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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
