Members were busy training tonight at the Island Park on several aspects of water supply operations including use of portable pumps, dump tank setup, transition from tank water to draft, and master stream operation.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1942 hours, Morley Fire, Canton Fire , Canton Rescue and SLC Car 4 were dispatched to a reported possible fire in the wall at 7276 CR 27 in the Hamlet of Morley. Morley Fire arrived on scene to find a fire burning in the wall next to an exterior door with the homeowner using a garden hose attempting to extinguish it. Smoke was also observed coming from the eaves and vents on the roof. Morley Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are honored and happy to help our neighbors recently as Lisbon Fire used our training building for their annual airpack training.

Lisbon FD members used a smoke machine to obstruct their vision while traversing through a tube simulating confined space, an entanglement prop, ladder operations, and primary/secondary searches. Lisbon FD EMTs were on hand to take vitals, and show skills in firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Canton Fire Department gathered on Friday, April 14th for their Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. As a result of the elections, the officers for 2023-2024 will be:
Chief Engineer: Robert Crowe
1st Assistant Chief: Shawn McGregor
2nd Assistant Chief: Matthew Kroeger
3rd Assistant Chief: Steven Cary
Recording Secretary: Donald Thompson
Treasurer: Michael Morgan
Assistant Treasurer: ... (Full Story & Photos)

Canton Fire was dispatched at 2123 hours to 2177 SH 68 for a reported structure fire with exposures. Assistant Chief Shawn McGregor was enroute immediately. Two minutes later Chief McGregor arrived, established command, confirmed a working garage fire with the house as an exposure, and requested activation of the Tanker Task Force for that zone. Engine 7 (B. Johnson) was enroute at 2127. Chief Bob ... (Full Story & Photos)

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities during heightened conditions for wildfires.

"This winter was warmer and drier than most, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members were completing their annual SCBA refresher training when they were dispatched to a reported barn fire at 6600 CR 27 at 2024 hours. Engine 7, Engine 8, Rescue 1, Tanker 20, and Rescue 36 were all enroute at 2026. Assistant Chief Shawn McGregor was advised that the fire was threatening the house, whereupon he activated the Tanker Task Force. All the Canton apparatus arrived on scene at 2029 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Multiple 911 calls for a house on fire at 6069 US Highway 11, just north of the underpass. Canton Fire, Canton Rescue, and SLC Car 4 were dispatched at 0841 hours. Sgt. Cole from the Canton Police Department was on scene momentarily and confirmed that there was flames and smoke visible. Engine 7 was responding 5 minutes later at 0846 and Assistant Chief Shawn McGregor arrived on scene at that time, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On November 17th at approximately 1629 hours, Canton Fire and Canton Rescue, along with local law enforcement, were dispatched to reports of an overturned canoe trapped on the water falls. The initial dispatch information was that a person was on the rocks as well. Chief Crowe arrived on scene at 1630 and confirmed the presence of the canoe but no person was seen. As units and personnel arrived, crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two members have completed the NYS OFPC SCBA/Interior Firefighting Operations course. This approximately 50 hour course increases the firefighter's knowledge by building on the material taught to them in the Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations Course. Students learn to use personal protective equipment (PPE), self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and numerous tools used by firefighters. Students ... (Full Story & Photos)