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March 2010
Winkler Fire Rescue has now officially moved into the new facilities at 290 Pembina Ave. The new station provides more space that was much needed for training and administration.
Winkler Fire Rescue has now officially moved into the new facilities at 290 Pembina Ave. The new station provides more space that was much needed for training and administration.
October 17 2009
Winkler Fire & Rescue took delivery of a new Rosenbauer 101' Aerial Ladder truck
Specifications:
Body: Cobra-Central
Tank Capacity: 500
Pump: Waterous CSUC10 1,500 GPM
Chassis: Commander AT
Engine: Cummins ISM-450 450 HP
Transmission: Allison 4000 EVP
Warning Lights: Whelen LED
Generator: SmartPower HR-8
Winkler Fire & Rescue took delivery of a new Rosenbauer 101' Aerial Ladder truck
Specifications:Body: Cobra-Central
Tank Capacity: 500
Pump: Waterous CSUC10 1,500 GPM
Chassis: Commander AT
Engine: Cummins ISM-450 450 HP
Transmission: Allison 4000 EVP
Warning Lights: Whelen LED
Generator: SmartPower HR-8
July 31 2009
The Winkler Fire Department will again be doing its boot drive during the Harvest Festival Parade, collecting money for the Manitoba Fire Fighters Burn Fund.
Fire Chief Garry Klassen says funds collected for the Manitoba Fire Fighters Burn Fund go toward things like new equipment for the general hospitals burn unit in Winnipeg. It also funds things like public education material for the fire departments across the province.
Province wide the burn fund has been collecting between $200,000 and $300,000 a year.
The Winkler Fire Department will again be doing its boot drive during the Harvest Festival Parade, collecting money for the Manitoba Fire Fighters Burn Fund.
Fire Chief Garry Klassen says funds collected for the Manitoba Fire Fighters Burn Fund go toward things like new equipment for the general hospitals burn unit in Winnipeg. It also funds things like public education material for the fire departments across the province.
Province wide the burn fund has been collecting between $200,000 and $300,000 a year.
May 4 2009
Provincial Level 1 and Level 2 fire fighting practical exams took place at the Winkler Fire Rescue training site on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All new recruits from Winkler passed...
...Well done!
Provincial Level 1 and Level 2 fire fighting practical exams took place at the Winkler Fire Rescue training site on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd. All new recruits from Winkler passed...
...Well done!
April 20 2009
Purchase of new 101ft. Rosenbauer Cobra aerial truck to replace the aging 1972 85' Aerial.
Purchase of new 101ft. Rosenbauer Cobra aerial truck to replace the aging 1972 85' Aerial.
March 20 2009
Purchase of a new Rosenbauer Cobra 101' aerial truck to replace the aging 1972 Panama 85ft. aerial which was recently deemed "unsafe" by Workplace Safety & Health
Purchase of a new Rosenbauer Cobra 101' aerial truck to replace the aging 1972 Panama 85ft. aerial which was recently deemed "unsafe" by Workplace Safety & Health
February 2009
Construction of a new 6 Bay fire hall at the corner of 3rd St. and Pembina Ave.
Construction of a new 6 Bay fire hall at the corner of 3rd St. and Pembina Ave.
March 27 2006
Final exams for Haz Mat Operations took place on March 25 & 26. 11 fire fighters successfully completed the course.
Final exams for Haz Mat Operations took place on March 25 & 26. 11 fire fighters successfully completed the course.
October 8 2005
On behalf of Katherina Sawatzky and her family, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the hot dog fund raiser on Oct 8th.
$710.00 was raised
Thank You
On behalf of Katherina Sawatzky and her family, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the hot dog fund raiser on Oct 8th.
$710.00 was raised
Thank You
October 6 2005
Winkler Fire Rescue & Canadian Tire will be raising funds for Katherina in the Canadian Tire parking lot. Sat Oct 8, 11:00 - 1:00
Hotdog and Drink for only $2.00
Katherina is a 6 year old girl who is battling Leukemia, and requires frequent trips to Cancercare in Winnipeg for chemotherapy. All proceeds will go toward helping her family with expenses not covered by medicare.
Winkler Fire Rescue & Canadian Tire will be raising funds for Katherina in the Canadian Tire parking lot. Sat Oct 8, 11:00 - 1:00
Hotdog and Drink for only $2.00
Katherina is a 6 year old girl who is battling Leukemia, and requires frequent trips to Cancercare in Winnipeg for chemotherapy. All proceeds will go toward helping her family with expenses not covered by medicare.
August 13 2005
Winkler Fire Rescue would like to thank every one who participated in the Muscular Distrophy 'Boot Drive' at the Harvest Festival parade. $3,455.01 was collected to help find a cure for muscular dystrophy.
Winkler Fire Rescue would like to thank every one who participated in the Muscular Distrophy 'Boot Drive' at the Harvest Festival parade. $3,455.01 was collected to help find a cure for muscular dystrophy.
June 29 2005
Winkler Fire/Rescue Has Four More Level II Fire Fighters
Another four fire fighters passed their Fire Fighting Level II exam on June 28. Congratulations!
Winkler Fire/Rescue Has Four More Level II Fire Fighters
Another four fire fighters passed their Fire Fighting Level II exam on June 28. Congratulations!
June 14 2005
Fire Fighter Testing
Winkler Fire Rescue has more certified Level II fire fighters
15 fire fighters passed the Fire Fighting Level II exam on June 14 in Morden. Practical exams were completed on May 13-15 at the Winkler Fire Rescue training site.
Fire Fighter Testing
Winkler Fire Rescue has more certified Level II fire fighters
15 fire fighters passed the Fire Fighting Level II exam on June 14 in Morden. Practical exams were completed on May 13-15 at the Winkler Fire Rescue training site.
May 13 2005
Fire Fighter Testing
120 Firefighters from accross Manitoba will be tested at the Winkler Fire Rescue training site May 13 - 15. The Winkler training site has become one of three test centers in Manitoba.
Fire Fighter Testing
120 Firefighters from accross Manitoba will be tested at the Winkler Fire Rescue training site May 13 - 15. The Winkler training site has become one of three test centers in Manitoba.
April 29 2005
The annual Winkler Fire Rescue fundraising supper was held at the Winkler Bergthaler Church. The fundraiser was deemed another success with 823 people served.
The annual Winkler Fire Rescue fundraising supper was held at the Winkler Bergthaler Church. The fundraiser was deemed another success with 823 people served.