Public Safety for Residents
Union Township public safety information is organized in separate sections below: fire and local emergency services, police coverage, and other county resources. Use the section that matches what you need.
Fire Department & Local Emergency Services
Looking for the fire department? Union Township is supported by the local fire department listed below. Union Township also has an active Emergency Management group that coordinates with local responders.
In a fire, medical, or other life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Local Fire Department
Birdsboro Union Fire Department (BUFD) serves Union Township and the surrounding area.
Birdsboro Union Fire Department (BUFD) website
Non-emergency phone: (610) 582-0058
Email: info@bufd7.org
Emergency Services (Berks County)
The Berks County Department of Emergency Services (DES) coordinates countywide emergency preparedness, 9-1-1 communications, and the Berks Alert notification system for residents.
Berks County Department of Emergency Services
Union Township Emergency Management
Union Township Emergency Management coordinates local preparedness and response for storms, outages, and other community emergencies. This is separate from the fire department listing above.
Robert Erb - Emergency Management Coordinator
Cell: 610-476-0988
Office: 610-582-3769
Fax: 610-582-4737
E-Mail: Robert Erb
Preparing for Emergency — household preparedness guides and PDFs.
Police Coverage — Pennsylvania State Police
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) provides police protection for Union Township. Use the links below for PSP services, Troop L (Reading), and the non-emergency line.
For a crime or emergency requiring police response, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency PSP matters, use the Troop L line below.
Pennsylvania State Police Links
Union Township is served by PSP Troop L located in Reading. Their website includes investigations, Camp Cadet, and other services they offer.
State Police Non-Emergency Line
Troop L non-emergency number. Always dial 9-1-1 in a true emergency.
About the Pennsylvania State Police
The Pennsylvania State Police was created by an Act of the legislature which was signed into law by Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker on May 2, 1905. It was the first uniformed police organization of its kind in the United States. Today, the authorized complement of the Pennsylvania State Police is 4,545 sworn members. In addition, over 1,600 civilians serve in a variety of roles throughout the Department.
Core Purpose — To seek justice, preserve peace, and improve the quality of life for all.
Crime Alert Berks
Crime Alert Berks is a non-profit crime-prevention organization serving Berks County. Sign up for community crime alerts and view local incidents.
Berks County Emergency Alerts
Register to receive emergency notifications for Berks County residents (same sign-up service referenced on the township preparedness page).