Limestone (OK) Fire Protection District had W.S. Darley & Co. build two wet light rescues on RAM 5500 4×4 chassis with four-door cabs powered by 6.7-liter Cummins I6 diesel engines and Aisin six-speed automatic transmissions.
What Is A Light Rescue Truck?
In comparing dozens of OEMs’ Web sites, there is no common industry-wide description for a light rescue except for the intimation they’re support rather than suppression vehicles.
Sutphen Delivers SPH 100 Aerial Platform Quint
Sutphen built this SPH 100 aerial platform quint for the LaVale (MD) Fire Department. The rig is powered by a Cummins 500-hp X12 engine and an Allison Gen 5 4000 EVS automatic transmission.
Where Have All the Apparatus Builders Gone?
The size an OEM is not necessarily reflective of the quality of the apparatus manufactured, nor does the size of a local dealership indicate the expertise and knowledge of its vendor that knocks on your firehouse door.
Grand Blanc (MI) Fire Department Sutphen SL75
Sutphen delivered this SL75 midmount aerial quint to the Grand Blanc (MI). It has a 500-gallon tank and 2,000-gpm pump.
Statesville (NC) Fire Department Sutphen SPH 100
The Statesville (NC) Fire Department has taken delivery of this Sutphen SPH 100 midmount aerial quint built on a Monarch cab and chassis.
Darley Builds WASP Max for North Evans (NY) Fire District
The North Evans WASP Max is powered by a 330-hp 6.7-liter diesel engine; has Super Single wheels and tires and a suspension lift package; and has a 320-gallon water tank, a 25-gallon Class A foam tank, and a FoamPro 2001 foam system.
Petoskey (MI) Twin Sutphen Custom Pumpers
The Petoskey (MI) Fire Department took delivery of twin custom Sutphen pumpers built on Monarch cabs and chassis and featuring 1,500-gpm pumps and 750-gallon tanks.
Darley Responds to Pandemic Crisis
As an essential business, Darley has remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic to support our military and first responder customers by providing hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of personal protective equipment (PPE).
North Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department Custom 1,500/750 Custom Pumper
The North Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department has taken delivery of this Sutphen Monarch 1,500/750 custom pumper.
Ask a Darley Engineer: New Pump Validation
How does Darley go about validating a new pump product it is thinking of offering for sale?
What Are These Alphabet Trade Associations?
What they do may undoubtedly affect fire apparatus design, requirements, and capabilities in the future. It might be advisable to stay abreast of their activities.