History can be informative, educational and sometimes entertaining. We offer this collection of stories, photographs and documentary to provide a deeper, reflective look into the evolution of the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services through the years. We hope you find it interesting. If you have additional, related information you’d like us to consider for inclusion, please contact us.
04.28.2011 :New Chicago Fireboat Honors Fallen Firefighter - The fireboat is called the Christopher Wheatley for the 31-year-old Chicago firefighter who died Aug...
09.30.2010 :Historic fires led to Fire Prevention Day - Fall is upon us -- the autumnal equinox, to be specific. Also remember that Fire Prevention Day is Oct...
01.22.2006 :A Brief History of Firefighting -
2006 marks the 2000th anniversary of firefighting as it is known today.
In 6 A.D. after a disastrous fire in Rome,..
01.01.2000 :A History of Fighting Windsor’s Fires - 1849 - The Great Fire of Windsor. The community is ill-equipped to handle the situation. Detroit’s fire department crosses the Detroit River to save its little neighbour...
03.22.2007 :1960 Explosion Remembered -
Many citizens of Windsor will be able to relate to the story in the Windsor Star on October 25,..
12.01.1999 :Highlights of our 150 Year Anniversary -
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