Cherokee County
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services
On the morning of May 14, 2025, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) responded to reports of smoke at the Isotec International facility located on Longview Street in Canton. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an exothermic chemical reaction involving Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) and water that had ignited a fire inside a vessel on-site.
CCFES activated its Hazardous Materials Team and, in coordination with the Canton Police Department, Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County E 9-1-1, Cherokee County Radio Technology, and the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency, established a unified command to manage the response. A safety perimeter was established around the area and Longview Street was closed to through traffic between Goss Street and Golf Course Road.
Air quality in the surrounding area was continuously monitored by CCFES with the assistance of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Civil Support Team. All readings indicated air quality remained safe for the public throughout the incident.
The fire was successfully contained and extinguished by late afternoon. One firefighter sustained minor injuries while working to control the fire and was treated and released from a local hospital. No civilian injuries or illnesses were reported.
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services commends the swift, coordinated efforts of all responding agencies and remains committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our community.
ABOUT CCFES
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services is a full service, county-run organization, providing firefighting and emergency services to the residents and visitors of Cherokee County. The agency boasts an Insurance Service Office rating of 2 and International Accreditation through the Center of Public Safety Excellence. The agency has 27 stations covering 434 square miles and serving a population of over 293,000. To learn more about CCFES or how to join the team, visit www.cherokeecountyfire.com.
ABOUT CCFES HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services operates one of the most well trained and equipped hazardous materials teams in Georgia. The Hazardous Materials Team is staffed with full-time firefighters who have received extensive training on a wide range of hazardous materials. The team responds to dozens of hazardous materials incidents across Cherokee County annually and to requests for assistance from other communities all across northern Georgia.
