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)

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Firefighter William “Bill” Russell. Bill passed away today, March 15th, 2026. Bill joined the Canton Fire Department on April 4th, 1974, serving the Canton community for nearly 52 years. He served both as a firefighter and an EMT over the years, as well as a safety officer. Bill has served as a County Fire Instructor, as a member of the haz-mat ... (Full Story & Photos)

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers that 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 ban helps protect our communities, ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1910 hours, Canton Fire and Rescue were toned for a possible car fire in H-Lot at St. Lawrence. Canton 4-3 (Chief E. Johnson) went en-route at the time of alarm. 4-3 later arrived on scene reporting light smoke coming from the vehicle. Engine 6 was en-route at 1917 hours.

When 6’s crew arrived, they deployed a water can and a TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) to imvestigate the cause of the smoke. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Canton Fire Department was dispatched at 0651 to respond with Tower 1 to a working structure fire on State Highway 68 in Lisbon. Tower 1's crew arrived on scene, reported to Lisbon Command (19-1), and was tasked with setting up on the "B" side of the structure to assist in fire suppression and overhaul operations on the second floor and roof area on their half of the house. Ogdensburg Fire Quint 1 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Morley Fire, Canton Fire, Canton Rescue and SLC Car 4 (Hammond) were dispatched at 1217 pm for a car fire, initially reported as threatening a structure within 20 feet. Engine 7 chauffeured by Asst. Chief Cary with crew and TA-20 chauffeured by Past Chief Crowe were enroute at 1221 pm, Canton Fire Captain Gavin arrived on scene prior to Engine crew and reported no structures threatened, however a ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0351 hours, Canton Fire was dispatched automatic aid to Pyrites for a possible structure fire along with Canton Rescue and County Car 4.

Canton Engine 7 (Captain B. McCluskey) was en-route at 0359 hours followed by Tanker 20 (Pinckney), Engine 8 (Chief Cary) and Rescue 1 (D. Johnson).

Canton 4-3 (Chief E. Johnson) arrived on scene, assumed command per 37-1 (Pyrites Chief) and activated the ... (Full Story & Photos)