Darley will display a variety of products at FDIC International 2024, including EV fire solutions, robotics products, drones, and its command vehicle.
Inside Darley: March/April 2024
This month we are sharing retired Navy SEAL Captain Steve Fitzgerald joining Team Darley as COO, takeaways from FAMA 2024, upcoming FDIC innovations and partnerships with Microsoft and Ford, important updates regarding key legislation, and more!
Pump Packing vs. Mechanical Seal
In this article, we are going to discuss what packing and a mechanical seal are. But first we need to know what the purpose of these “seals” is in our pumping systems. To put it very simply, they keep the oil and water separated.
Five Top Preventive Maintenance Tips for Fire Pumps
The fire pump is arguably the most important piece of equipment on an engine, and pump manufacturers have specific guidelines for keeping fire pumps in the best working order. We spoke with two W.S. Darley & Company pump experts, Greg Field, vice president of pump manufacturing operations, and Shawn Kelly, training manager, about the subject and they gave us five preventive maintenance tips to keep your fire pump in top shape.
Inside Darley: January/February 2024
Start off your 2024 with annual impact and trend report highlights from U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Fire Administration, and more.
Darley Celebrates Key Promotions in Essential Manufacturing Teams
Demonstrating a true appreciation for the hard work and dedication of its team, Darley is excited to promote celebrated team members into vital new roles within the company’s manufacturing locations in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Darley and Ford Partner to Develop Data-Driven Tactical Command Vehicle
W.S. Darley and Company has partnered with Ford to develop a tactical command vehicle based on the new Ford Bronco platform. Peter Darley, Darley’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, says the tactical command vehicle is based on a 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands 4×4 with a Sasquatch off-road package, powered by a six-cylinder gasoline engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Wheelbase on the rig is 116 inches, overall length is 189 inches, and overall height is 74 inches.
Inside Darley: December 2023
https://youtu.be/wwEIzBb1G9Y?feature=shared Darley starts and ends every year looking at megatrends then analyzing how they affect our industry, customers, and business objectives. In this month's Inside Darley, we talk about the biggest megatrend, Artificial...
Inside Darley: October/November 2023
Darley partnered with Ford Motor Company back in 1925 to build a fire truck on a Model T chassis. Nearly 100 years later, we’re proud to work with Ford again in launching the Bronco Wildland Firefighting Command Rig, a go-anywhere rig to help coordinate firefighting crews in New Mexico.
Exxon Mobile and Dow Chemical Demand Big Water
An industrial setting requires fire trucks to flow a high volume of pressured water and foam at an extremely high rate of speed to elevated storage tanks and large processing facilities.
Emergency Plug® | The Only Way to Safely Disable Electric Vehicles
The Emergency Plug® has been developed to prevent unpredictable vehicle movement by any full or hybrid electric vehicle (EV) in an emergency situation as well as during regular maintenance, quickly creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
Progress Is Complex and Possible
We are inspired by the overwhelming enthusiasm and creativity showcased in our second Thought Leadership Essay Competition. With a commendable 85 entries centered on recruitment and diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) within the fire service, it’s evident that our fire service heroes are eager to spotlight this important discussion.