Big Celebration Slated For New Canton Firehouse

CANTON, CT — One of the more celebratory occasions in local history is expected to take place this Saturday, Oct. 12, when the Town of Canton will celebrate a new fire station.

In August, the town's fire and emergency medical services department said the new $5 million firehouse at 51 River Road is fully "operational."

But on Saturday, Oct. 12, the Canton community is expected to come out in full force for the official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Canton Fire and EMS Department's new headquarters.

The festivities, which include a ceremony and tours of the site, will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"We look forward to celebrating this state-of-the-art facility with all of you," wrote the local fire department.

The new facility in Collinsville replaces the former aging facility, which was built in 1971 and was considered old and antiquated.

In 2021, Canton voters approved the new firehouse project with a 2,061-834 vote during the November municipal elections that year.

On June 17, 2023 local and state dignitaries journeyed to Canton for the headquarters' groundbreaking ceremony.

In June, town meeting voters nixed a proposal to give the old firehouse to the Canton School System for storage, so the old side will soon be torn down.

The department has been posting regular updates on its Facebook page, with images showing the interior, exterior, and surrounding landscaping, along with the recent paving of the parking area and driveway.

For more information on Saturday's grand opening, click on this link.

From Aug. 16: 'New Canton Firehouse Fully Operational'