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Welcome to the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services website. Here you will find a wealth of information about our fire service, our firefighters, our firefighting history, fire education and fire prevention.
We invite your comments and suggestions and hope your visit is enjoyable and informative.  FIREFEST Extinguished For 2010
The TOUGHEST 2 MINUTES IN SPORT became a little tougher this weekend. FIREFEST battled extreme heat and rain during a one of kind event down at Windsor’s Riverfront Festival Plaza. 34 corporate teams stumbled and fumbled through the Corporate Combat Relays on Friday night - double the amount of teams in 2009. Collectively, the teams raised $16,500 for Transition to Betterness. This was the 9th year for FIREFEST, which has raised over $65,000 for local Windsor-Essex charities. WINNERS:
On Saturday, 134 firefighters (men and women) from across USA and Canada – including Windsor and Tecumseh competed in the FIREFIT Championships Regional Challenge. Firefighters came from Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Newfoundland, Quebec, Manitoba and Ontario. The firefighter combat challenge is “The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports !” Firefighters took on the challenging course in heavy rain conditions. Windsor’s Team Parker Construction dominated on their home court.
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Windsor Team Parker Construction is now preparing for the Canadian Nationals in Brampton, Ontario on Labour Day Weekend and the World Championships in Myrtle Beach, SC in November. 2010 Windsor’s Team Parker Construction 2 time World Champions and 5 time Canadian Champions Windsor’s Team Parker Construction is competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge for its 14th year. During this time, the team has donated their season winnings to Windsor Fire & Rescue Services - equalling over $130,000 worth of fire equipment. Windsor is a threat to challenge for another Canadian and World championship in 2010. The popularity of this unique sport continues to grow. January 2010, Windsor team member Darren Hillman participated in the first FIREFIT Dubai, United Arab Emirates Event. FIREFIT brought a team of Canada’s best competitors with a range of expertise in coaching, hosting and training firefighters for the competition. The first UAE International FIREFIT Championship was held in conjunction with the prestigious 2010 Intersec Convention held yearly in Dubai.
The 2010 team members are Darren Hillman, Jack Bailey, Rob Fawcett, Laureano Cordeiro, Locky Gelinas, and P.D. Pinsonneault. ABOUT THE CHALLENGE:
The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports ! As seen on TSN, ESPN2 & Versus, the Firefighter Combat Challenge was developed to showcase physical fitness and is about people doing their job safer and better. 3 to 5 person teams compete individually against the clock wearing full firefighting gear. The Challenge tasks are timed and completed sequentially. In Canada, FIREFIT Championships has specialized in presenting firefighter events, across Canada since 1994. The competition has grown over the years and the tour has visited every province in Canada – with 12 events scheduled this year. Competitors come from every Province and Territory as well as the United States, New Zealand, England and Dubai. A 1 hour Canadian Championship show is aired on TSN, OLN & RDS. In 2010, the Canadian Championships will be held in Brampton, Ontario. In USA, Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge® began in 1991. In early spring, the Challenge attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments to over 25 events and has expanded to New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. At the USA regional level, competitors must complete the competition course within a certain time limit in order to qualify for the world championships. In 2010, the World Championships will be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Windsor’s “Team Parker Construction” will be featured during FIREFEST at Windsor’s Riverfront Festival Plaza August 20 & 21. FIREFESTis the hottest 2 day, family event of the summer ! The event will bring large groups of firefighters, family & friends to Windsor for this South Western Ontario regional stop. Firefighters from across Canada and the USA will compete. The festival will feature Corporate and Media Combat Relay Teams stumbling through the course on Friday night while the professionals tear up the course on Saturday. The KID ZONE will provide entertainment for the little ones. Proceeds benefit Transition to Betterness. This is the 9th yearfor FIREFEST which has raised over $50,000 for local charities.  Stay Cool This Summer Learn how to prevent the dangerous health impacts from extreme heat. Click here for more information (pdf).  The Basement Flood Handbook This handbook provides information on how you can reduce your chances and your neighbours’ chances of having basement flooding. There are 20 flood reduction options in this handbook. Click here to download (pdf).  Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Heating Element Fire Hazard The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Maytag Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. Click here for more information (pdf) Important Ontario Fire Code Information for Building Owners in the City of Windsor
>> Click here for more information  Hotel Fire Safety Requirements for Hotel Owners & Operators - Compliance Dates Click here to download (pdf)   Latest News Articles:
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