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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.

Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event that takes place every year during the first full week of May. It encourages Canadians to be ready to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours during an emergency crisis. This enables first responders to focus on those in urgent need.

For more information on how to get prepared, please visit the Emergency Preparedness section on our website, or go to Emergency Mangagement Ontario and GetPrepared.ca.

Latest News Articles:

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Emergency Preparednss Week
05.07.2012 - Are you prepared? Emergencies and disasters can happen anywhere, anytime, often without warning. Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) and Fire Chief Bruce Montone is encouraging residents to make a family plan and prepare a kit. “Sit down with your family to discuss any special needs re.. Read More.

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Grade 3 Class Enjoys Free Lunch for Learning
02.17.2012 - On Thursday, February 16, Mademoiselle Crouse’s Grade 3 class at McCallum School was treated to a pizza party courtesy of the Children’s Safety Village of Windsor and Essex County. The lunch was for winning first prize, awarded to the students after they had beaten out more than 40 competing classes.. Read More.

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Windsor Residents Win Fire Safety Awards
11.01.2011 - Each year the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office calls upon fire departments throughout the province to submit nominations for Fire Safety Awards. These awards are bestowed upon individuals or organizations that have partnered with fire services by providing time, expertise or resources in support of fir.. Read More.

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Change of Command Ceremony
10.25.2011 - On October 6th, 2011, Windsor Fire and Rescue Services held a Change of Command Ceremony at which Chief David J. Fields was relieved by Chief R. Bruce Montone. Click here for photos from the event. (pdf) Read More.

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