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It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow WFRS wishes to announce the sudden passing of Firefighter Wesley Orr early this morning just shy of his 26th birthday. Please keep Wesley and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this time of grief. *JL
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It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that WFRS announces the passing of Firefighter Chris Parent after a courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris' family during this difficult time. *JL
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It is with heavy hearts Windsor Fire & Rescue Services sadly announces the unexpected passing of Captain Tim Papineau yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim's family at this time. *JL
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Congratulations goes out to Acting District Chief Rizza! Joslyne is serving today as the first female to Act as a District Chief
@WindsorFire1
. Congrats!
@CityWindsorON
#YQG
#firefighters
@WPFFA_Local_455
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Captain Beth Hawkins is formally promoted as WFRS' first female captain on the floor.
#Congratulations
!!
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Chief Fire Prevention Officer John Lee is set to retire December 31, 2021 after more than 31 years of dedicated service.
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Thank you to all firefighters and dispatchers everywhere who are working today, spending their holiday away from their families.
#MerryChristmas
#BeSafe
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Sadly former Deputy Chief Tim Berthiaume has passed away. Tim rose through the ranks from firefighter to Deputy Chief Windsor, Deputy Chief Calgary and finishing his career as Fire Chief Leamington. Please keep Tim and his family in your thoughts. *JL
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**PROMOTION ALERT** Congratulations to Mike Coste on his promotion to Chief Fire Prevention Officer
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@WPFFA_Local_455
Best of luck CFPO Coste!
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**PROMOTION ALERT** Congratulations to Mike Mio on his recent promotion to Assistant Chief
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@WPFFA_Local_455
@Howlie31
. Good luck AC Mio in your new role!
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One of the firefighters in the neighborhood came out to assist at the Windermere fire this afternoon. *JL
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First time for WFRS that 4 females are retiring in the same year.
#Firefighters
#dispatch
#publiceducation
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"PROMOTION ALERT” Congratulations to Firefighter Michael Burke on being promoted to Captain
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@WPFFA_Local_455
#firefighters
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Merry Christmas to all WFRS staff working today who are away from their families keeping our community safe.
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**RETIREMENT ALERT** Oct 21st, 2022, District Chief Kamron Lauzon after 31 years. WFRS wishes you a long and happy retirement. Thank you for your service
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
#YQG
@WPFFA_Local_455
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Important Message 911 system is down for Tecumseh, Essex, Lakeshore, Leamington and Amherstburg. If you have a Fire Emergency please call 519 258 4444. Will update when back up and running.
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“PROMOTION ALERT” Sean Ryan officially promoted to the rank of Captain
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
Congratulations Sean, good luck!
@WPFFA_Local_455
#firefighters
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Crews doing a great job on scene at a working fire today
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Argyle fire is out, OFM Investigator will be attending today to investigate origin and cause of the fire. *JL
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Please PULL over when fire trucks responding with lights and siren. They are trying to help some one. *MC
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Thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy in Manchester.
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RETIREMENT ALERT - Congratulations goes out to Captain Jeff Topliffe after more than 32 years in public service. All the best on your retirement, from your family
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@WPFFA_Local_455
#YQG
#firefighter
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From Windsor Fire and Rescue. Our thoughts and prayers to the Community of Wheatley.
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Another good video from a follower
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Today, on National Firefighters' Memorial Day, we commemorate Canada's fallen firefighters and give thanks to all those who put themselves at risk protecting our communities everyday.
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Today, on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, we honour all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their lives in the line of duty.
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Thanks to all first responders police and ambulance from Windsor Fire and Rescue for the 4 fires in the last 15 hours for your assistance. Very much appreciated. *MC
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Windsor Fire and Rescue attended and assisted 2 honoured Veterans at the 80th Anniversary of Dieppe Raid Red Beach Memorial service at Dieppe Gardens today.
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RIP Tim Papineau.
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We are getting close to our 10,000th follower currently at 9979, only 21 more to go. Our 10,000 follower will receive a gift from WFRS. *JL
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WFRS, Ottawa Fire, WIndsor Police, OFM Inaugural Hazmat 1072 Technician Course
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Windsor Fire and Rescue remember all first responders that made the ultimate sacrifice on this day. Also remember the members who continue to lose their lives after 9/11.
343 will always be remembered and honoured.
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**PROMOTION ALERT** Congratulations to Brian Bobbie on his promotion to Chief Training Officer
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@WPFFA_Local_455
@brian_bobbie
Best of luck CTO Bobbie in your new role!
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A/Assistant Chief Diet's daughter, Maddy in full gear practicing her
#firefighting
skills
#takeyourkidstoworkday
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Oct 24 “PROMOTION ALERT” Congratulations goes out to newly promoted Captain Russel Wood.....Congratulations Woody
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@WPFFA_Local_455
#YQG
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“PROMOTION ALERT” Congratulations Captain Kevin Broadbent on your promotion today to District Chief
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
All the best!
@WPFFA_Local_455
#firefighters
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Flags of Remembrance along the Riverfront today. Beautiful display of patriotism honoring the men and women who have served our country. *JL
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“PROMOTION ALERT” Congratulations Chris Revenberg, promoted today to the rank of District Chief. Keep us safe
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@WPFFA_Local_455
#YQG
#firefighters
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Please, please, please change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tonight as we change our clocks forward for
#DaylightSavingsTime
.
#YQG
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Update on fire in 700 Block of Felix. Fire is out. Crews doing overhaul *MC
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Happy Retirement & Congratulations to Captain Mike McLeod, District Chief Dave Docherty, District Chief Matt Emery, Fire Prevention Officer Dave Ethier. Also, recently retired is District Chief Bob Lynch, Captain Wayne Currie and Fire Prevention Officer Carey Chase. All the best.
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840 Wyandotte E fire rapidly spreading fully involved throughout building 40 firefighters on scene working. *JL
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Congratulation to FPO John Smith on passing his CFPO qualifications.
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Tornado Warning has been canceled for the Windsor area, stay safe it's still raining and there is a lot standing water. *JL
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Station 7 Crews spent the morning with students from Hand Over Hand Respite Services. What a great day learning about the role of a Firefighter in our community
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
@wpffa
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Be our 10,000th follower!! We are 73 followers away from our goal. Our 10,000th follower will receive a gift package from WFRS. *JL
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WFRS wishes to thanks all agencies who assisted with mitigating the fire on Argyle throughout the duration of the incident. *JL
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WFRS under Storm Protocol. Multiple calls coming into the Emergency Communications Centre. Please stay clear of downed hydro wires. *JS
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Great
#partnerships
!
DiverCity Day meeting is underway and we are all about the
#SmileCookie
over here! This week grab a 🍪 and support a local charity.
@WindsorPolice
@WindsorFire1
@MultiCulturalCl
#yqg
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As National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week comes to an end, please join us in celebrating our Communications Team that plays an integral role in keeping our communities safe!
#NPSTW2024
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Inspector Cox you seem to have a firefighter in the wings, love the helmet and truck. Ben nice to see the love for emergency services. Maybe Santa will bring a cruiser and an ambulance to complete the fleet.
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Celebrating
#InternationalWomensDay
with all of our female members. Karen Morrison started her career with WFRS then WFD August 8, 1983 our first career female firefighter, also the first in Canada.
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Wishing all personnel
@windsorfire1
Happy New Year. Thank you to the members of
@WPFFA_Local_455
working today to keep
@CityWindsor
safe today. A big shout out to our fellow community safety partners
@WindsorPolice
and
@EssexWindsorEMS
- let's all stay safe out there.
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Thanks Brian. Seconds count.
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Two fires tonight, within two blocks of each other, within two hours, both in apartment buildings, both caused by unattended cooking. WFRS is urging residents to use safe cooking practices and dont leave the kitchen unattended. *JL
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Another successful
#TakeOurKidsToWorkDay
! It was awesome hosting Grade 9 students to see what we do, in all 7 divisions at WFRS!
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Deputy Chief DeJong accepts a cheque from Enbridge for $1,500 to help fund our Carbon Monoxide Public Education Program.
#COSafety
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Merry Christmas from Windsor Fire and Rescue. Stay safe and enjoy the day. *MC
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Great
#community
#partnerships
with
@WindsorPolice
@MultiCulturalCl
& New Beginnings
@wdosant62
@neilmc7297
@Lyndzf
@NanceChrist
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Happy Mother's Day to all moms, especially those who are working today on the front lines in these hard times away from their children. Sending out virtual hugs and support.
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Do you sleep with bedroom doors closed? You should! Watch this: … via nbcdfw
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Congrats Kam.
**RETIREMENT ALERT** Oct 21st, 2022, District Chief Kamron Lauzon after 31 years. WFRS wishes you a long and happy retirement. Thank you for your service
@WindsorFire1
@CityWindsorON
#YQG
@WPFFA_Local_455
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Please refrain from driving through water. Many cars are stranded. Stay off Riverside Drive
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These first graders from Bellewood School learned that
#firefighters
are their friends, and aren't scary.
#firesafety
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Swearing in of our newest firefighters. Congratulations! *JL
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Our prayers and thought’s with the Leamington Fire Department and Adams family
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RIP Mike and too all first responders lost in the line of duty.
Remembering Firefighter Mike Scott who we lost 3 years ago today, November 18th 2018. We carry Mike with us on every call. We will never forget. Rest in peace! 💔
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Looks like station
#1
has a new junior firefighter in training. Join us at our open house.
#firesafety
#YQG
#firewontwait
#planyourescape
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HDGH staff Violet aced the gear race in 57 seconds!!
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12 Day of Holiday Fire Safety
Day 4 Protect your family with carbon monoxide
alarms; it’s the law in Ontario. If your home has
a fuel-burning appliance or an attached
garage, you must have a working CO alarm
adjacent to each sleeping area of the home.
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Today, on Ontario Firefighters' Memorial Day, we commemorate those firefighters who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, protecting lives and property of this province.
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Fire last night 1500 block of Bruce in a semi, fire occurred in the livingroom 1st floor, cause undetermined, damage $50000. Resident rescued from 2nd floor sustained minor smoke inhalation, kudos to our dispatchers for assisting crews to locating the resident. *JL
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WFRS celebrates and thanks our professional team of Emergency Communicators as National Public Safety Communications Week begins.
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Welcome
Congratulations to the 2021 Recruit Class, being sworn in by President Kris Matton as the newest members of IAFF Local 455. Welcome to our family! 🚒
@IAFFCanada
@iaff13th
@IAFFNewsDesk
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Afternoon Co-Op students doing Fire extinguisher training with the simulator
@WindsorFire1
Headquarters
@CityWindsorON
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