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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…