Author: Ryan Stacey

2023 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship The 2022 nomination period for the “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship” is now open and runs until Friday May 26, 2023. 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 honor the late Jim Hayter, a charter…

New Products Hitting the Market Are you considering purchasing a new fire truck or refurbishing your apparatus but need help figuring out where to start? We have some innovative, state-of-the-art products for you to check out. Let’s start with a new nozzle for your hose. The SAM Smart Nozzle with N2P Technology is a great…

What Is a Clean Cab Concept? It might be surprising to learn that one of the leading causes of death for a firefighter is cancer. Firefighters face increased carcinogen exposure when inhaling airborne chemicals at fire scenes and settling on firefighters’ gear. According to a study by the University of the Fraser Valley in British…

Fire Department Spotlight: Centreville Fire Department (NB) Ritchie Shaw was asked to join the all-volunteer Centreville Fire Department (New Brunswick) 16 years ago by another member. He’s never left and was promoted to fire chief five years ago. Shaw says he’s had all kinds of experiences during his time with the department, “some good, some…

Metalfab Gets Ready for MHL Cup Playoffs The Metalfab MHL Cup Playoffs officially began on Friday, March 17th, and is off to a great start. In the Eastlink North, the top-seeded Edmundston Blizzard host the Miramichi Timberwolves while defending league champion Summerside Western Capitals host the Campbellton Tigers. In the Eastlink South, the Truro Bearcats…

Walk-In vs. Walk-Around Rescue Units: What You Need to Know In addition to the pumpers and the tankers, almost every department has a rescue unit, which is basically a toolbox on wheels. It brings all of the required equipment to the scene, and it can also be used as transportation for firefighters to the location…

Steps Required to Build a Custom Fire Truck It’s time to replace a fire truck and you’re considering a custom build. There is a lot to consider. Below are a few tips to review before making a final decision. First, you must determine your budget. Is this doable this year? What exactly will you require…

 Metalfab Gives Back through Curling Sponsorships As a community-oriented company, Metalfab is always looking for ways to give back. In fact, we consider every purchase of one of our fire trucks as a partnership between Metalfab and the region that buys the unit. Curling sponsorships are just one way we try to give back to…

Spotlight Product: Automatic Traction Chains Fire departments don’t have the option when their pagers go off to wait until icy roads thaw out. They need to respond quickly and safely. Automatic traction (or snow) chains are an option that assists firefighters to get to their calls safely. This is an extremely valuable option, especially for…

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…