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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:

 

1. Sabre-Vent is the ventilation system that’s installed on a unit to assist in air circulation. It’s good for when bunker gear is stored on the unit. With the cost of emergency vehicles spiraling upwards, it is crucial to make sure the investment in a new truck will last for many years. Fortunately, Sabre-Vent offers great protection at a reasonable price. Years of design and manufacturing refinements make this product a trusted and most-efficient method for preventing premature damage and limiting unsafe atmospheric work environments.
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As many of you may already know, Intershutz is the world’s leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety, and security. It is a magnet for companies from around the world seeking to develop new markets for their products. It is also the go-to show for pros wanting to learn about the latest innovations and share expertise with their international peers.

The show is usually held every four years, but it was postponed for the last two years because of the COVID pandemic. The exhibition returned this year, and for global professionals who were eager to learn out about the latest technologies and products, this year’s show was long-awaited and highly anticipated.

Intershutz is considered in a class of its own internationally when it comes [...]

At this point, just about everyone has heard about the supply chain issues that are affecting almost every product and just about every industry—everything from cars and electrical components to onion rings and chicken. It should be no surprise that these delays are impacting everyone in one way or another. Though it is looking like the situation will improve at some point, it will take some time until everything gets back to normal, and just when that will be is unknown due to many factors, including the backlog caused by these shortages.

The big question is, what do you do right now if you need to replace an aging fire truck?

We offer a few tips to help you through this difficult process:

 

1. Do a full review and assessment [...]

Without a doubt, tankers are the workhorses in your department’s fleet of vehicles. They get the water to the scene when hydrants aren’t available by loading up at a water source, shuttling the water to the scene, and dumping it into a portable tank. They then return to the water source to repeat the process. The system is simple and reliable if you ensure that these units are functioning as safely and as efficiently as possible.

Here are three options that will help make your tanker safer and function at optimal levels:

 

1. For safety purposes, install an IN view 360 HD Camera Fire system. This revolutionary vehicle monitoring system eliminates blind spots by giving drivers a real-time 360-degree view around the apparatus while also providing increased [...]

The Township of Severn Fire Chief Tim Cranney was just six years old when the Township of Orillia built a second station. It wasn’t long before his father and two uncles joined the company, creating some fond early memories for Cranney of hanging out at the station, watching the firefighters do nonemergency activities. These recollections were so indelible that he later joined up with the department. Thirty-seven years later, Cranney has never looked back.

In 1994, the name of the Township of Orillia station was changed to the Township of Severn, where Cranney has served as Chief for the past seven years. What Cranney appreciates most about his work is meeting new people and creating lifelong friendships with members of the community he serves. He says he has many favorite memories during his successful career, but one that stands out is his joining the Simcoe County Fire Chiefs Association where he has had the opportunity [...]

 The station house requires new pumpers. You know what is required, but specifying what you need on a new truck isn’t as simple as copying the tender document from your last truck from 10 years ago. There is so much new technology to consider, and products are updated annually. Some new features may benefit your department while others may not

We’re here to help you decide. Below are three features that are sure to be beneficial for your department.

Trident Automatic Air Primer

Major upgrades in fire pump priming technology are helping to drive the market forward. The new primers utilize air supplied from the chassis air brake system to operate the pump primer, which is proven to be far more efficient and reliable than conventional electric motor-driven primers. The use of a primer virtually eliminates the impact load on the vehicle’s electrical system, thereby improving its reliability. It also improves performance over time for [...]

Spring is finally here and we are clearing out our inventory of Shield Solutions Cleaning Supplies.  This sale is for a limited time until our stock runs out!  Contact us at info@metalfabfiretrucks.com for any orders!  Thank you and Happy Cleaning!

Product Name Man Part# List Price Sale Price Aluminum & Metal Cleaner – 1 Gallon AC101 $50.00 $15.00 Vehicle Wash – 1 Gallon VW101 $50.00 $15.00 Waterless Vehicle Wash – 32 oz WVW132 $25.00 $7.50 Bug Clean – 32 oz BW132 $25.00 $7.50 Spray Detailer – 32 oz SD132 $25.00 $7.50 Tire Finish – 32 oz TF132 $25.00 $7.50 Glass Cleaner – 32 oz GC132 $25.00 $7.50 Metal Polish – 32 oz MP132 $60.00 $10.00 Bug Clean – 8 OZ $15.00 $5.00 48 oz Pump Up Foam Sprayer PF001 $75.00 $25.00 32 oz Bottle Pre [...]

The 2022 nomination period for the “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship” is now open and runs until Friday May 27, 2022.

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 Fire Services Association (CVFSA). Chief Hayter was also a firefighter with the Alvinston, Ontario fire department for 44 years, 15 of which he served as fire chief. In addition to his dedication to the Fire Services, Chief Hayter was extremely active in the community including serving as Deputy Mayor. This award is sponsored by Metalfab Fire Trucks of Centreville, NB and presented by the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association.

Eligible applicants for the scholarship are active firefighters or dependent’s of an active firefighter  who are pursuing their goal of higher education [...]

Spring Fire Truck Maintenance Tips

Winter is over and spring is upon us. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and, of course, the weather is getting warmer. You will also notice that your fire truck is covered in the brine, grit, and dirt that comes with cold-weather driving. It’s time to get your fire trucks clean, maintained, and equipped for the warm months ahead. Before getting started, review these tips for getting your trucks springtime ready.

It’s always a good idea to begin by giving your trucks a thorough cleaning to ensure all salt and other road agents are removed from the body and the electrical components. This will help prevent corrosion.

This is also a good time to have the annual undercoating done to your unit. The undercoating also helps [...]