Author: Metalfab Fire Trucks

Department Spotlight: Grand Falls, NB In New Brunswick, Grand Falls Fire Department Chief Charles Kavanaugh grew up half a block from the local fire hall and remembers running outside every time he heard the fire alarm. “I’d run up to the corner to see which direction [the trucks] were going,” the chief recalls. At the…

The Decision to Winterize Your Fire Truck Our Metalfab experts are often faced with questions by customers regarding the best way to winterize a fire truck. We tell them that pumps can be run either “wet” or “dry” over the colder season, and there are pros and cons to each approach while still maximizing the…

Doing Our Part for a Green New Brunswick Metalfab has joined Green Economy New Brunswick (GENB), a newly launched resource, to support New Brunswick businesses in becoming stronger and more resilient while taking action on climate change. For over 50 years, Metalfab has been providing the tools and resources fire departments need in order for…

The Vestal Fire Department: Always Ready to Serve Though just 50 square miles in size, the Town of Vestal, New York, boasts a mighty profile. It is home to Binghamton University, which draws visitors to the area through its entertainment and sporting events. The university itself adds thousands of students to the town and employs more than…

It’s Fire Prevention Week – Plan Ahead   Fire Prevention Week, October 9–15, is a good time to remind us to be prepared in the event of a fire in our home. This year, the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) is celebrating 100 years of keeping you and your loved ones safe with their tips,…

Metalfab Ltd. to Sponsor Maritime Junior Hockey League Playoffs Metalfab Ltd. is pleased to announce we have signed a multi-year agreement with the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) to be the title sponsor of the league’s playoffs and the championship trophy beginning in the current 2022–23 season. “Metalfab is extremely excited to be able to…

Why Your Truck Needs the Air Primer An air primer might not sound like the most exciting piece of firefighting equipment but having the right one for your apparatus during an emergency call can literally mean the difference between life and death. There are different types of air primers for fire trucks available. The one…

The Distinguished US History of Metalfab Metalfab is celebrating 55 years of serving the fire industry throughout Canada and the northeastern United States. In business since 1967, we have been providing the tools and resources fire departments need in order for them to make the right investment for their communities. Metalfab founder Donald Green began…

The Recipient of the 2022 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship Announced Metalfab is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2022 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship is Trenton James Straatman. Trenton is a proud member of the Township of Warwick Fire Department, following in his father’s footsteps. Nominated by his chief, Brad Goodhill, Trenton will be…

You know that your rescue has two important responsibilities: to safely transport your firefighters and your equipment to the scene of an event. If it’s time to start thinking about getting a new rescue build, there are three must-have features you will want to include:   Sabre-Vent is the ventilation system that’s installed on a…