Possession or Use of Fireworks is Illegal in Massachusetts Chief Wendell Robery and the Canton Fire Department wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. According to the state Department of Fire Services and State Police, Massachusetts fire departments reported nearly 1,000 fires related […]

CANTON — Chief Wendell Robery reports that the Canton Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Nancy Circle last night.  At 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, Canton Fire Engine 2 responded to a report of a house fire at 6 Nancy Circle. Upon arrival, firefighters found flames coming from the rear basement window of […]

CANTON —Chief Wendell Robery and the Canton Fire Department would like to provide safety tips to residents as a part of National Burn Awareness Week. Burn Awareness Week, organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), began this year on Sunday, Feb. 5 and ends on Saturday, Feb. 11. This annual campaign serves as an opportunity for […]

CANTON —  Chief Wendell Robery and the Canton Fire Department would like to share important fire prevention tips for community members to be mindful of while decorating for the holidays. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments across the country responded to an average of 790 home structure fires per year caused by decorations, […]