Fire Department

Bud Sanford, Fire Chief
1390 S Trade Days Blvd
Canton, Texas 75103
Phone - (903) 567-6477

The Canton Fire Department consists of a Fire Chief, Fire Captain and nine full-time firefighters who are backed up by several part-time firefighters and volunteers. The fire station is manned twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week. The Fire Department also handles code enforcement for the City.

**Physical Ability Test**

**Fire Department Permit Application Fire Certificate of Occupancy Overview**
1.	Plan Submittal Requirements 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. Please go to https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=vanzandtcounty and register your cell phone, home phone and/or email address. 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. Posted 6/24/2021

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