Fire Department

Fire Department

Bud Sanford, Fire Chief    Physical Ability Test
1390 S Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103		   Fire Department Permit Application
Phone - (903) 567-6477   Fire Certificate of Occupancy Overview

The Canton Fire Department is a combination department which consists of eleven full-time personnel, including a Fire Chief, a Fire Captain, three Lieutenants and six firefighters who are backed up by part-time and volunteer firefighters.  There are three full-time personnel assigned to each shift who work 48/96's.  The Fire Department Captain also handles code enforcement for the City of Canton.

1.    Plan Submittal Requirements  - ALL PLANS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CITY HALL, 201 N. BUFFALO
  Civil plans - on a single page of the site plan show existing and proposed:
 
  • Fire Lanes
  • Fire Hydrants
  • Fire Department Connections (FDC's)
2. Fire Protection Systems
 
  • At least three copies of plans. One set will be kept. You may submit more if you need more stamped   copies, at no extra charge
  • At least one copy of appropriate "cut sheets"/technical information. These will be kept by the AHJ. More than one copy may be submitted if you need a set returned
  • At least one set of calculations as required for the type of plan being submitted (hydraulic for sprinklers, battery for fire alarms, etc.).  These calculations will be kept by the AHJ. More than one copy may be submitted if you need a set returned.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:  Smart 911 by RAVE Mobile Safety.   You may register your cell phone, home phone number and/or email address at  https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=vanzandtcounty .  You must sign up at this link to to receive emergency alerts and notifications.  In order to continue to receive automatic weather alerts, you must also OPT IN to the weather warnings during sign up.  The sign up link is also posted on the Van Zandt County website, as well as the City of Canton and City of Canton Fire Rescue Facebook pages.  If you have any questions or problems with registering, please contact the Canton Fire Department at 903-567-6477.

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