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Zorra Fire & Emergency Services Puts Its Trust in Metalfab Fire Trucks Zorra Township, in the heart of southwestern Ontario, is home to over 9,000 people who share a vision for a vibrant, prosperous, engaged, and environmentally conscious community. We had the pleasure of hearing from Fire Chief Deanna Kirwin of Zorra Fire & Emergency…

Help for Firefighters Suffering from Job-Related Mental Health Issues Firefighters are exposed to all kinds of tragedies while on the job, but the public rarely hears about the suffering of the men and women who daily risk their lives. And though firefighters are primarily recognized for responding to fires, they’re also often among the first…

Fire Trucks and Features That Best Serve Rural Markets Fire departments in rural areas face emergencies that often differ from those faced by their urban counterparts. Some of the situations rural fire station crews must contend with include grass fires, feed mill emergencies, railroad response and rescue, wildland and marsh fires, and farming accidents. Rural…

Fire Safety Planning: What You Should Know It’s never too late to start your fire safety planning. The purpose of a fire prevention plan is to prevent a fire from occurring in a workplace. It highlights crucial emergency procedures such as regular fire safety checks, fire safety training, fire department notification, and an evacuation plan….

Wildland Forestry Fire Trucks Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and changing weather patterns have caused devastating forest wildfires across North America, increasing the need for specialized rigs to fight these blazes. The purpose of a wildland fire engine, also known as a brush truck, is to transport firefighters to the scene of a wildfire and supply…

What’s New in Lighting Systems New HiViz LEDS/FireTech lighting products were unveiled at the 2023 FDIC held recently in Indianapolis, Indiana. There was an impressive demonstration of the new Omen Lightbar, which comes fully populated with multiple colors­—red, green, blue, amber, and white—in the middle row. It is a modular warning system that’s the most…