Canton Fire Department, left to right, front row: Jeremy Hanson (Asst. Chief), Blaine Coyle (Training Officer) and Cody Lueck. Standing: Nate Magnuson, Mason Henry, Jim Davis, Garry Dowling, Brenden Kerns, Sam Brekke, Eugene Kelly, Jon Nordsving, Matt Snyder (Treasurer), Alex Arneson, Dillon Bergey. On the truck: Jason Magnuson, Mason Yoder, Dustin Kerns, Kyle Ryan (Fire Chief), Logan Richardson, Jamie Kelly and Dan Gulbranson.
Photo by Heather Kleiboer

The City of Canton is served by a 20-member volunteer fire department.
In addition, the Canton Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response services to Canton Township and portions of Amherst, Bluffton (IA) and Burr Oak (IA) townships. The department was officially organized in 1934; however, its beginnings date back to 1889. Over the years, significant investments have been made in emergency response vehicles and equipment. Regular meetings are held the first Monday of the month, with training sessions taking place on the third Monday.

• State Fire Marshal
• National Fire Protection Association
• U.S. Fire Administration

Harmony Ambulance (left to right) – Front row: Joe Drinkwine (Co-Director), Holly Nelson, Jordon Hanson, Dakotah McIntyre, Kyle McIntyre (Co-Director), Stephanie Mayer, Terry Bigalk, Alissa Stelpflug. Back row: Gerri Nielsen, Domingo Kingsley, James Skaalen, Dusting Hanson Jesse Grabau, Carston Grabau, Jackson Hildebrandt, Steve Donney. Not pictured: Ryan Mayer, Larry Nolan, Cimarron Patch.
Photo submitted

The City of Canton contracts with the City of Harmony for ambulance services.
The Harmony Volunteer Ambulance Service has been serving the needs of the area for more than 35 years.

• Gundersen Health System
• Mayo Clinic
• Winneshiek Medical Center
• Minnesota Poison Control System
• Southern Minnesota Emergency Medical Services

The City of Canton contracts with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office for its law enforcement needs.
Canton is part of a joint service agreement with the neighboring cities of Harmony and Mabel.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office
901 Houston St NW
Preston, MN 55965

Non-Emergency: (507) 765-3874

• Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office
• Fillmore County Emergency Management
• Fillmore County Jail
• Fillmore County District Court
• Minnesota State Patrol