It’s the most magical time of the year — and Santa Claus is once again teaming up with the New Windsor Fire Department to visit neighborhoods across New Windsor and surrounding communities!

Starting at 6:30 PM each night, Santa and his merry elves will leave the station and spread cheer around town. Whether you're young or young at heart, we invite you to step outside, wave to the big guy, and enjoy ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday afternoon, the New Windsor Fire Department responded to assist Taneytown Fire Department with a garage fire in the 4200 block of South Baumgardner Road. The call was dispatched at 11:32 a.m. after reports of a single-story garage with heavy black smoke visible from the area.

First-arriving units found the garage fully involved, with several propane and oxygen cylinders located near the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the afternoon of Sunday, November 16, 2025, the New Windsor Fire Department proudly hosted a milestone event that will be remembered for generations—our Mortgage Shredding Ceremony. Held inside Windsor Station, this celebration brought together community partners, past and present leaders, longtime supporters, and dedicated members of the fire service to commemorate the official payoff of our fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thanksgiving is next week. Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? Here are a few facts and safety tips:

• Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranked second and third, with both having nearly twice the daily average.
• Unattended cooking ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the New Windsor Fire Department proudly welcomed a dedicated team from Lowe’s of Westminster, MD as part of the Lowe’s Hometown Heroes Project. Their generosity, hard work, and community spirit made a meaningful impact on our station, and we are truly grateful for their support.

Over the course of the day, several Lowe’s employees volunteered their time and talent ... (Full Story & Photos)