Darley Times 2018 Spring/Summer Issue

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President’s Message Page 2 New Ad Campaign for 2018: “We Switched to Darley” Page 2 Edmonton Becomes the Newest Major Metro FD to Switch to Darley Pumps Page 2 Visit Darley at FDIC - Booth #3721: New Lower Cost Mini-CAFS, Digitrol™ Pump Control Panels, New Low Cost, and Portable Gear Driven Pump Page 3 Hydrant Booster™ - Lower Your Community’s ISO Rating Page 3 What’s New in Darley’s Other Divisions - Equipment, Defense, ODIN® Foam, Fireboy®-Xintex®, Ohler Pumps and PolyBilt® Page 4 Just Ask Engineering: What is the Impact of Recent EPA Changes on Diesel Engine Driven Pumps?

Page 5 Boise Mobile Equipment (BME) Growing Faster than a Wildfire Page 5 From the Office of Peter Darley Page 6 Darley Awarded Major Federal Contracts Page 6 Employee Profile: Ryneé Greshock Page 6 Darley Pump School & CAFS Academy Page 7 A Look at a Next Generation Darley: Emmet Darley Page 7 Darley Helps to Provide Safe Water to Tanzania Page 7 South Africa Demands Darley Pumps Page 7 Darley Dealer Spotlight: Jerry Ingram Page 7 Vendor Spotlight: Thorogood Fire Page 8 Fireboy®-Xintex® Automatic Fixed Fire Suppression Systems Page 8 Industry Calendar Page 8

CONTACT DARLEY Pump Sales Phone: 1.800.4DARLEY • 630.735.3500 Ohler Pump Co. / ODIN® Foam Phone: 319.987.2121 Parts & Engineering Phone: 1.800.634.7812 • 715.726.2650 On the Web www.darley.com • www.edarley.com The Darley Times is published by Darley U.S.A. Headquarters: 325 Spring Lake Dr. Itasca, IL 60143-2072

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Darley Introduces Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) at FDIC Next Generation Training Solution for First Responders Empowering Firefighters to Train Safer, Train Anywhere and Train Less Expensively, while not harming the environment.

Realistic training scenarios arm firefighters with the skills and confidence they need to respond effectively and efficiently during real-life incidents. Live field exercises provide hands-on training, but they are often costly, time consuming and can be hazardous. Training simulation provides an ideal alternative, offering organizations the ability to get more from their current training programs – and extend training into scenarios that can’t be performed using real world systems and environments, while monitoring performance.

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Introducing FLAIM Trainer™ FLAIM Trainer™ is a firefighter training simulator which provides an immersive virtual reality environment combined with a patented haptics feedback system, breathing apparatus and heated personal protective clothing, to provide a unique training experience not yet replicated.

FLAIM Trainer™ can be easily integrated into a broader training program for firefighters, complementing and extending the current training systems. The base solution is configurable to support customer specific scenarios, You can feel the heat of the fire and the force and performance monitoring. of the nozzle reaction with the FLAIM Trainer™ virtual reality firefighting simulator.

Technology Available via Darley The FLAIM Trainer™ is available to federal agencies and training organizations through Darley.

Our team can work with you to conduct site demonstrations and workshops. Please contact MattDarley@darley.com for additional information.

General Michael Edwards Joins the Darley Defense Advisory Board Darley is proud to announce that General (Ret) Michael Edwards, Adjutant General of Colorado Army and Air National Guard, has joined the Darley Defense Advisory Board. General Edwards has served over 40 years in the U.S. Military and served as Adjutant General since 2007. General Edwards has been responsible for the adminGeneral Michael istration of more than 5,300 Colorado Army and Air National Guard members.

General Edwards also served as the Executive Director of the Department of Edwards Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) protecting the Veterans Trust Fund from dissolution.

In addition, under General Edwards’ leadership, the Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) Colorado Wind took on a bigger role in state response including flying fire watch and conducting flood damage surveys. Colorado’s CAP was first to fly support of the U.S. Army’s on-base unmanned aerial systems operations.

Before serving as Adjutant General for Colorado, Edwards was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant upon his graduation from the United States Air Force Academy. He served as an F-4 Pilot at Osan Air Base, Korea, and AT-38 Fighter Lead-in Instructor Pilot at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. We are excited to welcome General Edwards to our Defense Advisory Board!

DARLEY TIMES From the Office of

PAUL DARLEY

The Darley Way When you’re in the business of supporting firefighters and warfighters, it’s easy for Team Darley employees to understand and appreciate the higher sense of purpose that we have as a business. This sense of purpose helps us to attract great new talent and maintain an employee retention rate of over 95%. Employee recruitment and retention are two critical benchmarks for any organization, especially with Millennials who highly value this sense of purpose.

Another reason for our high retention rates is that we take the time to let employees know where we are headed, then we get their feedback and adjust our plans based on their input.

We also take time to recognize their efforts, thank them for their dedication and hard work that helps to create a winning environment.

Pretty basic stuff, but it works.

Everyone on Team Darley understands the importance of passionately serving our selfless hero customers at all expense — something we call “The Darley Way!” While not as formalized as our core values and strategic plan, the basic covenants of the Darley Way are understood by all our employees. They are the unwritten rules about how business is conducted here at Darley. We live by these guidelines and they are imbued in our culture: • We follow our core values • We create raving customers (Darley Disciples and Darley Demanders) by treating people how we want to be treated • We’re honest, friendly, respectful, engaging and appreciative • We build close relationships when we become the customer’s advocate and err on their side • We know speed is a competitive advantage, so we are quick to respond to our customers and changing market conditions • We are easy to deal with and empower our employees to take care of our customers • We under-promise/over-deliver • We don’t take ourselves too seriously - we enjoy what we’re doing and have fun We are going to continue to stay focused on serving you, our customers, with passion. If you should hear of someone who is not 100% satisfied with our products or services, I would consider it a favor if you let me know.

Paul C. Darley President & Chief Executive Officer PaulDarley@darley.com Cell Phone: 1-708-267-6288

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NEW AD CAMPAIGN FOR 2018 “We Switched to Darley” In 2017, more fire departments in North America switched to Darley pumps than at any other time in our company history.

These include smaller fire departments who have come to rely on Darley and our products to be there for them when they answer the call. Larger departments have justified their purchases with return on investment decisions based on the lifetime value that Darley pumps deliver.

The new ad campaign features fire departments who have switched and highlights important reasons why they chose to switch to Darley Pumps. Some of the reasons include:

• The industry’s longest warranty • The strongest pump transmission on the market • The most durable pump seal ensuring long life • 100% made in the USA

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DARLEY PUMPS

SINCE 2015, CHARLOTTE, NC, FD HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF OVER 25 PUMPERS AND AERIALS FEATURING DARLEY EM 2000 2-STAGE PUMPS, ALL BUILT BY SMEAL

STRONGEST PUMP TRANSMISSION

In 2017, more fire departments switched to Darley Pumps than ever before. Darley’s MagnaTrans™ pump transmission is not only the most compact offering in the industry, it is also the highest rated available on the market - one of the many reasons so many are demanding Darley Pumps.

The MagnaTrans™ is rated at 19,230 ft-lb of torque throughput. Our helical-cut gears ensure a smooth and quiet performance minimizing heat generation while maximizing power and performance.

You have enough to worry about. Your pump’s performance shouldn’t be one of them.

LEARN MORE REASONS WHY DEPARTMENTS ARE SWITCHING AT DARLEY.COM/WE-SWITCHED PUMPS@DARLEY.COM • DARLEY.COM • 1.800.4.DARLEY • @WSDARLEY • #DEMANDDARLEY

Darley’s new ad campaign features customers such as Charlotte, NC, FD and Boston, MA, FD, who have switched to Darley pumps. Learn the many reasons why your departments should switch at darley.com/we-switched.

The ad campaign features Boston (MA) FD, Charlotte (NC) FD, Edmonton (Alberta Canada) and lots of customers who have made the switch. To find our why your departments should switch to Darley, visit www.darley.com/we-switched.

Edmonton Becomes the Newest Major Metro FD to Switch to Darley Pumps The city of Edmonton, Alberta has experienced continued growth in the last decade. With the growth the city has seen, the sky has literally been the limit. In 2015, the city of Edmonton had been requested to permit skyscrapers taller than had ever been constructed in the city, some buildings exceeding 70 stories, new heights for Edmonton.

When these requests landed on The City of Edmonton, AB has joined the growing list of the desks of the FD members Major Metro FD’s to switch to Darley Pumps. Pictures responsible for providing direction courtesy of Tyson Kennedy, Safetek Emergency Vehicles. and ultimately fire protection, the city began to look within their apparatus’ capabilities to provide firefighting flows at the top of these buildings. The FD engaged manufacturers and many similar sized metros and exchanged ideas on their needs.

They ultimately determined the Darley EM 6000 LPM 2-stage pump would be specified on these apparatus to provide effective firefighting flows and pressures from the ground, over 700' below, in the event lift stations failed or were disabled.

Edmonton Logistics Chief Walter Gahler commented to Jason Darley, “In addition to the top-notch service we received through the evaluation process, we determined that Darley pumps had significant advantages in the overall design of the product, significant advantage in the warranty coverage and the awesome feature of the heater core to provide additional protection to the pump in our climate. It was a big move but we decided to pull the trigger and make the switch and we couldn’t be more excited for the vehicle of the future for Edmonton.” For more information or to choose the best pump for your city, contact Jason Darley, JasonDarley@Darley.com or at 715-456-9390.

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VISIT DARLEY AT FDIC - BOOTH #3721 ODIN Introduces the Hornet™ - New Lower Cost, Mini-CAFS For over three decades, ODIN Foam has been delivering high quality and reliable engine driven CAF systems designed to meet customer’s needs. In response to customer demand for a lower cost, lightweight, and compact CAF system, ODIN Foam is introducing the Hornet™.

The Hornet™ is driven by a 23 HP Vanguard gas engine. With plenty of power, the Hornet™ utilizes the Darley 2BE pump, a 40 CFM @ 125 psi rotary screw air compressor, and the Darley Fast Foam 50, allowing you to flow plenty of water only, foam solution, or CAFS. The system is compact and lightweight at just 40"W x Water Pump Performance 24"H x 32"D, and weighing approximately 475 lbs. For more 140 GPM @ 110 PSI information on the Hornet™ or to schedule 200 GPM @ 50 PSI a demo with an ODIN Foam system, please Simultaneous Flow 80 GPM & 40 CFM @ 100 PSI contact us at 319-987-2226.

Darley Introduces Digitrol™ Panels NEW

The rugged new Digitrol™ J1939-compatible digital control panel system is currently available as an option on Darley 24 HP diesel Kubota powered portable pumps. The controls are jam packed with functionality and available for single or dual panel applications.

What sets these control panels apart is their pressure control options with the unique ability to choose from RPM or PSI mode.

These panels will be standard controls for the Tier 4 engines on larger Kubota engines. The Flex engines will stay with the Lofa panels until the end of this year. Many customers have made the switch to the Digitrol™. See article on page 5 for additional information.

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Darley Delivers New Low Cost, Portable Gear Driven Pump NEW

Darley is proud to introduce the 1.5AGE 13HX, a new low cost portable gear driven pump to meet the U.S. Forest Service contract requirements where the pump, at sea level, must be able to deliver 23 gallons per minute at 175 PSI and have a minimum two-hour run time.

Using 2.45:1 pump gear ratio, Darley’s new stripped down offering is able to hit: 23 GPM @ 225 PSI, 100 GPM @ 85 PSI, and 120 GPM @ 60 PSI while coupled to the Honda GX390 with its 6.9 quart fuel tank.

Please email JimDarley@darley.com for more information.

2.45:1 Gear Ratio Performance: 2.03:1 Gear Ratio Performance: 23 GPM @ 225 PSI 23 GPM @ 175 PSI 100 GPM @ 85 PSI 100 GPM @ 105 PSI 120 GPM @ 60 PSI 120 GPM @ 75 PSI

Hydrant Booster™ - Lower Your Community’s ISO Rating Rural fire departments struggle with access to reliable water pressure. This lack of consistent pressure sets off a trickle effect of negative externalities such as extra strain on the fire department, uncertain fire safety response and a higher insurance (ISO) rating resulting in the community paying the price for the unreliable water pressure at the fire hydrant.

The Darley Hydrant Booster™ is the ideal solution for rural or volunteer fire departments that struggle with inadequate water pressure. With a wide range of GPM and PSI capabilities available to meet the community’s hydrant needs, the Hydrant Booster™ can be easily installed with a long-term impact.

The implementation of a stationary Hydrant Booster™ pump receives the equivalent ISO reduction as a Class A pumper. The Hydrant Booster™ is less expensive than buying a new truck for the department and will provide a faster turnaround time for rural areas that have few hydrants.

After successful installation of three Hydrant Boosters in Corrales, NM, the Hydrant Booster lowered the ISO rating in the community from a Class 7 to a Class 4 rating. In Santa Rita, NM, the ISO rating improved from The Hydrant a Class 7 to a Class 5. The lower ISO ratings will help reduce insurance premiums throughout the community, Booster improves allowing funds saved to be applied towards additional fire and safety equipment. water pressure for rural If you are interested in improving your water pressure and reducing your ISO rating, contact KevinSofen@darley.com departments lacking or visit HydrantBooster.com to view case studies. consistent pressure.

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SEE WHAT’S NEW IN DARLEY’S OTHER DIVISIONS Darley’s International Commitment Continues to Grow in New Markets

Proudly Supporting the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Community

Darley has been serving first responders ® around the globe for over 100 years. With customers in over 130 countries, Darley continues to develop and grow new markets with innovative products and solutions. 2018 marked the 10th year Darley has exhibited at the Intersec show in Dubai, but the first time displaying a ZS Series Pump and FireBoy’s fire detection and suppression systems. For fire equipment, packaging and kitting is a major cost-savings benefit for our International OEMs and dealers. The Darley International recently exhibited at the Industrial sector is a Intersec show in Dubai. Pictured above from major market and focus L to R: Jim Weigle, Robert Aldous, Will Darley and Ryan Darley. for Darley.

Darley Defense recently conducted a Firefighter Workshop for the USAR 416th TEC. Through Darley’s Military Fire Apparatus Service Program, we are able to support the DoD fire and emergency services community to service, repair and upgrade equipment to ensure NFPA standards are met across commands.

Featured suppliers included AOS, Fire-Dex, Draeger, Gear Wash, Groves and Holmatro.

Delivering Teamwork and Innovation

Canadian Ambulance Manufacturer Testing Fireboy CO Alarms

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Demers Ambulances, located in Beloeil Quebec, is testing the new Fireboy-Xintex CMD5-MB CO alarm. They are interested in the unique features Fireboy has to offer.

Our new electrochemical sensor technology makes this unit more reliable and allows it to run on internal batteries so no external power is required. They placed their first order in January. If the testing goes well, their customer will be standardizing the entire Urgence Santé fleet.

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Driven by Darley’s Core Values, ODIN delivers on its commitment to teamwork and innovation. With an all-hands-on-deck attitude, ODIN’s dedicated, customer focused team (pictured below) has recently delivered several new and innovative products like the Fast Foam 150 foam injection system, the Hornet™ low cost mini-CAFS among others.

For more information on these innovations, please visit us at FDIC, Darley booth #3721, or call 319-987-2226.

Contact Darley Defense for more information on our Military Fire Apparatus Service Program.

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The CMD5-MB CO Alarm features electromechanical sensor technology increasing reliability and allowing the unit to run on internal batteries.

Passionately Serving Those Who Serve and Those in Need

Innovative Technology, High-Strength, Impact & Corrosion Resistance

Ohler has a rich history of supporting our war fighters. While we are extremely proud of this history and continue to serve and grow this segment of our business, in recent years we have expanded operations to include serving those in need.

Much like our military, FEMA is asked to manage large and complex problems in disaster stricken areas. We are proud to be serving those in need by suppling FEMA with hundreds of NFPA 13D residential fire systems for mobile housing units.

Darley recently delivered three identical pumpers to the NW Rogers, OK, FPD featuring PolyBilt Pumper / Rescue bodies.

These pumpers were also equipped with Darley’s LDMBC compressed air foam systems, and a full array of innovative technology.

Please contact NealBrooks@darley.com or 815-739-9822 to arrange a demo of the 2018 WASP or 800-864-3817 for detailed information on our PolyBilt bodies.

FEMA is receiving hundreds of NFPA 13D residential fire systems for mobile housing units.

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The pumpers featured PolyBilt Pumper/Rescue bodies and Darley CAFS.

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JUST ASK ENGINEERING Question?

What is the impact of recent EPA changes on diesel engine driven pumps?

Asked by: Bill Davidson, Skeeter Brush Trucks Tim Dewitz, CMfgT Senior Engineer Years at Darley: 26

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For the past few months, I have been answering the same question, relative to availability of TimDewitz@darley.com EPA compliant diesel engines - “What diesel engines are available for sale in the U.S. Marketplace?”

For many years, the U.S. marketplace, along with much of the world, has been transitioning to diesel (NONROAD COMPRESSIONIGNITED) engines that emit less particulate matter and fewer harmful gasses in the exhaust. In the U.S., the EPA has developed 40 CFR 1039, a set of guidelines controlling the emissions from diesel engines. I am neither a lawyer, nor a legal expert, so I encourage readers to go to the EPA website listed at the bottom of this article and review the guidelines for themselves.

TPEM (Transition Program for Equipment Manufacturers), sometimes referred to as the “Flex program,” allowed a transition period for engine and equipment manufacturers to finalize their designs to be compliant with the 40 CFR guidelines. In many power categories this has already come to an end. For the 19 kW to less than 130 kW (25.5-174.3 hp) categories, this ends at midnight Dec. 31, 2018.

Engine suppliers are able to still supply “Flex” engines for us to build product for sale in the U.S. market within 2018. Anything above 130 kW or below 19 kW already has to be Tier 4 (final) compliant. Some municipalities already require engines to be Tier 4 final compliant (or better). Each engine manufacturer has their own

cutoff timeline for final orders and deliveries. Some have released statements indicating that they will not take any new orders for “Flex” engines after May 2018, with delivery of the engines up until November 2018. This means that we can order the engines up until that cutoff date, and they will supply the “Flex” engines to us with their normal lead times (or delayed delivery if Tier 4F engine with Diesel Oxidation we request at time of order) until Catalyst (DOC) exhaust after treatment.

November. We then have time to build the engine into product before the end of the 2018 calendar year.

Tier 4 Final compliant engines typically will have exhaust after treatment that increases the engine’s cost and physical size. In most cases the location of the air cleaner and the exhaust after treatment is not able to be changed without re-certifying Tier 3 engine - no exhaust the unit. The exhaust normally can after treatment. be extended after the treatment, as long as the back pressure increase is within the engine manufacturer’s specification. For some installations, an application review may be required by a representative of the engine manufacturer. Please visit Title 40 Part 1039 on www.ecfr.gov for more information.

Boise Mobile Equipment (BME) - Growing Faster than a Wildfire According to NFPA statistics, the number of fires has decreased significantly over BME was recently awarded the past 30 years. While this is the case for structural and vehicle fires, wildfires are several major fire apparatus growing at alarming rates and are impacting virtually every state in the USA as well as contracts. Each apparauts most of our international markets. In the USA, the wildfire season previously ran from will be equipped with Darley pumps.

May through October. It is now, quite literally, year-round.

One company that is acutely aware of this growing trend is Boise Mobile Equipment, JMP or BME, as they are commonly known among the wildfire community. BME has been Two-Stage a “Darley Disciple” pump and CAFS customers since the company was founded in 1990.

HSP BME is growing tremendously under the leadership of company president Chad Moffat who purchased BME in 2014. He has built an incredible team with the help of Var Reeve, his General Manager and long-time friend. In October 2017, they acquired two new plants with over 75,000 sq. ft. near their current location, in Boise, ID, to help facilitate their growth.

Fueling their growth, BME was awarded two of the largest fire apparatus contracts in the USA in 2017 – both right in their sweet spot of fighting wildfires. In August of 1-1/2AGE 24K 2017, BME was awarded a contract to build 76 Type-III wildland vehicles for CAL FIRE (California Dept of Forestry).

Each of these has two Darley pumps – our JMP 500 two-stage pump and our 1-1/2AGE 24 Kubota. Many fire departments have “tagged-on” to this contract.

In 2017, BME was also awarded contracts with the USDA Forest Service for 28 vehicles, each featuring the Darley HSP pump, and 10 Type 6 vehicles for LA County featuring the ODIN Lynx.

If that weren’t enough, BME has introduced a new line of fire and rescue boats BME is one of the fastest growing fire apparatus manufacturers. that feature the Darley HE64RS. To learn more, please visit www.bmefire.com.

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From the Office of

PETER DARLEY

110 Years Young As Darley begins our 110th year, we know that we must continue to embrace change.

While our core values, innovative spirit and customer commitment won’t change, Darley will continue to evolve and improve and help lead this important industry.

Companies that have been in business for many years still need to think and act like a start-up in many ways – to embrace the Day 1 mentality.

Our stated mission is to passionately serve the world’s first responder and tactical communities by providing high quality, safe and innovative products. To achieve this, we must create and build positive customer experiences through technology, service, convenience, selection, faster delivery, and competitive pricing.

We will remain focused on today’s firefighter and first responder needs. Yet, we will also focus on reducing the time to deliver new end-to-end technology and new solutions that will benefit first responders in this ever-evolving marketplace.

These new technological solutions will help make first responders dangerous jobs, less dangerous.

We will strive to be leaders and we will work with others to help transform the market. To do this we have to better understand those capability gaps that need to be filled. We know we have to move quickly as there will likely be more change in the next 5 years than there has been in the last 25 years.

Our theme for 2018 is “Passionately Serving Those Who Serve”. It is more than a theme – it is an honor and we are proud to serve those who serve, protect and defend others. We promise that we will stay focused and that we will remain in relentless pursuit of serving first responders around the world to be more efficient, effective and safe from harm.

Peter Darley Executive VP, Chief Operating Officer PeterDarley@darley.com

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Darley Awarded Major Federal Contracts Darley Awarded Contract for 800 Drone Kits

Darley Lands $20 Million FEMA Contract

Darley was recently awarded a TLS contract for 800 PSI InstantEye kits to PMA 263 valued at over $5 million. The systems delivered under this contract will support deployed Marine infantry squads, providing organic surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

Darley continues to grow our unmanned solutions to support our warfighters’ and first responders’ needs. Please contact MikeMocerino@darley.com for information on regulations, equipment selection, training and support.

In 2017, Darley was awarded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Achievement award for our work in providing FEMA with hundreds of residential fire sprinkler systems for mobile housing units (MHU).

Following the catastrophic hurricanes in the fall of 2017 that hit Texas, Puerto Rico and Florida, Darley was again tapped to help those in need with enhanced survivability for those living in MHUs.

Darley offers a complete support solution for your drone program needs.

Darley provided FEMA hundreds of residential fire sprinkler systems for MHUs following the disasters.

EMPLOYEE PROFILE Ryneé Greshock, Director of First Impressions Ryneé graduated with a degree in marketing from the Illinois Institute of Art in 2011. Most of her spare time includes working as an improviser and frequently performing at theaters around Chicago including The Second City, IO Theater, and Stage 773. She also recently returned from obtaining her yoga certification in the Bahamas, and is now a parttime yoga instructor. Her past experience includes wholesale fashion apparel, business operations, and agency recruitment. She currently lives in Pingree Grove, IL, with her husband and beloved dog daughter, Winnie. Random fact: Ryneé spent 6 months working on AMC’s The Walking Dead as a featured zombie.

How did you come to work at Darley? I was in the middle of making several big moves in my life; I was yoga training for a month in the Bahamas, and moved from the city to the suburbs simultaneously. When I got back from the Bahamas and started looking for a new career. My brother-in-law, Zach, mentioned that Darley was looking. He had so many great things to say about working here and I knew after my first interview that it would be a perfect fit.

What it’s like to be the Director of First Impressions? It’s great to be on the “front line” at Darley. After all, first impressions are everything! As the first person our customers and guests speak to I always aim to make it a positive one. Because of my role, I get the opportunity to work with every department and almost every employee.

What do you like most about working at Darley? What I love most about Darley are the people with whom I get to work. Darley has a family feel that I really appreciate. In my position in the reception area, I get to be at the center of all the action and have quickly come to know everyone. I also love the energy everyone brings to the office, and how supportive the company is of their employees.

Teaching yoga at Darley? Darley is committed to sustainability and wellness of their employees. I noticed this during the first few weeks when they offered to let me start teaching yoga classes after work. It means a lot to me to be able to bring something I am so passionate about to Darley. It also helps me to connect with coworkers.

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DARLEY TIMES PUMP SCHOOL & CAFS ACADEMY PUMP SCHOOL - Darley provides a

comprehensive class that covers everything from pump theory to hands-on maintenance and repair of Darley pumps and accessories. Pump School is absolutely tuition-free. Students pay only for transportation, room and meals. All OEM and Service Centers are encouraged to attend at least every five years. Classes are held the first full week of May and October each year. Call Elesha Schimmel at 800-634-7812 to register.

CAFS ACADEMY - The annual Darley CAFS Academy is a great way to learn how to maintain, service and operate your CAFS. Cost is free to all pump school attendees or only $75 for the 2-day school, $50 for a 1-day pass. Contact Troy Carothers at cafs@darley.com to register.

Apr 30 - May 2 Darley Pump School May 3 - 4 Darley CAFS Academy Oct. 1 - 3 Darley Pump School

October 2017 Pump School graduates.

FOURTH GENERATION DARLEY

Emmet Freedman Emmet is nine years old, in the third grade and has an older brother, James. He likes club sandwiches, swimming, and playing pranks on people.

Four Truths and a Lie About Me A. I’ve skied down double black

diamond hills in Wisconsin.

B. My grandpa is Bill Darley.

C. I ran a 5K in 20 minutes.

D. I’ve always wanted to be a chemist.

E. I take drum lessons and my favorite

band is the Beatles.

Answer: D. I want to work at Darley!

Emmet is the second youngest Fourth Generation (G4) Darley family member.

His parents are Annie and Randy Freedman.

There are currently 32 fourth-generation Darley family members who are descendants of William S. Darley.

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DARLEY INTERNATIONAL NEWS - AFRICA Darley Helps to Provide Safe Water to Tanzania As over 1 billion people struggle with access to safe water, we can no longer sit on the sidelines and watch. In 2017, Darley worked with our corporate and charity partners to bring safe water solutions to Nepal and Tanzania. We successfully installed water treatment and water bottling systems to enable social enterprise.

While we believe in charity at Darley, we prefer to pursue empowerment. Similar to the old adage, “Teach a man how Darley recently worked with to fish,” we believe that those living in the developing world partners to install water treatment are extremely resilient. If we can help provide the bare mini- systems in Nepal and Tanzania. mums of safe water and sanitation, these communities will find new ways to prosper enabling new business models, saving time and creating alternative opportunities for economic progress.

Current technological advances in water, solar and sanitation exist to help change the paradigm for those living in the global south. We believe that socially minded companies and creative capital funds can solve some of the world’s greatest Kevin Sofen assisted installing both challenges including the world’s water crisis. Please contact systems and leads Darley’s worldKevinSofen@darley.com for partnership opportunities. wide safe water initiatives.

South Africa Demands Darley Pumps Marcé Fire Fighting Technology, based in Centurion, South Africa, recently completed five mini wildland attack vehicles in their Cape Town manufacturing plant, with an order placed for an additional four units by the client. The units are based on the Iveco Daily 4x4 chassis. The vehicle is fitted with the Darley HM350 PTO driven pump. The client is very impressed with the quiet operation and the exceptional flow and This unit features the Darley PSP pressure performance and also remarked that the chassis/ 1000 GPM pump. pump combination is very efficient. From a builder’s perspective, Marcé has also commented that the installation and compact design makes it easy to work with and install.

Marcé is also finalizing the build of 14 medium pumpers based on a Scania P310 4x4 chassis. Pumps selected are the PTO driven Darley PSP 1000. These vehicles will do duty in the Capital City of Tshwane.

Comments have been positive with regards to the pump performance as well as the ease of build experienced The HM350 is ideal for wildland applications used worldwide.

by Marcé staff.

DARLEY DEALER SPOTLIGHT - JERRY INGRAM Jerry Ingram has had the best interests of his fire department customers, in his home state of Kansas, for over 35 years. In 1981, Jerry was badly burned in the Hilton fire in Las Vegas that left 85 people dead. He was trapped in an elevator with three others who died and Jerry decided his life’s mission was to help others in the fire service.

While that is an amazing feat, at age 90, Jerry is a WWII veteran who served our country faithfully, as a Marine tank commander, surviving four major Pacific island battles, including Iwo Jima. Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 at the age of 15 years old, when he lied about his age. “I’ve been lying ever since,” he says with a smile. “I am firmly convinced God has led me to encourage others by what he has led me through.”

Jerry Ingram was recently We are proud to have Jerry on Team Darley and thank him for his honored at a Kansas City Royals baseball game. contributions to our country.

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Vendor Spotlight: Thorogood Fire

A Dedication to Quality Craftsmanship, Comfort and Safety

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Since 1975, Thorogood’s FIRE boots have provided the safety, durability and comfort demanded by fire fighting professionals - looking for state-of-the-art technology that delivers safety and performance.

When it counts, either in the thick of a structural fire, wildland fire or medical emergency response, Thorogood engineering provides the durability for a long-lasting duty life and the components that allow safety professionals to concentrate on their jobs - protecting and serving the public.

Demonstrating their dedication to become the industry leader, Thorogood has introduced innovations in slip resistant and puncture resistant technology that have made FIRE boots more safer than ever before. Recent advancements have led to the introductions of the KnockDown (structural) Elite and FireStalker (wildland) Elite - Thorogood’s newest and best designs.

Whichever FIRE boot your crew needs, Thorogood has a style to meet either the toughest NFPA standards or a safety professionals’ most demanding personal preferences. Select from structural, wildland, EMS, TRI, rubber hazmat or station boots and shoes - over 45 styles available for both male and female professionals.

The Thorogood brand of boots are manufactured by Weinbrenner Shoe ER O RD Company – Merrill, WI. They’ve been crafting quality footwear for safety, The rugged Knockdown Elite Structural military and uniform customers in the Bunker Boots feature waterproof, 61 .

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Fireboy®-Xintex® Automatic Fixed Fire Suppression Systems

Automatic Fixed Fire Suppression Systems automatically put out a fire on your boat, or in other protected spaces, helping reduce the damage. Systems are actuated by temperature (175˚F) and protect the area even when no one is around, and they usually reduce your insurance premium.

Pre-engineered systems are available up to 1,800 cu. ft. of protected volume and feature either HFC-227ea (FM-200) Clean Agent or 3MTM NovecTM 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. Larger systems are also available up to 17,500 cu. ft.

Contact Fireboy-Xintex today at 616.735.9380 or visit fireboy-xintex.com to learn more.

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