Winder Fire Department

ROAD HAS REOPENED— After an earlier closure, Monroe Highway near the Chimneys Golf Course is open.

Monroe Highway was shut down from Punkin Junction Road to Watson Road.
Power lines and power poles were down near The Chimneys Golf Course.

PROMOTIONS👨‍🚒🚒

We have recently had a few members retire. While we will certainly miss them this opens opportunity for others to step up. A promotion ceremony was held last week for the following firefighters.

Congratulations to the following firefighters on their recent promotions..

Lt. Cory West has been promoted to Captain. Captain West has been employed with the Winder Fire Department since September 2014. He is the department’s Chair for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and is an integral part in organizing our Golf Tournament. Captain West will take over on A shift.

Engineer Chris Jagielski has been promoted to Lieutenant. He will serve on C shift. Lt. Jagielski has been employed full time for 8 years.

Firefighter Kevin Nelson has been promoted to Driver/Enginner. Engineer Nelson has been employed since May 2019. He serves on our truck committee and handles coordination for all apparatus maintenance.

Congratulations gentlemen on your promotion!!!

Lanier Tech students visited the Winder Fire Department Burn Building last week. 🔥

Teamwork 🚒 👨‍🚒

C shift responded to assist Barrow County Fire Department with a structure fire this afternoon

Great work guys. Job well done 🔥

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Retirement Announcement🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Firefighter Donald Wood has retired from the Winder Fire Department after 14 years of service.

Donald started his fire service career with Barrow County Fire Department in January of 1985 as a volunteer and spent the next 18.5 years serving as a firefighter in Statham. He joined the Winder Fire Department in May of 2010 as a part time firefighter and became full time in May of 2012. 🚒

Donald retired on May 5, 2026, after serving the last 34 years in the fire service. His experience and dedication to the profession will be truly missed. He was a dedicated employee as Chief Whiting said he never used a sick day in 14 years!!!! 👨‍🚒

As he moves into the next chapter of his life, we wish Donald the best and thank him for his many years of dedication to the fire service. Congratulations Donald and enjoy your retirement!!! 😎