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My take = Getting started is the difficult step Hey, Michael here from Tannery Company, a leading firm in family wealth management. Happy Friday! As we wrap up another week, I’m reaching out to touch upon a subject that’s often rich in possibilities yet can feel as complex as Picasso’s art: discussing family wealth. Why…

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…