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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…
2024 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship
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…
5 Ways How Community Involvement Strengthens Firefighting Efforts
Community involvement is key in preventing and controlling fires in your region. The synergy between your local residents and your fire department is a force to be reckoned with, one that drives you as a community to be resilient, aware, and proactive in the face of fire-related risks. You rely on one another, and together,…
Metalfab’s Business Development Manager: How Ryan Stacey’s Spontaneous Job Application Has Resulted In A Flourishing 28-Year Career
Some people jump from job to job out of college, while some (whom you may call the lucky few) find a career path that ignites their passion immediately post-graduation. For Ryan Stacey of Metalfab Firetrucks, he was one of those people who fell into the latter category, and since joining the organization in 1996, he’s…
5 Ways How Fire Truck Design Impacts Crew Safety
At Metalfab, designing our fire trucks is a meticulous process, one where every detail is scrutinized to meet and exceed industry standards. We do this because we want you and your crew to be as safe as mechanically possible on every call. Because a good designer understands that design factors like ergonomics, crashworthiness, visibility, equipment…
5 Reasons Why Regular Maintenance Extends Fire Truck Lifespan
As a fire chief, you know that regular maintenance extends the lifespan of your fire trucks. That’s why you do it. But have you ever wondered why these proactive measures improve the longevity of your fleet? Sure you have, which is why we’re going to give you five reasons right here. #1: Preservation Of Structural…
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