Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2021!
This year’s FPW campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” works to educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make. Knowing what to do when[...]
Category: News
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Dyna-Yard Lanyard recalled due to lack of certification
Affected products Black Dyna-Yard Lanyard with Silver or Gold Hardware Product description This recall involves the Dyna-Yard energy-absorbing lanyards. The products are black with silver or gold hardware and[…]
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Get Emergency Alerts, Get Windsor Alerts.
Emergency notifications, straight from the City of Windsor to you. The Alerts Windsor System provides accurate and immediate emergency notifications from the City of Windsor to your cell, work, or[...]
A Message from the Chief
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, like all emergency services, is working hard in our community balancing response to those in need with current COVID -19 protocols. We appreciate your patience[…]
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Open Burning Not Permitted
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services would like to remind residents that open-air burning is not permitted within the City of Windsor. Use of devices such as chimineas, outdoor fireplaces, fire[…]
The Can-Am Police-Fire Games will be Hosted in Windsor in 2022
The Can-Am Police-Fire Games are a biennial, multi-sport event that take place in North America. The event occurs in the summer months over a 6 day period (Monday-Sunday). The City[…]
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Sewer Master Plan
The City of Windsor is developing a Sewer Master Plan to better understand flooding issues in the City. A website has been launched as part of the City’s Sewer Master[…]
Get Out & Stay Out
Fire and smoke spread so quickly, the fire department may not arrive in time to save you in a fire. When the smoke alarms sound, get out immediately and call[…]
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DRYER SAFETY: Oily Rags in Dryers – “Recipe for Disaster”
There have been several incidents in hotels and restaurants where rags or towels that were used to clean up oily spills such as oil from deep fryers were washed and[…]
Safe storage of 9V and other household batteries
The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Ontario (OFMEM) has recently received several inquiries from fire departments relating to a video that is circulating over the internet. The[…]
