Canastota Volunteer Fire Department

04/22/2026

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that they are expanding a program to help train volunteer firefighters.

04/05/2026

02/21/2026

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On behalf of the Canastota Volunteer Fire Department, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the community for your patience and support during the first fish fry of the 2026 season. As with any kickoff event, we had a few bugs to work out, and we truly appreciate everyone’s understanding.

We’re also happy to announce that mac and cheese is officially back as an available side and is now included with all dinner purchases.

Thank you again for your continued support — we appreciate each and every one of you. Your support helps us continue serving our community

02/19/2026

One more day everyone !!

first fish fry starts February 20th!!
Take out or dine in

4-7pm

Cash or card accepted

01/23/2026

first fish fry starts February 20th!!
Take out or dine in

4-7pm

Cash or card accepted

01/04/2026

Start your new year off right with a delicious all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Durhamville Fire Department!

Bring the family, enjoy a warm breakfast, and support your local firefighters. We can’t wait to see you there! 🚒❤️

01/03/2026

New York's volunteer firefighter's association proposing big changes to help recruitment

01/02/2026

Ok folks the numbers are in for 2025 and we broke a record for number of calls compared to last year

2024-394 calls

For 2025 the Canastota Fire Department ran a total of 613 calls. Below is a breakdown of those calls.

Fire(Structure fire,outdoor fire,dumpster,vehicle)-74

Mvc(motor vehicle crash)-158

Ems-67

Alarms-78

Service calls-213

Miscellaneous calls-23

Total alarm minutes-22,941

As always we thank the public for your continued support as well as our dedicated members who have sacrificed many many hours to help those in need.

And we would like to thank our mutual aid departments also. Your help and dedication
Is greatly appreciated more than you know!!

12/20/2025

Due to a major transmission main break OCWA - Central New York’s Water Authority - is urging customers in the following municipalities to reduce non-essential water usage :
• Town of Manlius (including the Villages of Minoa, Fayetteville, and Manlius)
• Town of Pompey
• Town of DeWitt (including customers served by the DeWitt Water system)
• Town of Sullivan (including the Village of Chittenango)
• Town of Lenox (including the Village of Canastota)
• Town of Lincoln

Conservation measures can include:
• Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing dishes in the sink.
• Limiting use of dishwashers and clothes washers whenever possible.
• Using water-saving settings on your washing machine.
• Taking shorter showers.
• Reusing water when possible.

Crews are working diligently to complete the complex repair, which is expected to take up to one week. OCWA is employing every available mechanism to maintain consistent water flow and pressure to you, including re-routing water from other sources.

Customers may periodically experience reduced flows and pressures during the coming week.

Any critical concerns during this weekend can be directed to OCWA’s After-Hours Emergency answering service at 315.475.7601. Significant delays in connecting to a representative may occur.

The Authority appreciates the assistance of its customers while the repair is completed and will provide more information as it becomes available.

12/15/2025

Appreciation post

on Sat morning Canastota fire Wampsville Fire And Sylvan Beach fire lined up at the thruway entrance to show our support to Canastota Native Squash Verno. Mr. Verno who recently had a heart transplant in nyc came through Canastota on his way to his home in Cleveland Ny. Mr. Verno who spent time as an assistant chief in Wayne county as well as 37 years at the 9 mile nuclear plant in the emergency preparedness area.