Fleet management is no longer just about buying new rigs—it’s about mastering the art of keeping aging ones alive.
The Long Game: The Art of Keeping an Aging Fire Apparatus Fleet Alive
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Fire Apparatus
Darley’s Tactical Pumper
The Tactical Pumper is the only mini/midi pumper on the market affording fire departments a 1,500-gpm pump, 400-gallon water tank, and four-person cab occupancy.
Introduction to Emergency Vehicle HVAC: What is Heat?
The concept is how can we move the heat from inside the box to outside the box? It really doesn’t matter what the box is.
Shreveport (LA) FD Adds Two Pumpers
The rigs have Darley PSD 1,500-gpm, side-mount, single-stage power takeoff (PTO) pumps, and 500-gallon polypropylene water tanks.
Inside Darley May/June 2026
The May/June episode of Inside Darley is out. This episode includes trade show information, word from FAMA on the apparatus market, and a report from the Center for Public Excellence on apparatus purchasing.
E-ONE Expands Production Capacity
Expanded production capabilities will enable E-ONE to increase aerial output by 35 percent while helping to reduce delivery timelines.
Texas FD Chooses Rear-Mount Straight Stick Quint
The Addison (TX) Fire Department decided a straight stick’s maneuverability fit its needs better than a platform and went with a Spartan ER rear-mount aerial ladder quint.
Lessons from the Shop Floor: What Every Officer Should Know About Their Apparatus
The relationship between operations and maintenance is one of the most important, and most overlooked, partnerships in the fire service. Here are a few lessons from the shop floor that every officer should know about their apparatus.
Terex and REV Group Complete Merger
Terex Corporation has completed its merger with REV Group, forming a leading specialty equipment manufacturer. The merger aims to create $75 million in synergies by 2028.
FL City Approves Hiring Dedicated Fire Apparatus Mechanic
Coconut Creek (FL) will hire a mechanic for fire apparatus maintenance to reduce downtime and expedite repairs, as approved unanimously by city leaders.
Ford to Donate Darley-Equipped Broncos to Search and Rescue Teams
Ford is donating five Darley-equipped Bronco Badlands models to under-resourced search and rescue organizations. Applications are now open.
Tactical Rig Handles Variety of Fire/Rescue Responses
The Big Horn County (MT) Rural Fire District wanted a pumper that could handle structure fires, wildland fires, motor vehicle fires, and more.
