May 13, 2010 The Town of Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS created a live dramatization of what happens when teens drink & drive. Following a presentation by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a 9-11 dispatch will be heard. There’s been a car accident. Kids on the way to the Prom. Driver was drinking while driving. A live extrication of `victims’ from vehicles & `transport’ by Life Star helicopter for some; Vincent’s hearse for others. Click here to see more pics. Click here to read more.

“Over 1,100 times this past year,” began Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department Chief Richard Hutchings,” people in our community called for your help. And regardless of what you had going on in your busy lives, you responded. So once per year, we take a breath and stop long enough to allow others to thank you for all you do every day for everyone, no matter what, where or when.” The following awards and certifications were announced for 2009: Click here to read more.

March 14, 2009 Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless so you can’t see it coming. Unless, you have a CO alarm. On Daylight Saving Time, March 14th, be safe and replace batteries in all smoke/CO alarms. Smoke/CO alarms should be installed near bedrooms on each floor of your home and tested monthly. If an alarm is over 10 years old, it’s time for a new one. Click here to read more.

Recently Town of Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS firefighters attended RIT training class at the Fire Academy. Here are some photos of a firefighter being rescued during the `Denver Drill' - disabled ff, confined space, egress through only available window.

From the Desk of Fire & EMS Chief Rich Hutchings Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department

In Responce Feb 2010.

In Responce April 2010.

In Responce May 2010.

In Responce June 2010.