Author: Metalfab Fire Trucks

We in the fire services industry know that, when it comes to emergency response vehicles like fire trucks, high visibility is paramount. It’s important because being seen quickly and clearly can mean the difference between a successful rescue operation and a potential disaster, like colliding with a pedestrian on the way to a call. In…

The 2024 nomination period for the “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship” is now open and runs until Friday May 31, 2024. This scholarship award is given to one applicant in the amount of $1,500.00. The “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship” was established in 2017 to honour the late Jim Hayter, a charter member of the Canadian Volunteer…

Community involvement is key in preventing and controlling fires in your region. The synergy between your local residents and your fire department is a force to be reckoned with, one that drives you as a community to be resilient, aware, and proactive in the face of fire-related risks. You rely on one another, and together,…

Some people jump from job to job out of college, while some (whom you may call the lucky few) find a career path that ignites their passion immediately post-graduation. For Ryan Stacey of Metalfab Firetrucks, he was one of those people who fell into the latter category, and since joining the organization in 1996, he’s…

At Metalfab, designing our fire trucks is a meticulous process, one where every detail is scrutinized to meet and exceed industry standards. We do this because we want you and your crew to be as safe as mechanically possible on every call. Because a good designer understands that design factors like ergonomics, crashworthiness, visibility, equipment…

As a fire chief, you know that regular maintenance extends the lifespan of your fire trucks. That’s why you do it. But have you ever wondered why these proactive measures improve the longevity of your fleet? Sure you have, which is why we’re going to give you five reasons right here. #1: Preservation Of Structural…

As the challenges firefighters face become more intricate and demanding, the need for fire departments to embrace cutting-edge solutions is more pressing than ever before. From bolstering firefighter safety to harnessing the power of data analytics to increase your crew’s efficiency, technological advancements can not only modernize your firefighting practices but also revolutionize the way…

Ergonomics, by definition, is an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. When applied to firefighting, it becomes the science of designing things, like fire trucks, to keep firefighters their safest and most efficient. It can be expensive and require additional…

If you’ve worked with us or keep up to date with our posts, you’re likely already aware of the work we at Metalfab do for our communities. Metalfab is a community-oriented company through and through, and we’re always looking for new ways to give back. One way we give back to the communities we serve…

Every so often, we like to feature one of our valued suppliers. By doing so, we have a chance to highlight their contribution to the fire service and their ongoing dedication to helping keep our communities safe. This time around, we are putting the spotlight on Ziamatic Corporation, a leading manufacturer of fire and safety…