Winder Fire Department

08/25/2026

⚠️ Winder business owners: Please be aware of unauthorized fire inspectors or third-party companies claiming your business is out of compliance.
The City of Winder Fire Department and Fire Marshal’s Office is the authority responsible for annual fire inspections and compliance within the City of Winder.
If you have questions about your inspection status or want to verify whether someone is authorized, contact the Winder Fire Department at 770-867-3212.
Please see the information below from the Barrow County Fire Marshal’s Office for additional details.

08/24/2026

08/14/2026

CONGRATULATIONS LIEUTENANT JUSTIN BOWEN

Congratulations to Lieutenant Justin Bowen on his recent Georgia Fire Chiefs Association Company Officer Certification.

Lieutenant Bowen has served the Winder Fire Department for the last 19 years. He is currently assigned to C shift Station 2 as a shift Lieutenant and Advanced EMT. Lt Bowen holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire and Emergency Service Administration. Lt Bowen says “earning this certification represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and training.”

Congratulations Lt Bowen on obtaining this certification. This shows his continued commitment to professional development, personal growth and a desire to continue learning to become the best officer he can for the community and his crew.

08/12/2026

CONGRATULATIONS LIEUTENANT RYAN NEWELL

Lieutenant Ryan Newell recently obtained his Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification from the Georgia Fire Chiefs Association.

Lieutenant Newell has served the Winder Fire Department for nearly 20 years holding various roles from Firefighter to his current position as a Fire Inspector in the Fire Marshal’s Office. Lt Newell holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science and is currently working on his Bachelors of Fire and Emergency Administration from Colorado State University.

Congratulations to Lieutenant Newell on earning this certification and working towards his degree. It shows his continued commitment to professional development and leadership in the fire service.

08/10/2026

CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN BRYAN HALL

Captain Bryan Hall recently received his Fire Chief Certification through the Georgia Fire Chiefs Association. Captain Hall has been with the City of Winder Fire Department since December of 2004. In his 20+ year career, Captain Hall has served in various roles from Firefighter to his current role as Fire Marshal.
Captain Hall is also certified as Fire Chief from the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Once again, Congratulations to Capt Hall on this certification. This certification shows his dedication to professional development and leadership.

08/07/2026

Winder from 100 feet above 🚒
Ever wondered what Winder looks like from 100 feet in the air? Here's a look from our brand-new platform truck.

08/05/2026

Take a closer look at the Winder Fire Department’s brand-new 100-foot platform truck 🚒

📏 100-foot platform — reaches approximately 7 stories high.
💧 2,000 gallons per minute — maximum pumping capacity.
👨‍🚒 4-person crew — 1 driver engineer, 1 officer, and 2 firefighters.
🏙️ Built for today's Winder — designed to protect downtown, commercial buildings, and multi-story apartment communities.

08/03/2026

🚒 Winder's new Truck 1 is officially in service!

The Winder Fire Department's brand-new 100-foot platform truck officially entered service today. Truck 1 is the City's first platform truck and first 100-foot aerial apparatus. It will be used for firefighting operations, elevated rescues, and high-angle rescues.

You can now expect to see Truck 1 responding to emergencies throughout Winder. 🚨

Read more: https://www.cityofwinder.com/Home/Components/News/News/2371/474

07/24/2026

The coolest part of band camp? 🚒💦
Every year, Winder Fire Department looks forward to helping the Winder-Barrow High School Marching Band cool off after a hot day of practice. We love supporting our community—and seeing all those smiles never gets old.

Have a great season, Bulldogg Band! 🎶