Four members have completed the NYS OFPC SCBA/Interior Firefighting Operations course. This approximately 50 hour course increases the firefighter's knowledge by building on the material taught to them in the Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations Course. Students learn to use PPE, SCBAs, and numerous tools used by firefighters. Students get three nights of "live fire" operations with one night of ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 16:26, Canton Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a car fire on the Lincoln Road within the Town of Canton. Deputy Chief McGregor (4-2) was en route immediately. Engine 7, chauffeured by Assistant Chief Cary (4-4), was out of service at 16:31 with a crew of three. Canton A-132 was returning from a previous call and responded to the scene. On Chief McGregor’s arrival, he advised Engine 7 that they ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:19 AM, Central Dispatch was notified by Hannawa Falls 13-1 of a 1 vehicle MVA on Cowan Road, near the Wood Chop Shop. Canton station acknowledged immediately and Assistant Chief Kroeger was enroute to the scene moments later. Rescue 1, chauffeured by Assistant Chief Cary was enroute 3 minutes after dispatch with a fully staffed crew. Initial report was a truck into the guide rail of the bridge ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Firefighter Brooke Larrabee on her Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship. FASNY Director Laurie Hance recently presented the scholarship award to Brooke, who is a graduate of Canton Central School and will be attending St. Lawrence University in the fall. As a member of the Canton Fire Department, she is a second generation firefighter, joining her father Rob in serving ... (Full Story & Photos)

The annual statewide residential brush burning restriction ends tonight at midnight. Town of Canton residents are reminded that burn permits are required to burn brush. They can be obtained by contacting the Town of Canton Code Enforcement office or one of the appointed fire wardens. Village residents are not permitted to burn brush at any time unless it is done in a fire pit in compliance with Village ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1817 hours the tones were activated for a possible structure fire at the former Family Daollar store at 2 Main Street. Dispatch advised the Canton PD called in the fire and were on scene reporting smoke from the roof. Chiefs Crowe and McGregor arrived on scene within a minute and found smoke issuing from the roof. Chief Crowe assumed command and requested another alarm for a working fire. The building ... (Full Story & Photos)

Canton Fire and Rescue were toned out to a reported two vehicle MVA with unknown injuries at 1654 hours on May 12, 2021. A-131 responded immediately along with Chiefs Cary and Crowe. Upon arrival, members found two vehicles with property damage only. Both vehicles had moved from the traffic lane and were not a significant hazard. After evaluating the occupants of both vehicles for injuries and assisting ... (Full Story)

At 1257, Canton Fire and Canton Rescue were alerted for a three car MVA with unknown injuries in the vicinity of 5972 US Highway 11 on the north side of the Village. Ambulance 131 was enroute immediately with Rescue 1 following two minutes later. Arriving on scene at 1301, members found a 3 vehicle chain reaction rear end crash. One patient complained of minor back pain and was transported to Canton- ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 07 at 17:19 Canton Fire and Rescue were dispatched for a two car MVA in the vicinity of 6097 US Highway 11. Canton Rescue A-131 and A-135 arrived on scene 17:23. One vehicle was found laying on the passenger's side, one occupant in critical condition requiring rapid extrication. The occupant of the other vehicle was stable but also required extrication. The vehicle on its side was stabilized ... (Full Story & Photos)

The St. Lawrence County Solid Waste Department in conjunction with the Development Authority of the North Country, has set the dates for household hazardous waste collection events in the county. Household hazardous wastes are accepted free of charge as both agencies seek to keep these types of wastes out of the regular trash stream. A link to the flyer that shows what will and will not be accepted ... (Full Story & Photos)