering scholarships worth $1,000 to $2,500 each for graduating high school seniors or current South Kingstown firefighters and their families. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the class of 2024 or
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Our Mission
The mission of the Union Fire District is to provide a range of fire related services designed to protect the lives and property of the residents of the Town of South Kingstown from the adverse effects of fires, emergencies and exposure to other dangerous conditions.
Recent News
Union Fire District Reminds Residents to Change Clocks and Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins
Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown (UFD) remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, and clocks will be moved ahead
Read moreSafety Tips For Expected Weekend Winter Weather
With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions. Stay Informed: While snow totals may continue to change, much of Rhode Island can expect some snowfall with lower totals for cities and towns closer to the coast. Visit
Read moreUnion Fire District Swears-in New Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal
Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown (UFD) are pleased to announce that Dennis Bernier has been selected as the new Fire Marshal, and Keith Maine as the new Assistant Fire Marshal. Bernier was sworn in by the Board of Wardens during a ceremony on Oct.
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