By: Darley Team Question: Why is the drip rate between five and 60 drops on Darley pumps equipped with packing rather than a mechanical seal such as our Darley P100 pump and P6 pumps that you build for the US Navy and US Coast Guard?—DCC Chief Petty Officer Jim...
CHASSIS 100" KME Panther LFD with 16" Raised-Roof Cab DRIVE TRAIN Cummins ISL9 450-hp Engine PUMP & TANK Burner Stored Air CAFS BODY 4-Compartment Walk-Around Rescue Constructed of 3/16" Aluminum Onspot 6 Strained Chain System for Single Rear Axle Robinson Roll-up...
The Seiverville (TN) Fire Department has had a lot of success using compressed air foam systems (CAFS) and rear-mount pumpers, so when it came time to replace an aging pumper, the truck committee wanted to have a similar vehicle built. By Alan M. Petrillo After...
By Alan M. Petrillo Fall River (MA) Fire Department wanted to replace a 14-year old, 81-foot midmount aerial platform and needed a truck with a narrow body, the shortest wheelbase possible, and the smallest...
This Ferrara Ultra pumper is in service with the Yonkers (NY) Fire Department.
By Alan M. Petrillo Fire apparatus are getting smarter, easier to operate, and safer for firefighters thanks largely to electronic technology being incorporated into the veins of the trucks. AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology is one such system that connects to various...
Q: What has Darley done to ease rural department budgetary concerns? In recent years, the U.S. economy has experienced drastic swings. That has caused a chain reaction in all areas of the economy. As a result, municipal budgets have been hard hit. With already tight...
By Alan M. Petrillo The design of industrial fire apparatus usually centers around one main attribute, that of putting maximum amounts of water through the rig to protect industrial facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, and other large manufacturing...
By Alan M. Petrillo The Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Department is taking delivery of six E-ONE clean cab concept rescue-pumpers designed to prevent particulates on contaminated turnout gear and SCBA from...
By Ricky Riley In past Rig articles and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment articles, I have championed having numerous options for receiving water to your engine company. Making sure you have all the tools in the tool box to be able to supply the engine with...
Q: How does Darley determine if a driveline layout is acceptable for a pump installation? A: Darley closely reviews four key categories before approving a driveline application. We begin by determining if the driveline diameter can handle the maximum torque to be...
Start-Girard Fire Protection District, Start, Louisiana Type: Commercial Tanker Chassis: Freightliner - M2-106 Body: Heavy-duty 3/16" marine-grade aluminum modular body Pump: Side Mount - Hale RSD 1,000-gpm Tank: 2,000 gallon water; 10" rear tank...
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