September is Emergency Preparedness Month — Fire Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to offer residents tips about ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations ahead of an emergency, as part of Emergency Preparedness Month.
Canton Fire Department to Live-Stream Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Event to be Featured on Canton Fire Department Facebook Page at 9:55 a.m., Friday (Sept. 11) — Fire Chief Charles Doody and Police Chief Ken Berkowitz are pleased to share that the Canton Fire Department will be hosting a live-streamed remembrance ceremony Friday to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, while also adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Canton Fire Department Shares Tips for Residents’ Emergency Preparedness Stockpile
September is Emergency Preparedness Month — Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Charles Doody would like to offer residents tips for responsibly stocking their emergency preparedness stockpile during Emergency Preparedness Month.
Canton Fire Department Offers Tips to Create Family Emergency Plan, Build Emergency Kit
CANTON — Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Charles Doody would like to offer residents tips about making an emergency plan and kit to prepare your family for any emergency during Emergency Preparedness Month.
Canton Fire Department Shares Nearby COVID-19 Testing Sites
CANTON — Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to provide residents with a list of available COVID-19 testing sites in the surrounding area.
Canton Fire Department Awarded $103,000 Grant for Firefighter Health and Wellness
CANTON — Chief Charles Doody is pleased to announce that the Canton Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $103,000 for firefighter health and wellness.
Canton Fire Department Notifies Residents of Norwood Hospital Closure Following Sunday’s Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding
CANTON — Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to notify Canton residents that if they are in medical distress they must call 911 or visit an Emergency Room at an alternate hospital in the region due to the temporary closure of the Norwood Hospital Emergency Room.
Canton Fire Department Reminds Residents that Use of Fireworks is Illegal in Massachusetts
CANTON — As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to remind residents that the use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.
Canton Fire Department Reminds Residents of Spring Fire Safety Tips
CANTON — Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to provide some seasonal safety tips for residents given the warmer weather this week and the fact that many people are following the stay-at-home advisory during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Town of Canton Announces Local Emergency Declaration in Response to Public Threat Caused by Coronavirus
CANTON — The Canton Board of Selectmen announces that the Town of Canton has issued a Local Declaration of Emergency, effective immediately, to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 within the community.