Throughout the week, members of the Canton Fire Department visited Canton Banford School and the Siena School to teach children about fire safety. Their lessons included the importance of smoke detectors, knowing two ways to exit a building, choosing a meeting place, how to call 911, and seeing and hearing firefighters in full turnout gear.

The fire prevention activities at Canton Banford School ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Prevention activities are underway here in Canton. Monday October 5th, fire dog Jax did some community visits to hand out fire safety information at the Canton Housing Authority High Rises and at Law Lane. Dorm Fire Satey information was given out to the St. Lawrence University and Canton College communities. On Tuesday firefighters visited the Canton Banford School for in school assemblies ... (Full Story & Photos)

On behalf of the Chiefs and members of the Canton Fire Department, we would like to congratulate Firefighter B. O'Shea and Firefighter B. Larrabee on completing their interior firefighter training.... (Full Story & Photos)

​Happy Fire Prevention Week from all of us at the Canton Fire Department! 🚒

​From October 5–9, 2026, we’re highlighting simple, everyday habits that keep our neighborhoods safe. Take a few minutes today to walk through these essential safety checks:

1- ​Check Your Alarms: Test every smoke detector in your home and replace aging batteries. Smoke detectors have a 10 year life. Look for the date ... (Full Story & Photos)

​At approximately 17:15 hours, Canton Fire Department and Canton Rescue units, including Car 4, were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle motor vehicle accident. Initial dispatch information indicated one injured party with no occupant entrapment.
​Canton Ambulance 132 arrived first on the scene, immediately establishing a medical sector and initiating patient assessment. Shortly thereafter, command ... (Full Story & Photos)

What a great surprise visit today at the fire department with Candy Foote and her family! Thank you for taking the time to tour the trucks and ambulances, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation. Our community is the best!

Photos courtesy of Jaimie Besaw ... (Full Story & Photos)

On behalf of the Canton Fire Department, we would like to thank St. Lawrence University for welcoming us back to this year's Student Club Fair.

​Our Recruitment and Retention team had a great time connecting with students, distributing applications, and sharing what it takes to serve as a volunteer firefighter in our community. Members of our department also conducted a live dorm room fire demonstration ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 9:30 this morning, Canton Fire, Canton Rescue and County Car 4 were dispatched to a reported Car vs Motorcycle accident with possible serious injuries on State Highway 310 near the Finnigan Road.

Canton 4-2 (Chief E. Johnson) checked enroute at the time of alarm and immediately requested Dispatch to check on the availability on air medical resources. Rescue 1 and Engine 6 responded at 0938 hours. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 9:08 AM, Canton Fire, Canton Rescue, and Car 4 were dispatched to a single-vehicle accident involving a car that swerved to avoid a deer and ran off the road into the trees. Canton Rescue arrived at 9:17 AM, followed closely by 4-2 and 4-1. The driver was initially trapped, but Rescue 1 coordinated with Johnson's Towing to secure the vehicle using a hitch setup. The two agencies, workng together, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Big shout out to our newest Canton Fire Department members! They just wrapped up their Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations and Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations training. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and ready to see them in action.

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