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When temperatures drop, fire departments need to know how to winterize their fire trucks. Proper winterization is critical for ensuring the performance and longevity of your equipment, especially in areas where cold conditions are common. The two primary approaches include operating wet or dry pumps, which offer distinct benefits and challenges. The best solution depends…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…