The Training Division consists of the Chief Training Officer, 3 Training Officers and a Training Clerk. The Division is responsible for the training, development, and examination of recruits following their appointment, as well as the training and development of candidates for promotion to officer ranks. The Division coordinates the training activities of numerous instructors within the Department who provide specialized training in areas such as hazardous materials response, first aid and CPR, semi-automatic defibrillation, auto extrication, and land-based water rescue.
The Division plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates ongoing departmental training to ensure members maintain the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform their duties safely and effectively. It maintains training records and monitors training requirements to ensure personnel remain current and compliant with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, policies, and recognized best practices. The Division also reviews and updates training curriculum and programs to reflect legislative changes, evolving operational requirements, emerging risks, and current industry standards.
An adequate training and development program is a mandatory requirement for all fire departments under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act. The Division also provides on-scene safety services at major emergencies.
For information about how to become a Windsor Firefighter follow this link to the Firefighter Recruitment Page within the Human Resources section of the City of Windsor’s Web Site.[
Mobile Live Fire Training Unit
The MLFTU was purchased in a partnership between Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, Amherstburg Fire, Lakeshore Fire and St. Clair College.
The Drager Mobile Live Fire Training Unit is a 53 foot, multipurpose training vehicle designed for versatility of training and ease of transport. It is equipped with an on-board generator and a supply of propane cylinders. A second story can be hydraulically raised during operation and lowered for transport.
Fire Ground Survival Unit
The FGS trailer was purchased in 2023. This trailer and training program ensures firefighters are trained to perform potentially life-saving actions if they become lost, disoriented, injured, low on air or trapped.
Firefighter fatality data has shown that firefighters “becoming trapped and disoriented represent the largest portion of structural fire ground fatalities” (IAFF). There is no other call more challenging to fire ground operations than the moment when firefighters’ personal safety is in imminent danger.
