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  • Category: Misc. History Articles

      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 16 Jan, 2018

      The Horse Drawn Era – Windsor Firemen Retain Warm Spot for Old Dobbin

      Excerpts from The Windsor Daily Star, September 25, 1937 Passing Of Years Has Never Dimmed Regard For Gallant Steeds By William F. Duggan  On Christmas Day, 1916 the few citizens[…]

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      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 17 Dec, 2015

      1957 Windsor Fire Department Family Portrait

      Every family has a family album – a bulging book of nostalgic photos taken over the years. The most evocative of these is the family photo –you, know — the[…]

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    • Meeting-US-Canada
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 18 Sep, 2015

      Returning a Favor – A Firefighting Tale of Two Cities

      For well over 150 years, the fire departments of Windsor, Ontario and its much-larger American neighbor — Detroit, Michigan — have enjoyed a long and cordial professional relationship. On more[…]

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      Bothwell's float with antique hand pumper.
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 20 Jul, 2015

      The 1967 Centennial Fire Truck Parades

      In 1967, Canada celebrated its 100th birthday. From coast to coast that memorable year, there were countless local celebrations ranging from parades, plaque unveilings, fireworks and other special civic projects[…]

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      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 5 Mar, 2015

      All Ready for the Parade!

      With their eye-catching bright red paint, fancy gold-leaf trim and impressive overall appearance, the Windsor Fire Department’s apparatus often led many of the big parades in Windsor – most notably[…]

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      Walkerville aerial truck tractor after fatal collision with hydro pole.
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 22 Sep, 2014

      A Tragic Accident in Walkerville

      Driver training is a vital part of a firefighter’s never-ending education. The ability to competently – and safely — drive fire service vehicles ranging from chief’s automobiles to big pumpers[…]

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    • All Fired Up and Ready To Go
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 11 Jul, 2014

      Windsor Firefighters’ Field Day – Part II

      MYSTERY STEAMER – This interesting photo was taken sometime in the 1930s as Windsor’s annual Labor Day parade formed up. After marching down Ouellette Ave., the parade concluded at Jackson[…]

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      Aerial view of 1955 Firemens' Field Day from atop the ferris wheel
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 21 May, 2014

      Windsor Firefighters’ Field Day

      For more than 50 years, the Labor Day holiday weekend in Windsor meant just two things – the end of summer — and the Windsor Fire Fighters’ Field Day! The[…]

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    • W.F.D. Clowns John Rogers, Jim Meyers and Mark Learmonth with the 1925 LaFrance, 1967
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 7 Jan, 2014

      Clowning Around

      In 1967 — in preparation for the mammoth parade planned to mark Canada’s 100th birthday — three members of the Windsor Fire Department decided to form their own Clown Troupe.[…]

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      For Fire Buffs
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 25 Oct, 2013

      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[…]

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    • WFRS History
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 30 Sep, 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. 9, and the celebration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871[…]

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      WFRS History
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 22 Mar, 2007

      1960 Explosion Remembered

      Many citizens of Windsor will be able to relate to the story in the Windsor Star on October 25, 2005 titled “1960 blast shook city”. It was on this date[…]

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    • WFRS History
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 2 Mar, 2007

      Vehicle Accident – March 2nd 2007

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      WFRS History
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 22 Jan, 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, Emperor Caesar Augustus established the first organized fire brigade[…]

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    • WFRS History
      • in Misc. History Articles
      • — 1 Jan, 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. Grateful Windsor presents[…]

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