Contact us
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, all WFPS Stations are currently closed to the public except in emergency situations. Station tours remain on hold at this time. WFPS Academy and WFPS Headquarters are now open to the public but mask use is strongly recommended for guests. If you require emergency services, please call 911. If you require non-emergency services, please call 204-986-6380.
Please note the annual Children's Hospital Book Market in April remains on hold and WFPS is not collecting book donations at our facilities at this time.
For billing inquiries, please email fpsbillinquiries@winnipeg.ca with any questions or concerns, and we will respond as soon as possible. Payments can be made online at winnipeg.ca/payfps, or by mailing a cheque or money order payable to Fire Paramedic Service to 510 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1B9.
Residents are encouraged to obtain qualified service person licenses by completing the online application form. Permits can be obtained online or via email. In person service is available by appointment, if required. For more information or to book an appointment, contact the Fire Prevention Branch at fireinspections@winnipeg.ca or call 204-986-8200.
WFPS is now booking Fire Safety House events. The Fire Safety House will be available to attend school and community events beginning in May.
The Public Education Branch has also resumed other in-person presentations on fire safety, drug awareness, or injury/fall prevention. However, schools or community groups can still book live, virtual presentations if preferred. Contact the WFPS by email fps-publiceducation@winnipeg.ca or phone 204-986-6380 to arrange a presentation.
Visit the COVID-19 website for a comprehensive listing of City-wide service impacts.
In an emergency, call 911.
Headquarters
2nd Floor, 185 King St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1J1
Phone:
204-986-6380
Fire and Paramedic incident inquiry
Email:
Incident inquiries
Phone:
204-986-6380
Billing inquiry
Email:
Billing inquiries
Phone:
204-986-3001
Career information
Email: Recruiting
Public Education Inquiry
185 King St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1J1
Email:
Public education
Phone:
204-986-6320
Training Academy, Stores, and Mechanical Services
2546 McPhillips St.
Winnipeg, MB R2P 2T2
Access to fire reports
To obtain fire reports from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS), submit a request under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) on the Access to Information webpage.
The following types of fire reports are available from the WFPS through the FIPPA process:
- Apparatus Reports are summaries of firefighting actions and observations of the Fire Officer assigned to each responding apparatus.
- Fire Investigation Reports are detailed technical reports on fire cause and origin created by the WFPS Fire Investigation Unit for incidents they investigate. These reports are not available until several weeks after an incident due to their technical nature and are only created if there is an investigation.
- Incident Reports are summaries of property type, fire origin, spread, and, sometimes, cause if there is no investigation.
When submitting your FIPPA request, please specify which report you are requesting: Apparatus Report, Incident Report, Fire Investigation Report or all three.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Access and Privacy Office.
WFPS senior staff
Phone: 204-986-6380
- Christian Schmidt
Fire and Paramedic Chief - Michelle Weimer
Executive Assistant - Ryan Sneath
Deputy Chief, Operations - Tom Wallace
Deputy Chief, Support Services - Russell Drohomereski
Deputy Chief, Professional Development - Jason Shaw
Assistant Chief, Emergency Management and Public Information - John Hall
Financial Controller
(has a dual reporting relationship to Chief Financial Officer) - Corinne Pierce
Manager, Human Resource Services
(has a dual reporting relationship to Director, Human Resource Services) - Dennis Blazewicz
Manager, Innovation & Technology
(has a dual reporting relationship to Director, Innovation & Technology)
Feedback
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) strives to provide superior service to the citizens we serve and values your input. Your feedback will help us continuously improve the quality of service we provide.
If you missed the opportunity to thank the WFPS members for the care you received, or if you have a concern regarding the services provided by WFPS, please submit feedback online.
All concerns will be investigated thoroughly and promptly. In order for the WFPS to conduct an investigation details must be submitted in writing to avoid misinterpretation of the events while collecting the information. Please be sure to include the incident date and location as this information is required for WFPS to identify the incident. An acknowledgement letter will be sent to you within five (5) business days of receipt. Upon completion of the investigation a letter outlining the findings of the investigation and final disposition will be sent to you.
You may also download and print the Feedback Form and mail to:
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
2nd Floor, 185 King St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1J1
Media inquiries
Members of the media seeking information from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, requesting interviews with Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service employees, or requesting facility access must contact Corporate Communications.
Corporate Communications
Email:
city-mediainquiry@winnipeg.ca
24-Hour Media Inquiry Line:
204-986-6000
All media releases related to Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service can be found on the Media releases page.