The Luverne Rescue Squad
It’s a long way from sunny Phoenix, Arizona to Canada’s southernmost city, but one of the more interesting rigs to see service with the Windsor Fire & Rescue Service made[…]
Yearly Archive: 2013
-
Smoke Alarm Guidelines
Working smoke alarms save lives. Don’t be foolish enough to think a barking dog will awaken you or that you will smell smoke – don’t bet your life on it![…]
-
Carbon Monoxide Information
Carbon Monoxide (also called CO) is a poisonous gas that you cannot see, smell or taste and is the cause of some 15,000 cases of accidental poisoning as well as[…]
Get Your Pink On… Fight Cancer with Fire!
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services and the Canadian Cancer Society partnered in a new campaign to assist in the fight against breast cancer. Windsor Fire had one of their fire[…]
-
For Fire Buffs
Are You a Fire Buff? You might remember your excitement as a child when you heard the approaching sirens of a fire crew on their way to assist someone in[…]
The Cafs Pumper
In late 1995, Windsor Fire & Rescue Services took delivery of a new triple combination pumper with a difference. Built by Carl Thibault Ltd. of Drummondville, Quebec on a Spartan[…]
-
Fire Prevention Week 2013: “Prevent Kitchen Fires and Get Cooking with Fire Safety!”
Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6-12 this year, and the theme for 2013 is “Prevent Kitchen Fires and Get Cooking with Fire Safety” “The best way to prevent kitchen[…]
“Wake Up, Get a Working Smoke Alarm” Returns for Next Round of Residential Visits
To combat widespread non-compliance with smoke alarm regulations in Windsor, the Wake Up, Get a Working Smoke Alarm program hit the streets in May of this year. Windsor Fire and[…]
-
Back to Red: 1993 Carl Thibault Pumper
In November, 1974, the Windsor Fire Department took delivery of its first lime-yellow rig – a 1050 IGPM pumper built by King-Seagrave Ltd of Woodstock, Ontario on a tilt-cab Ford[…]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Father Michael Joseph Graham
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Father Michael Joseph Graham, affectionately known as “Father Mike.” Father Mike served as Padre of Windsor Fire and Rescue[…]
-
Pack for Success… Providing Kids with tools for learning!
Sadly, not every student in Windsor and Essex County will return to school this fall with a new backpack and school supplies. These basic necessities for learning, help students to[…]
-
The Saulsbury E.S.U.
During the summer of 2000, the Windsor Fire & Rescue Service took delivery of three new pieces of apparatus built by a well-known American fire apparatus manufacturer – Saulsbury Fire[…]
“The Shops”
Fire engines are complex, sophisticated machines that require a high level of care and maintenance to meet the critical demands of emergency service. Motors, pumps, and aerial devices must always[…]
-
“Wake Up, Get a Working Smoke Alarm” Hits the Streets
To combat the alarming rate of non-compliance with Ontario Fire Code smoke alarm requirements in Windsor, the Wake Up, Get a Working Smoke Alarm program was announced by Windsor Fire[…]
Windsor’s Mobile Command Posts
In the good old days, it wasn’t hard to find the Chief Engineer on the fireground — he was the commanding figure in the white helmet and coat, barking orders[…]
-
Emergency Preparedness Week 2013 to Focuses on Seniors
Emergency Preparedness Week takes place from May 5th to 11th this year. The theme for the week throughout Ontario is “Spotlight on Seniors.” This year’s focus is ensuring seniors and[…]
Working Smoke Alarms Provide Early Fire Detection
To prevent a tragic fire in Windsor, Fire Chief Bruce Montone is urging residents to ensure that they have working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas[…]
-
Fire Station No. 7
Only two Windsor fire stations – the second one opened just last year – have borne the “lucky” No. 7. Until January 1, 1966 the Windsor Fire Department had five[…]
Time to Change your Clocks and the Batteries in all Smoke Alarms
Daylight savings begins on March 10, 2013, and Windsor Fire and Rescue Services recommends that residents replace the old batteries in their smoke alarms when they change their clocks this[…]
