Canisteo Fire Company

06/11/2026

🚨🚨🚨Reminder to keep a safe distance when Big Boy passes through tomorrow! 🚨🚨🚨

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Today, with heavy hearts, we answered one final call for one of our own.

We laid to rest Don Merring, a dedicated firefighter, brother, and friend whose years of service left a lasting impact on this department, our county, and the community he so faithfully served. Don answered every call with courage, commitment, and compassion, always putting others before himself.

We are forever grateful for his service, his sacrifice, and the example he set for all who had the privilege to serve alongside him.

During this difficult time, we would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our neighboring fire departments and emergency service partners for their assistance, support, and brotherhood. Your presence and kindness have been a source of strength and comfort to our members and Don's family.

Though his final alarm has sounded, Don's legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those he served and the firefighters who follow in his footsteps.

Rest easy, Don. We've got it from here.

06/05/2026

It is with great sadness that the Canisteo Fire Department and the Steuben County Office of Emergency Services announce the passing of Life Member, Past Chief and former Emergency Services Director Don Merring. Don was a member of Canisteo Fire Department for 66 years. He served as Director of Emergency Services from 1985 until 1995.

Calling Hours will be Sunday 06/7/2026 from 1-4 at the Canisteo Fire Station. A Firefighter Walkthrough is scheduled for 12:30.

The Funeral will be held on Monday 6/8/2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Canisteo Fire Station

Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery – There will be No Apparatus Processional due to distance between fire station and the cemetery.

CANISTEO: Donald S. “Don” Merring, 90, of East Main Street, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2026. Don was born January 9th, 1936 in Corning, NY to Robert and Esther (Mossberg) Merring. Don graduated from Canisteo Central School in 1953 and dedicated his life to serving his family, ...

04/18/2026

We want to thank everyone for their support today for our raffle and bingo!

We will be doing bingo in the future and hope to see you all!

04/18/2026

Come on down today from 2-6 for a fun filled day at our Cabin Fever Raffle! Tickets will be available at the door!!

04/10/2026

Happy National Sibling Day 👨‍🚒👮‍♂️
Every family has that one “little brother”…
Ours just happens to carry handcuffs instead of hoses.

All jokes aside, we couldn’t ask for a better department to work alongside.
From traffic control and chaotic scenes to helping us on medical calls, they always have our backs and we’ve got theirs.

Stay safe out there (and try to keep up 😉)
Canisteo Police Department

04/09/2026

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03/08/2026

Friendly reminder as we come into spring
In accordance with New York State regulations, open burning is prohibited during this period.

Prohibited Activities Include:
• Burning of lawn debris
• Burning of grass or leaves
• Burning of tree limbs or brush
• Burning of construction or building materials

Permitted Exceptions:

Recreational fires are allowed only when using charcoal or dry, clean, untreated, and unpainted wood.

Permitted recreational fires include:

• Campfires
• Small cooking fires
• Outdoor fires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width, or diameter
• Ceremonial or celebratory bonfires (including flag or religious item disposal), provided they are not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation

As always, be safe!

01/18/2026

Pancake breakfast, today from 8-11!!