named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Fire Response
Provides firefighting services for structural, wildland, and vehicle fires within the town of Canton
Hazardous Materials Response
Trained to respond to hazardous materials incidents including grain bin fires and chemical threats
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Response
Responds to motor vehicle accidents with extrication capabilities using hydraulic tools and mutual aid partners
Public Education and Recruitment
Conducts school visits, tool challenges, and training demonstrations to engage youth and recruit new firefighters
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 2 activities
- Emergency response servicesResponds to emergency calls including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, and hazardous incidents. In 2025, responded to 584 emergency calls, including house fires, car fires, and incidents involving injuries or trapped individuals.
- Firefighter training and preparednessConducts training programs for new and existing personnel, including Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations, Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations, and realistic motor vehicle accident drills involving hydraulic extrication.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$168K
Contributions & grants$9K5%
Program service revenue$131K78%
Investment income$9K5%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$255K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.56M
Cash$386K
Investments$0
Liabilities$214K
Net assets$1.35M
Liquid reserves18.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -24.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MORGAN | TREASURER | 5 | $13K |
board members · 2
- DAVID WITHERHEAD — MEMBER AT LARGE - FIRE
- JIM BURDICK — MEMBER AT LARGE-RESCUE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Johnson's Towing Partner — Collaborates with Canton Fire Department to secure vehicles during motor vehicle accident responses
- Potsdam Fire Partner — Provides mutual aid to Canton Fire Department for incidents requiring a tower ladder
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Emergency Response and Fire Suppression 58 orgsmethodology: emergency-responseBy rapidly responding to fires and suppressing them, we prevent personal injury and protect life and property, because immediate intervention reduces fire spread and increases survival rates.shared approach: Rapid Emergency Response →
- Mutual Aid and Resource Coordination 40 orgsmethodology: mutual_aid_and_partner_coordinationBy requesting assistance from neighboring fire departments and coordinating with external partners like towing companies, we enhance operational effectiveness during complex incidents because shared resources and expertise improve response capacity and victim extrication outcomes.shared approach: mutual_aid →