Fire Industry News for January 2025

The fire safety landscape has experienced significant change in recent years. Some high-profile incidents, including those in Catford and Dagenham, highlight the critical importance of using fire-resistant materials and implementing enhanced safety measures for both residential and commercial structures. These tragic incidents have prompted the construction industry to rethink how it designs and builds safe spaces for people to live and work in. In fact, the latest revision to the Fire Safety S...

Kidde, North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, and Ring, a pioneer in smart home security, announced a new partnership and innovative collection of Smart Smoke and Combination Alarms (Smoke + CO). Ring and Kidde are combining their respective expertise in smart home protection and fire safety to offer added peace of mind, control, and convenience. The alarms have Ring technology built-in, enabling customers to better protect their homes from anywhere. real-time smoke and CO alerts Cu...

In Australia, six main fire extinguishers can be installed on business premises. The different types of fire extinguishers in Australia are for different types of fire. For this reason, it is essential that Australian businesses have the right type of extinguisher installed in their workplace. A Fire Service Technician, a Fire Certifier, is the best individual to help with the design to comply with AS2444 requirements. They can also assist with the Australian Standard for Fire Equipment Servici...

Australia is endowed with vast mine sites all across the country. Operating mine sites is extremely expensive, critical equipment is normally functions day in and day out under extreme conditions. The mining industry poses higher risks and hazards than others. To reduce the risks that come with working in this industry, mine safety should be seriously considered at all times. Thus, operators are expected to invest in mining safety equipment to protect the workers and their productivity and this...

Fire & Emergency Services Equipment (F&ESE) Contract–Darley was recently awarded a significant contract by the Department of Defense (DoD). The contract is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement and is part of a larger award that is shared among multiple contractors. This new ten-year contract will provide equipment, training, and product support valued at $2.6 billion over the next ten years. This is a significant achievement for Darley and the fifth iteratio...

Welcome to Gympie Fire Extinguisher, where safety takes center stage! In the heart of this vibrant community, ensuring the protection of homes and businesses is paramount. One crucial aspect of this safety narrative is the diligent maintenance of fire extinguishers. In this comprehensive guide, they delve into the significance of professional fire extinguisher maintenance in Gympie.  Gympie's unique fire safety As the backbone of fire safety, well-maintained extinguishers play a piv...

While fire alarm and sprinkler companies can help keep the home safe, safety and prevention measures should be taught to the kids as well. Training them at an early age is important, otherwise, they may not know what to do in the event of a fire. To help make this simple, they have created an easy-to-follow guideline to make this training simple. Do Fire Drills The initial focus should be to highlight the main exits and designate a safe meeting point outside the house Fire drills d...

Hey Mackay residents and business owners, they get it - safety is a big deal. And when it comes to keeping the place secure, having reliable fire extinguishers is key. In the neck of the woods, that means the beautiful Mackay, Queensland, where they know how vital it is to have the right fire safety measures in place. Now, picture this: they want the best fire extinguishers, they want them from local suppliers they can trust, and they want someone who'll keep them in top-notch shape. That's whe...

Darley announced that Timothy Nelson has been named Chief Financial Officer of Darley, effective May 1, 2023. Darley CEO Paul Darley, said, “Tim is a proven pioneer with a superior track record of delivering results and creating value. I’m excited to welcome him to Team Darley. He is a high-impact executive who will help grow the business for long-term, sustainable growth.”   Mr. Nelson was the CFO at Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System (based in Woodrid...

Wilson Jones, the former President and CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors at Darley. Wilson Jones Jones brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in both the defense and firefighting industries, working at Oshkosh Corporation since 2005 and serving as CEO from 2016 to 2021. Under his leadership, Oshkosh grew into a global pioneer in specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, with a focus on serving customers in the defense, fire emergency,...

Defense & Security Monitor recently released their report on the top 100 Defense Contractors in 2022. The largest are household names like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics, with sales in excess of $20 Billion each. Darley is honored to be listed at #68 with Department of Defense (DoD) sales of $607 Million in 2022. Darley’s history of serving the US Military dates to World War II, when Darley provided thousands of pumps for the US Army and Navy, earning us the coveted E...

The Darley PSM 2000 GPM pump is the most compact, durable, and efficient 2000 GPM (7571 L/M) end-suction pump on the market. The pump has been designed by experts in fluid dynamics technology and utilizes their proprietary silicon carbide mechanical seal, which handles use and misuse better than any other mechanical seal available on the market. gearbox The gearbox will handle 19,230 ft. lbs. (26,072 Nm) of torque, and the gears are helically cut to ensure quiet operation. The impeller is va...

Darley’s Tactical Pumpers™ improve first responders’ agility and effectiveness. Its tailored solutions provide a high-quality economic offering designed to exceed the demands of rigorous emergency management applications. As effective as a full-sized truck. As agile as a pickup. Darley knows there is a need for medium-sized tactical vehicles that are developed with advanced technology and engineering. Their solutions are smaller than a standard fire truck yet bigger, and more...

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are one of the most common types of gas fire extinguishers. These are designed to contain fires caused by burning organic materials like paper and wood. The CO2 can be used in both dry and wet powder form, but it is more effective when used in its liquid form. Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is heavier than air. It can be found naturally in the atmosphere or it can be extracted from carbonated beverages such as soda pop or beer. CO2 fire extin...

Decontamination used to be a word used after a hazmat incident when everyone was moving slowly around in brightly-colored encapsulated suits. Suits that, if broken down into their chemical parts, would likely be as dangerous as the chemicals they were protecting the wearer from. house insulation Then came the inexpensive furniture made of chipboard glued together with one chemical compound and laminated in a second.  Then houses were insulated in chemical compounds and drywalled in othe...

Darley built pump serial # 1003 in 1940. It is an M500 model that pumped 500 gallons a minute at 120 psi when first built. In April of 2021, it came back to them for repairs. Given that it was more than 80 years old, it was in surprisingly good condition when they got it back. The pump was sent to them by Chief James Maxon of Fountain, CO, Fire Department. New chief in Colorado Springs When they received the pump, they could tell it had been very well cared for but needed several repairs In...

The process of ensuring that products available in the fire apparatus marketplace are fully optimized for their intended use and are of the best possible quality is a fulfilling yet tricky one – just ask Bob Albano, the fire and rescue business development manager at Hendrickson. Virtual Fire Apparatus Conference His expertise focuses specifically on working with fire apparatus manufacturers across the country to ensure that their products are designed to meet the demands of the fire &am...

The CZU Lightning Complex Fire began late at night on Aug 16 near Boulder Creek, a quiet little town deep in the redwood forest about 20 miles northeast of Santa Cruz, California, USA. By the time it was contained on Sept. 22, it had burned 85,509 acres across two counties, destroyed 1,500 structures, and damaged 140 more. Tragically, one person was killed. fire and emergency apparatus The fire also knocked out the water system that serves more than 10,000 people who live in the San Lorenzo...

2020 has been one of the seemingly unprecedented challenges for the American fire service in confronting a global pandemic crisis of the COVID-19 virus. During the year first responders have borne the brunt of being on the front lines or 'tip of the spear' in responding to persons affected by the pandemic and infected with the virus. personal protective measures During this struggle, numerous first responders themselves have become ill with contracting the virus and many have tragically suc...

On January 5, 2021, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded Darley Defense a contract on the 5th iteration of the Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program. This contract will allow Darley to continue its legacy of contributing to the Nation’s defense. In World War II, Darley was awarded the Army-Navy “E” Award for excellence in production. Darley continues to produce, but the TLS contract is about distribution, requiring differe...

With the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roadways, the fire industry is facing new risks. The risks are largely attributed to high voltage batteries which power EVs. High-voltage EV batteries come in many variations but are most commonly of the lithium-ion type. The batteries, which are generally constructed of a series of cells, can enter a state called thermal runaway. When this happens, the battery’s cells burn continuously until de-energized. Voltage levels in EV batterie...

With the increased number of electric vehicles on the road today and projections for the majority of cars having lithium ion and other special batteries in the near future, first responders are faced with new challenges in handling disasters. Battery fires present unique fire hazards, and while there is no emergency response guide or an accepted way to handle these fires, they are offering a way to Contain – Control – Isolate (CCI), preventing fire spread and further damage from tox...

The EM 2000 is available in both two-stage and single-stage configurations. The EM has been an incredibly solid product for Metro customers.  New customers, including Edmonton, Charlotte, and Toronto, as well as longtime Darley Demanders Cleveland, Tacoma, Beijing, and many others, have demanded the EM pump, reporting extremely low total cost of ownership and unparalleled reliability and longevity. enhanced CFD programs While they are proud of the consistently positive fee...

Darley is proud to bring the Limestone Fire Protection District in Claremore, OK, two new rigs to add to their fleet.  The Limestone Fire Protection District in Claremore, OK wanted to complement their other Darley Heavy rescue with light rescue rigs that could offer quicker response times to the lighter incidents. So, they chose Darley to build them. These two new rigs are built on a Ram 5500 4 x 4, four-door chassis with Cummins diesel engines. PTO-driven 250 GPM Darley HM fire pump...

Fire extinguishers. Just their presence provides employees with a sense of security. They indicate a desire for safety. “I’m safe. There’s the fire extinguisher.”  Few employers and employees, however, think of the next step. That they’ll actually have to use it. Yet, most of them have no idea how. This means they are exposing their employees to increased risk of injury through the use of fire extinguishers without training on their use and on the basics...

Over the years, turnout gear has improved, becoming lighter and more efficient at shielding radiant heat. Though, an often-overlooked improvement in turnout gear is the increased pocket space. Not willing to let a good thing go to waste, firefighters have taken to stuffing every pocket they can find with a tool or item they can use. Piece of firefighting equipment At Darley, they’re constantly striving to bring them the practical, reliable equipment they deserve Firefighters are a sent...

Wildland firefighters are an elite group of men and women who have chosen a career in one of the most stressful, taxing, and dangerous jobs. Despite this, it’s one of the most rewarding and important jobs in the fire industry. To understand the life of a wildland firefighter one has only to look at their most important pieces of equipment. Option for putting out fires The Pulaski Axe and the McLeod tool are the bread and butter of the wildland firefighter The Pulaski Axe and the McLeod...

 On January 5, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded Darley Defense a contract on the 5th iteration of the Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Program. The award, made to Darley and five other contractors, is valued at $33 Billion over a 10-year period. The award has a two-year base contract with four two-year option periods. It is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that enables Federal customers to order commercial-off-the-shel...

The need for safe firefighter training must be balanced with sufficient challenge to prepare firefighters for the unpredictable nature of the fire ground of the future. Training must not be so controlled as to give firefighters a false sense of security, nor can it disregard established safety procedures for the sake of increased realism. To maintain an effective cadre of firefighters and officers, the fire service must find new and dynamic ways to train personnel to act in a safe, decisive man...

There is a rule of thumb that a fire will double in size every minute, which means putting out a fire quickly can drastically reduce the amount of danger and damage it can cause. One of the biggest changes in firefighter speed and effectiveness in the past 50 years has come with the introduction of Compressed Air Foam Systems. ODIN CAF Systems ODIN is known for its industry-renowned CAF Systems; its systems can improve firefighter effectiveness by up to 400%. CAFS have been pioneered and prov...