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Designing and ordering a new fire apparatus is a complex process for any fire department. From balancing operational needs to understanding budget limitations, the process can quickly become overwhelming. With the right planning, resources, and support, it is possible to simplify this process, ensuring your department gets the best apparatus for their needs. In this…
Meta Description: Join the Toronto Fire Celtic Society’s Memorial Ride to Ottawa to honour fallen firefighters and support their families. Learn how you can get involved today. Since 2017, the Toronto Professional Firefighters’ Celtic Society (TPFFCS), or Toronto Fire Celtic Society for short, a charitable organization that raises funds for various charities while celebrating the…
Congratulations to Madeline Jollimore of Hilden, Nova Scotia, for being awarded our $1,500 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship this year. We at Metalfab present this award annually in memory of the late Fire Chief and CVFSA charter member Jim Hayter who was extremely active in his community, not only through the fire service but in additional…
Since 2017, the Toronto Professional Firefighters’ Celtic Society (TPFFCS), or Toronto Fire Celtic Society for short, a charitable organisation that raises funds for various charities while celebrating the Celtic traditions of the fire service in Canada, has been putting on an annual memorial ride from southern Ontario to Ottawa in honour of the Canadian Firefighter…
At MetalFab, we believe that our success is due to our incredible team, and we work hard to find the best talent who will help our clients at every stage of their needs to create a lasting impact. This brings us to some very exciting news: we want to introduce our latest team member. We…
Tire safety and regulations are very important, especially when it comes to emergency response vehicles like fire trucks. Since a fire truck needs to perform under extreme conditions, tire reliability is one of the most critical parameters to keep in mind regarding fire truck safety. This creates a need for best practices, safety considerations, and regulatory…
On April 26, 2024, we lost someone really special to us here at Metalfab, an incredible man who went by the name of Mike Fitzpatrick. Some of you had the pleasure of working with him on conceptualizing your custom fire truck. Through his business, ERL, Mike was the Metalfab representative for Newfoundland, and he worked…
Firefighting is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to the ongoing and rapid advancements that have been made in smart technology. Not only are these innovations augmenting our traditional firefighting methods but they are also revolutionizing the entire landscape of emergency response. From early fire detection to AI-driven predictive analytics, drones, wearable tech, and robotic assistance,…
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…