In 1975, Foster and three fellow engineers established Spartan Motors and built their first chassis for the Covington (OH) Fire Department.
William “Bill” Foster, a Founder of Spartan Motors, Dies at 83
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Pueblo (CO) FD Has New Smeal 125-Foot Rear-Mount Aerial
Believed to be the tallest aerial in Colorado, this apparatus expands the department’s response package.
Inside Darley: January/February 2025
This month, Paul Darley shares the latest additions to the company’s Defense Advisory Board; record milestone hitting $1 billion in sales for 2024; key partnerships with federal agencies; and the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
Paul C. Darley Named Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year by National Defense Industry Association
Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment since 1908, is proud to announce that its CEO, Paul C. Darley, has been awarded the prestigious Kathleen Sridhar Small Business Executive of the Year Award by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).
Darley Partners with Microsoft and Ford to Offer Smart Vehicles
Darley and Microsoft have partnered to create integrated public safety vehicles to keep first responders connected and operational during critical incidents. By combining Darley’s system integration manufacturing expertise with Microsoft’s cloud and software capabilities, we are delivering resilient, connected vehicles that meet the demands of modern public safety.
Inside Darley: November/December 2024
This month Darley shares takeaways from its annual management meeting where 2025 business plans and strategic goals were discussed. Also discussed were resources your team can use in their planning, three key themes of focus at its annual Fire Advisory Board meeting, recent additions to Team Darley, and the winners of the annual Thought Leadership Essay Contest for 2024.
Darley Welcomes Retired Major General Jocelyn Seng to Defense Advisory Board
Dr. Seng brings a wealth of experience and expertise in defense strategy and weapons system development.
‘What We Live For’: W.S. Darley and Co. in Chippewa Falls (WI) Makes Life-Saving Fire Pumps
The facility specializes in manufacturing fire pumps, with a team of skilled machinists and engineers.
KME Welcomes Fire Master Fire Equipment to Its Dealer Network
Fire Master Fire Equipment, Inc. is now an official dealer for KME® fire apparatus and equipment in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Inside Darley: September/October 2024
This month, we’re sharing our Fall-Winter issue of the Darley Times where you can read more about our latest contracts with Sourcewell and the DoD, our new CFO, Lee Wise who has joined Team Darley, and information about our upcoming Pump Academy, taking place at our Chippewa Falls facility October 8th to the 10th. You can also read the latest industry report on the top 100 defense contractors in 2023 where Darley came in at 48th with sales of $953 million. We also share updates from FAMA for 2Q24 apparatus orders as well as the latest assessments from the BLM on North American seasonal wildfires.
Road Rescue Launches the Type I and Type 3 RediMedic Ambulance
Road Rescue®, announces its easy-to-spec, preconfigured RediMedic™ ambulance is available to order.
Darley Names Lee J. Wise as Chief Financial Officer
Wise joins Team Darley from Covetrus where he was a Senior Vice President of North America Distribution and Category Management.
