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Honouring the Fallen: The Toronto Fire Celtic Society’s Memorial Ride to Ottawa
Since 2017, the Toronto Professional Firefighters’ Celtic Society (TPFFCS), or Toronto Fire Celtic Society for short, a charitable organisation that raises funds for various charities while celebrating the Celtic traditions of the fire service in Canada, has been putting on an annual memorial ride from southern Ontario to Ottawa in honour of the Canadian Firefighter…
Welcoming Karl Therrien to MetalFab!
At MetalFab, we believe that our success is due to our incredible team, and we work hard to find the best talent who will help our clients at every stage of their needs to create a lasting impact. This brings us to some very exciting news: we want to introduce our latest team member. We…
The Importance Of Tire Regulations For Fire Trucks
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…
Remembering Metalfab’s Mike Fitzpatrick
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…
5 Ways How Smart Technology Is Revolutionizing Firefighting
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,…
5 Reasons Why LED Lighting Is Superior For Fire Truck Visibility
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…
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