CFD warns about disposal of ashes

The Canton Fire Department, in conjunction with the State Fire Marshall’s office, have issued a special warning about the improper disposal of ashes coming from a fireplace or wood stove.

Within the last few weeks, fires that were caused by the improper disposal of ashes were reported in Canton, Milton, Carver, and Plymouth. State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan said ashes should be shoveled into a metal bucket with a tight-fitting metal lid and placed outside, well away from a building. There have been many recent fires caused by ashes stored underneath a deck or porch, or inside a garage from ashes in cardboard boxes, paper bags and plastic trashcans. “A single live ember can continue to smolder undetected for quite some time,” said Coan.

4 firefighters assist in rescue of Wrentham hikers

Four Canton firefighters assisted a regional rescue team that found two hikers trapped in a wooded area in Wrentham on Wednesday, January 2. Captains Andy Morgan, Ed Freitas and Wendell Robery and firefighter Leo Reardon assisted in the rescue. One of the hikers was treated for hypothermia. The county rescue equipment, housed at the CFD quarters on Revere Street, was also used.

Police nominate 2 residents to enter Police Academy

Two Canton residents, Tim Taylor and Zack Pearlstein, will be entering the Police Academy to become full-time Canton Police officers. The two were selected by police and approved by selectmen. The two vacancies were created by the retirements of Officer Bob Sykes and Sergeant Mark Ronayne. Officer Chuck Rae was promoted to fill the sergeant’s position. The Police Academy lasts 22 weeks.

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