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
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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![…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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Preparing for Tornadoes & Thunderstorms
Preparing for a tornado/thunderstorm Plan ahead. Be sure everyone in your household knows where to go and what to do in case of a tornado warning. Know the safest location[...]
Basement Flood Handbook
This handbook provides information on how you can reduce your chances and your neighbours’ chances of having basement flooding. It also provides some background information and descriptions of municipal sewer[…]
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Preparing for a Flood
Preparing for a flood Make an itemized list of personal property well in advance of a flood occurring. Photograph the interior and exterior of your home. Store the list, photos[...]
Power Outage Safety Tips
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FIRE SAFETY TIPS DURING POWER FAILURES When your power is out, you may be introducing potential hazards to your home. Please review the following tips and take[…]
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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[…]
Severe Weather
Thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, blizzards, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and hit hard – posing a threat to life and property. If you are like most Canadians you[…]
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What to do During & After an Earthquake
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Click on the link above to learn what[…]
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Earthquake Guide
An earthquake can strike at any time without warning. Each year, between 70 and 75 earthquakes cause damage around the world. Families should develop specific disaster plans to implement in the[…]
Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
Being physically active provides many health benefits, but during extreme heat it can put you at risk even if you are healthy. Your risk increases if you have: breathing difficulties;[…]
