Our mission goes beyond responding to emergencies. We are committed to being an integral part of the community we proudly serve. Here, you will find a wealth of resources designed to enhance your understanding of fire safety, and prevention. Your participation in our community engagement efforts is invaluable. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient Winder. We invite you to explore this page and join us in our commitment to community safety. Stay connected, stay safe, and thank you for your support of the Winder Fire Department.

Fire Prevention and Safety Education

Winder Fire is proud to provide a variety of services to the citizens of our community. These community services include:

  • Business Inspections
  • Fire Prevention/Safety Classes at the station
  • Fire Prevention Classes in the community, schools, and preschools
  • Fire Extinguisher Classes

Events

Empty Stocking Toy Drive

The annual Empty Stocking Toy Drive is a year-round operation accepting unwrapped toy donations year-round to distribute to children in the Winder-Barrow Community during Christmas. Winder Fire, with mascot, Sparky and Santa collect around town the first Saturday in December.

Family posing in front of their house, holding Christmas presents they are donating, with Santa and Sparky with the fire department
WFD Annual Golf Tournament

Winder Fire Department hosts the annual Give Burns the Boot Golf Tournament at Chimneys Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation (GFBF), an organization that sponsors Camp Oo-U-la, a week long summer camp for burn injured children at Ft. Yargo’s Camp Twin Lakes. For more information on the GFBF, visit their website. To sponsor or participate in the next Annual Give Burns the Boot Golf Tournament email Cory West.

A firefighter's boot on a table, with a sticker that reads
Camp Oo-U-La at Fort Yargo

Oo-u-La, which literally translated from native American mean 'cool running water,' is a one-week camp hosted at Ft. Yargo’s Camp Twin Lakes. Winder Fire’s annual golf tournament at Chimneys Golf Course donates proceeds to support the Georgia Burn Foundation who sponsor the annual Camp for children who have been burned and their siblings. More Info >>

Winder Fire Department firefighters spraying campers at Fort Yargo with a fire hose mist on a hot summer day