At 9:22 p.m., Canton Fire, Rescue, and County Car 4 were dispatched to the intersection of State Highway 68, State Highway 310, and U.S. Route 11 for a two-car motor vehicle accident involving airbag deployment and reported injuries.

Rescue 1, chauffeured by Past Chief Crowe, responded at 9:28 p.m. under the direction of Chief Holcomb. Engine 6, operated by D. Johnson and under the command of Captain ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:43 a.m., Canton Fire, Canton Rescue, and Car 4 were dispatched to a reported car fire threatening other vehicles at Banford Elementary School, located at 99 State Street. Past Chief Bob Crowe (County Car 3) arrived within 2 minutes and confirmed a working car fire with exposure vehicles on both sides. School faculty and staff were moving other vehicles out of the way before the arrival of fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Canton Firefighters J. Burdick and D. Johnson recently paid a special visit to a local student to deliver a unique prize: a ride in a fire truck. The student earned the honor during Recruitment Week by winning the "Halligan Hold" contest, outlasting all other participants in a test of endurance. The Halligan weighs approximately 10 lb. Congratulations to our winner on a display of impressive strength ... (Full Story & Photos)

Canton Fire responded to its second working fire within five hours when dispatched to 159 Potter Road for a reported camper trailer fire at 12:38 am. Chief Johnson arrived on scene at 12:44 and found a tow-behind camper fully involved, with flames spreading to a utility trailer and threatening multiple nearby structures. He requested the Tanker Task Force for additional water supply.

Engine 7 (Gavin) ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:38 p.m., Canton Fire, Canton Rescue, and County Car 4 were dispatched to a reported house fire at 190 Cowan Road. The caller informed 911 dispatchers that a fire had started in her bedroom and confirmed that all occupants had exited the residence.

Assistant Chief Johnson arrived on scene within two minutes and initially observed no smoke or fire from the front of the house. Upon further size-up, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 23rd, several members from Canton Fire Department visited Canton High School to display equipment and answer questions about department membership. This event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with students and highlight the importance of younger individuals joining the fire service.

The "Tool Challenge" (boys held the Halligan, and girls held the Axe) was a popular feature of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Canton Fire Department Responds to Fully Involved Structure Fire in Hermon
​At approximately 5:26 AM, the Canton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the Town of Hermon. The call was initiated following a request from Car 5, who arrived first on the scene and confirmed the severity of the situation.
​Upon receiving the tone, Canton members immediately mobilized, responding ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Firday April 10th, the members of the department gathered for their Annual Meeting and Election of Officer. The results of tyebelection are as follows:

Chief Engineer: Steven Cary
1st Assistant Chief: Erik Johnson
2nd Assistant Chief: Daniel Holcomb
3rd Assistant Chief: Shawn McGregor
Treasurer: Michael Morgan
Assistant Treasurer: Michael Dalton
Secretary: Donald Thompson
Members ... (Full Story)

Canton Fire, Canton Rescue, and County Car 4 were toned out at 2226 to a reported garage fire at 67Jingleville Road.
Chief Cary (4-1) and Chief Johnson (4-2) were enroute to the scene just after tones were dropped, while Engine 7 was enroute at 2230, followed by Tanker 20, and Rescue 1. While enroute, Chief Cary requested the Tanker Task Force (a rural supply of water brought to the scene by tankers) ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0308 hours, Canton Fire, Canton Rescue and County Car 4 were dispatched auto aid to Pyrites Fire for a reported vehicle fire threatening a structure.

Canton Engine 7 was enroute at 0316 hours followed by Tanker 20. Chief Holcomb (4-4) arrived onscene, confirming a working car fire within feet of a garage attached to a residence, and assumed command.

Engine 7 arrived and crews went to work, ... (Full Story & Photos)