At 13:51 hours St Lawrence County Central Dispatch dropped the tones for Canton Fire and Rescue for a two car motor vehicle accident at USH 11 and the Eddy-Pyrites Road in Canton. Canton 3rd Assistant Chief Brian McCluskey was immediately en route as well as Department Chief Mike Dalton. Upon arrival of the Chiefs, a Two Car accident was reported with all patients already out of the cars noting that no extrication would be required. Immediately Canton's ambulances 131 and 132 had checked out as well as Canton Rescue 1 and Engine 8. Upon arrival of EMS units 7 patients were evaluated from both vehicles, mostly minor injuries but all were requiring medical attention from the hospital. Mutual aid from both Hermon and Rennselaer Falls Rescue Squads were called to assist in transporting the high number of patients. Canton EMS units had to transport at least 2 patients per ambulance and were able to staff each unit with ALS and ILS capabilities. All patients were transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital. A great job was done by all personell on scene as well as a thanks to both Hermon and Rensselaer Falls Rescue Squads for the assist. All units were back in service by 15:00 hours.
