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Metalfab Fire Trucks: A Multi-Generational Family Legacy
When Gordon Green’s father, Donald Green, started Metalfab Fire Trucks in 1967, he had no way of knowing that it would persevere and grow into the thriving fire truck manufacturing company that you see today. He may not have known it at the time, but he did have a vision—one that Gordon is at the…
Preparing for and Drafting an Effective Fire Truck RFP (Request for Proposal)
Is your old fire truck in need of replacement? It happens. And unfortunately, we all know what it means: now is the time to start looking for, or dreaming up, a satisfactory replacement. Replacing your truck should not be taken lightly. Because the safety of your crew, your community, and yourselves as fire chiefs are…
Metalfab and the MHL Team Up for a Second Year: Playoffs, Community, and the 12 Jerseys of Christmas
For over 50 years, Metalfab has been providing fire departments with the maintenance and supplies they need to keep their communities safe. They have innovated their products to fit the changing needs of the surrounding areas. For instance, mini pumpers enable emergency response in narrow streets or tough-to-get-to areas. As a community-minded organization, the team…
Wet or Dry: How to Winterize Your Fire Trucks This Season
When the cold weather hits, fire departments have to decide whether or not they are going to winterize their fire trucks. To preserve the functionality and longevity of your equipment, we always recommend winterizing fire trucks in regions where the temperature is going to hit freezing or below. It comes down to how you want…
Cooking Safety Starts with YOU! Pay Attention to Fire Prevention
Cooking Safety Starts with YOU! Pay Attention to Fire Prevention As Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is upon us— this year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU”—Metalfab is banding together with North American fire departments and their communities in order to educate around the practice of fire safety in the kitchen and its significance. In…
Introducing Metalfab’s Newest Member of the Sales Team—Maria Pozsgai!
Introducing Metalfab’s Newest Member of the Sales Team—Maria Pozsgai! At Metalfab, the heart of our business comprises a passionate team of management, purchasers, engineers, production staff, and salespeople. Each of us plays an important role in delivering our high-quality line of custom fire trucks to the end users. Recently, we added a new salesperson to…
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