
Endwell (NY) Fire Department Replaces Aerial with Sutphen SPH 100 Aerial Platform
By Alan M. Petrillo Endwell (NY) Fire Department was running a 1993 Sutphen SP 95 aerial platform that was at the end of its useful life, so the department knew it was time to spec out a new truck. The department wanted to tailor its new truck to its specific needs...

Kussmaul and Sutphen Team Up to Offer Freedom eGen Alternative Power Solutions for Fire Trucks
https://youtu.be/Gqm2gy9-GWI When the Clinton Township (OH) Fire Department chief approached Sutphen with a unique request for the department's new apparatus, the manufacturer reached out to Kussmaul to help design a system that would fit the requirements. The...
Darley Embraces ‘No Pump Down’ Attitude
By Jimmy Darley Darley, Waterous and Hale all make great centrifugal firefighting pumps. If we all did not build a high-quality product, none of us would be in business for well over 100 years. Fire pumps are a bit of a commodity, much like a mousetrap. Each builder...
Opelika (AL) Fire Department Gets Sutphen SL 100 Aerial-Ladder Quint
By Alan M. Petrillo Sutphen Corp. has delivered a SL 100 aerial ladder quint to Opelika (AL) Fire Department that will replace a 25-year old rear-mount aerial platform, which will be held in reserve. Shane Boyd, Opelika's chief, says the department went with a...
ARTICLES
Opelika (AL) Fire Department Gets Sutphen SL 100 Aerial-Ladder Quint
Sutphen Corp. has delivered a SL 100 aerial ladder quint to Opelika (AL) Fire Department that will replace a 25-year old rear-mount aerial platform, which will be held in reserve.
Ohio Fire Department Keeps Fleet All Sutphen with New Aerial
Its fleet consists of an engine, a rescue-pumper, an aerial ladder platform, and three advanced life support (ALS) ambulances, with the fire suppression rigs all built by Sutphen Corp.
Darley Rebranding and Reinventing WASP Series Platform as WS Tactical Pumper
After nearly 100 years of producing a multitude of fire trucks for the North American and global fire apparatus markets, Darley has taken a new focus and has been working diligently on a re-branding and re-focusing of what has historically been known and referred to as our Fire Apparatus, or simply, Apparatus Division.
Sutphen Announces Dates for 2023 EVT Courses and Proctored Exams
For the second year in a row, Sutphen Corporation, the largest family-owner fire apparatus manufacturer in the nation, will offer an expansive courseload of Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) classes while also proctoring the EVT Certification Commission’s national exams directly following classes.
PRESS RELEASES
1938 Darley Returns to Conway (PA) Volunteer Fire Department 50 Years Later
Conway Volunteer Fire Department received a 1938 Darley, a fire engine it once owned 50 years ago, Sunday after it was donated back to Conway from Satellite Beach (FL) Fire Department.
Industry Expert Joins Darley as Leader of Pump Customer Service and Applications Engineering
Scott Vavra is an industry veteran, Army reservist and expert who creates best-in-class customer service experiences in manufacturing CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – 12/14/2022 – Scott Vavra will assume leadership of Darley’s Pump Customer Support and Applications Engineering...
Sutphen Announces Dates for 2023 EVT Courses and Proctored Exams
For the second year in a row, Sutphen Corporation, the largest family-owner fire apparatus manufacturer in the nation, will offer an expansive courseload of Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) classes while also proctoring the EVT Certification Commission’s national exams directly following classes.
Darley Launches New Website
Darley, a global manufacturer and distributor for military and first responder markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, Darley.com. With a clean, modern design and focus on the customer experience, the full business offerings come to life in the new website experience.
APPARATUS GALLERY
VIDEOS
Inside Darley: March 2023
https://youtu.be/wGZngonkfcs Managing Inflation and the Economy Inflation is at a 40-year high, and interest rates are going through the roof. We've got a stock market in flux. The chances of a recession are nearing 100% -- according to some experts. Hopefully, this...
Kussmaul and Sutphen Team Up to Offer Freedom eGen Alternative Power Solutions for Fire Trucks
When the Clinton Township (OH) Fire Department chief approached Sutphen with a unique request for the department’s new apparatus, the manufacturer reached out to Kussmaul to help design a system that would fit the requirements.
Inside Darley: February 2023
Every business has a core competency - do you know yours? Companies often go through a lot of changes and business cycles. Amidst these changes, successful organizations today need to focus on one of three core disciplines: innovation, operational efficiency and...
Inside Darley: January 2023
At Darley, we are always watching out for new business trends. Today, we share some thoughts on incredible new "mega-trends" including artificial intelligence, Corporate Social Responsibility, and other important business insights. We also mourn the loss of Chief...
Inside Darley: December 2022
What's your leadership style? Leadership shows in so many aspects of our business and yours. This month, Paul Darley shares different ways to consider your style. Our attachments this month are all about leadership including resources from thought leaders like Simon...
Inside Darley: November 2022
If you’re like us here at Darley, your fire department, your business, your government organization is probably very busy finalizing your 2023 budgets and business plans. And really, this issue is designed to give you some tools to help you with that process....
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Endwell (NY) Fire Department Replaces Aerial with Sutphen SPH 100 Aerial Platform
The end result is a Sutphen SPH 100 foot aerial platform built on a Sutphen Monarch heavy duty custom chassis with a 62-inch extended four-door flat-roof cab.
Inside Darley: March 2023
https://youtu.be/wGZngonkfcs Managing Inflation and the Economy Inflation is at a 40-year high, and interest rates are going through the roof. We've got a stock market in flux. The chances of a recession are nearing 100% -- according to some experts. Hopefully, this...
Kussmaul and Sutphen Team Up to Offer Freedom eGen Alternative Power Solutions for Fire Trucks
When the Clinton Township (OH) Fire Department chief approached Sutphen with a unique request for the department’s new apparatus, the manufacturer reached out to Kussmaul to help design a system that would fit the requirements.
Darley Embraces ‘No Pump Down’ Attitude
Darley, Waterous and Hale all make great centrifugal firefighting pumps. If we all did not build a high-quality product, none of us would be in business for well over 100 years.