The Canton Professional Fire Fighters Union, Local 2289, is affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters (I.A.F.F.) chartered on May 1, 1974, and the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union (M.P.F.F.U.). Canton organized a volunteer fire department in 1950 before becoming a charter township in 1961. The Township of Canton established a full-time professional fire department in 1972 with nine (9) career . The Canton Professional Fire Fighters Union currently has a total of 59 personnel. This includes 1 Deputy Fire Chief, 2 Fire Inspector, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 9 Captains and 45 Fire Fighters who are all committed to fire prevention, fire fighting, and emergency medical services.

    The dedicated men and women of the Canton Professional Fire Fighters Union are also committed to the Canton Community. The Fire Fighters have established a charity foundation (Canton Fire Fighters #2289 Charity Foundation) TO HELP THOSE IN NEED. PLEASE! Click on our charity foundation link to learn more about the foundation and to MAKE A DONATION.