Canton Fire Department NY

Canton Fire Department NY Canton Fire & Rescue serves the citizens of Canton, New York and the surrounding communities.

Congrats to our winner Cole! Canton Firefighters J. Burdick and D. Johnson recently paid a special visit to a local stud...
05/05/2026

Congrats to our winner Cole!

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 and stamina!

https://www.cantonfd.org/news/452/Congrats-to-our-winner-Cole-

Second Working Fire in Five HoursCanton Fire responded to its second working fire within five hours when dispatched to 1...
04/29/2026

Second Working Fire in Five Hours

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) responded at 12:45 and arrived at 12:56. Tanker 20 (Crowe) arrived shortly after. Crews stretched handlines from Engine 7 and quickly brought the fire under control. The Tanker Task Force was cancelled when the available water supply on scene proved sufficient to fully extinguish the blaze.

The St. Lawrence County Fire Investigation Team was requested to determine the cause and origin of the incident. Canton Fire received assistance from the New York State Police, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Canton Rescue, and County Car 4. No injuries to fire service personnel or civilians were reported. Ten members of Canton Fire responded, and all units were back in service at 1:47 am.

Units: Engine 7 (Gavin), TA-20 (Crowe)

Mutual Aid: NYSP, SLC Sheriff's Office, Canton Rescue, County Car 4

https://www.cantonfd.org/news/451/Second-Working-Fire-in-Five-Hours

Working Fire On The Cowan RoadAt 7:38 p.m., Canton Fire, Canton Rescue, and County Car 4 were dispatched to a reported h...
04/29/2026

Working Fire On The Cowan Road

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, fire was discovered at the rear of the residence on the second floor, prompting Chief Johnson to request the Tanker Task Force.

Engine 7 and Tanker 20 responded at 7:43 p.m. and arrived at 7:46 p.m. Crews laid a rural hitch up the driveway, assisted by County Car 10, and began nurse feed operations while a dump site was established. The Tanker Task Force enlisted mutual aid from West Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Fire, Pyrites Fire, and Pierrepont Fire with Potsdam Fire establish a draft site at the bridge on the Cowan Road, just off USH 11.

Firefighters stretched an attack line into the home, located the source of the fire, and quickly brought it under control. Additional personnel performed ventilation, salvage, and overhaul to prevent further fire spread and limit property damage. The St. Lawrence County Fire Investigation team was requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Canton Fire was assisted on scene by the New York State Police, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Canton Rescue, and County Cars 4 and 10.

No injuries to civilians or fire service personnel were reported. Twenty-one Canton Fire members responded to the incident, and all Canton units were back in service at 9:40 p.m.

Units: Engine 7 (Gavin), TA-20 (Witherhead), Rescue 1 (M Dalton), Engine 6 (Cary)

Mutual Aid: West Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Fire, Pyrites Fire, Pierrepont Fire, New York State Police, St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Canton Rescue, County Cars 4 & 10, St. Lawrence County Fire Investigation Team

https://www.cantonfd.org/news/450/Working-Fire-On-The-Cowan-Road

04/28/2026

RED FLAG FIRE WARNING ISSUED

This is an important message from NY Alert
HEADLINE: Red Flag Warning issued April 28 at 9:32AM EDT until April 28 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect
until 7 PM EDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In New York, St. Lawrence, Northern
Adirondacks and Champlain Valley of New York. In Vermont,
Champlain Valley of Vermont.

* TIMING...The lowest humidities and strongest winds will occur
between 11 AM and 7 PM today.

* WINDS...South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Upper 60s to mid 70s.

* Impacts...If any fires were to start the weather and fuel
conditions could cause fires to quickly get out of control and
be difficult to contain.

INSTRUCTIONS: A Red Flag Warning means that dangerous fire weather conditions
are expected due to the combination of gusty winds, low relative
humidities, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get
out of control and become difficult to contain.

Issued By: NWS Burlington VT

CFD Hosts Recruitment Event at Canton High SchoolOn April 23rd, several members from Canton Fire Department visited Cant...
04/26/2026

CFD Hosts Recruitment Event at Canton High School

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 visit, with the winner of each earning a ride in a fire truck.

The Canton Fire Department thanks the staff at Canton High School for allowing us the opportunity, as well as the students who took time during their lunch period to participate and learn more about volunteering with the Canton Fire Department.

https://www.cantonfd.org/news/449/CFD-Hosts-Recruitment-Event-at-Canton-High-School

Please visit The Student Center prior to 3 pm to obtain an application and notify friends of the available volunteer opp...
04/25/2026

Please visit The Student Center prior to 3 pm to obtain an application and notify friends of the available volunteer opportunities. We're here to answer any questions you have.

Tomorrow from 11 am till 3 pm, we will be hosting a recruitment event at Saint Lawrence University ( Student Center). At...
04/24/2026

Tomorrow from 11 am till 3 pm, we will be hosting a recruitment event at Saint Lawrence University ( Student Center). Attendees can obtain a fire department application and may have the opportunity to ride in our UTV.

Mutual Aid House Fire to HermonCanton Fire Department Responds to Fully Involved Structure Fire in Hermon​At approximate...
04/22/2026

Mutual Aid House Fire to Hermon

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 to the station to man apparatus and prepare specialized firefighting equipment for the mutual aid request.
​Scene Conditions and Mutual Aid
​As Car 5 assessed the scene, it was determined that the structure was already fully involved. Due to the intensity of the blaze and the potential for extension, a call for additional manpower and resources was issued to several surrounding departments, including:
​Richville Fire
DeKalb Junction Fire
​Pyrites Fire
​The Pyrites and DeKalb Junction departments arrived shortly after Car 5 to find the building completely engulfed in flames. Given the heavy fire load and the structural integrity of the building upon arrival, crews transitioned to defensive operations. The primary objective shifted to containment, ensuring that the fire did not spread to neighboring properties or the surrounding vegetation.
​Outcome and Investigation
​Firefighters worked diligently for several hours to knock down the main body of fire and extinguish hot spots. Fortunately, after a thorough assessment, it was confirmed that there was no entrapment, and no injuries were reported among civilians or emergency personnel.
​Canton Fire officially returned to the station and was back in service by 8:54 AM with a total of 9 members assisting in the effort.
​Current Status: The cause of the fire is currently undetermined. The scene has been turned over to fire investigators to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.
​Our thoughts are with the property owners, and we extend our thanks to our mutual aid partners for their swift response and coordination on the scene.

Units: Engine 8 -Firefighter McCollum TA-20 Firefighter Lashomb

Mutual Aid: Pyrites, DeKalb, Richville

https://www.cantonfd.org/news/448/Mutual-Aid-House-Fire-to-Hermon

Doors are open, please join us and enjoy a meal. Observe the fire trucks and obtain an application.🚒
04/18/2026

Doors are open, please join us and enjoy a meal. Observe the fire trucks and obtain an application.🚒

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