The Union Road Volunteer Fire Department Inc. was established in 1956. Our district covers 16 sq. miles with a call volume of about 500 calls per year and serve about 7800 residents. We are governed by one Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, four Captains, and a Board of Directors. We operate with a 1000 gallon Engine, 3000 gallon Pumper Tanker, 75' Ladder Truck, Custom Built Light Rescue Engine and a Brush Truck. We are located in the southern portion of Gaston County.