Windsor Fire Department

06/18/2026

[10 AM 6/18] Damaging winds are possible along a convective line moving eastward through 3 PM today, with a few tornadoes possible. Please have multiple ways to get alerts as warnings are issued today!!

06/18/2026

A line of showers and thunderstorms is tracking eastward through portions of northern New York. By 1 PM, it will be moving into the Champlain Valley and begin exiting Vermont by 3 PM. These times are approximate, for a look at real-time radar, check: https://radar.weather.gov/station/KCXX/standard

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

We spent some time today honoring some great chiefs.

04/28/2026

Due to today's fire danger, we will not be allowing any open burning in Windsor today. Please call the station if you have any questions or concerns. 802-674-9043.

04/24/2026

We will not be issuing any burn permits until the conditions change. Please call the station if you have any questions. 802-674-9043.

04/24/2026

Maintenance Work at Bellows Falls Dam

UPDATE: DRAWDOWN TO BE INITIATED: As previously indicated, Great River Hydro expects to initiate the drawdown of the Bellows Falls Dam impoundment on the Connecticut River beginning Sunday, April 26. This timing is subject to change if weather in the interim is materially different than current forecasts.

GRH will slowly lower the impoundment, conduct the necessary dam maintenance work, and then gradually refill the impoundment to normal operating levels. The entire process is expected to take approximately 3 to 4 days. We will communicate with you again when the work is completed.

During the drawdown, visitors to Connecticut River will see exposed riparian areas upstream of Bellows Falls dam, most visible closest to the Bellows Falls dam. We are taking every measure to mitigate, to the extent possible, risks and impact to environmental resources in and adjacent to the Connecticut River.

All recreational use of the river is strongly discouraged during the drawdown period as reduced flows may expose previously submerged hazards and dangerous conditions could exist in exposed mud flats. Public safety devices at the dam will be restored as soon as possible. Boat ramps at the following locations be temporarily closed until that work is completed: Herricks Cove (Rockingham, VT), Charlestown (Charlestown, NH), and Pine Street (North Walpole, NH).

04/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2026
Structure Fire – Windsor, Vermont
Windsor, VT — The Windsor Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 12 State Street in the Town of Windsor. The initial dispatch was received at 06:03 with units arriving on scene at 06:06.

Upon arrival, crews encountered a working fire and immediately initiated fire suppression operations while simultaneously conducting a primary search of the building. Working fire alarms in the structure were able to notify residents promptly, contributing to the rapid evacuation. The structure was quickly evacuated, and all residents and pets were safely removed.

Firefighters worked efficiently to bring the incident under control, which was declared at 06:22. Crews remained on scene to conduct overhaul operations.

The Windsor Fire Department extends its sincere appreciation to our mutual aid partners, including the Hartford Fire Department, Claremont Fire Department, West Windsor Fire Department, Hartland Fire Department, and Weathersfield Fire Department, for their assistance and coordinated response to this incident.

We also thank the Cornish Fire Department for providing station coverage for the Town of Windsor for the duration of the incident, ensuring continued emergency response readiness for the community.

The Windsor Fire Department would like to remind residents of the importance of working smoke detectors and having an emergency evacuation plan in place.

Any questions regarding this incident can be directed to:

Lieutenant Trey Whalen
Windsor Fire Department
Phone: 802-674-9043

04/09/2026

Windsor Fire will not be issuing any burn permits today!!

Statewide: The NWS has issued a Special Weather Statement for near critical fire weather conditions for western Vermont. Gusty south winds and low relative humidity. Open burning is not advised.