Rosenbauer America is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Brummel as President. Randy’s extensive history in the fire industry and previous leadership roles at Rosenbauer over the last three years has prepared him to lead Rosenbauer America into the future. The company’s purpose remains unchanged, Rosenbauer exists to support the mission of saving lives and protecting property. Randy’s focus continues to be building the industry’s best custom fire trucks, operational excellence, dealer development, financial discipline, customer satisfaction, and serving first responders.

“I would like to thank Mark Fusco for his tenure at Rosenbauer America and wish him continued success in his future endeavors,” said Randy Brummel. “I am truly honored and excited for the opportunity to lead the best fire apparatus manufacture in the industry. I feel we have set a great course and that path is to be fire department’s preferred apparatus manufacturer. Our commitment continues in best in quality, on time delivery, with focus on exceeding customer expectations” he later shared.

Brummel joined Rosenbauer as the Vice President of Supply Chain, bringing his extensive expertise in operations and the fire industry. He accepted the position of Executive Vice President of Operations in 2022 and has been a driving force for quality, productivity and unification of the Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska campuses.

“I have learned a great deal from all the team members at Rosenbauer America over these past three years and appreciate your continued support as we enter Rosenbauer’s next chapter together.”

For more information, contact your local Rosenbauer dealer or visit www.RosenbauerAmerica.com, Facebook, and YouTube.

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About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus and solutions. Rosenbauer offers the industry’s widest line of advanced custom and commercial pumpers, heavy rescues, tenders, mini pumpers and light rescues, aerial ladders and platforms featuring SMART Aerial™ Technology, and the RTX fully electric fire truck.

Wilson Jones excited to join Darley and add to “rich history of innovation and excellence”

ITASCA, IL – 4/4/2023 – Wilson Jones, the former President and CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Darley.

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 leader in specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, with a focus on serving customers in the defense, fire and emergency, and commercial markets.

In his new role on the Board of Directors at Darley, Jones will bring his strategic vision and operational expertise to our company, helping to guide its growth and success in the highly competitive firefighting, emergency response and defense industries. Wilson also serves on the Board of Directors for Thor

Industries, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles, as well as on the Boards of the Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Packaging, and the Oshkosh Kid’s Foundation.

“Wilson Jones is a highly respected leader and confidant. We are thrilled to have him join our Board of Directors,” said Paul Darley, Chairman & CEO of Darley. “His insights and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our offerings, build on our commitment to innovation and customer service, and implement our continuity plan.”

Throughout his career, Wilson has cultivated a servant-led leadership model with a focus on valuing diverse opinions, fostering an environment of trust, developing others, and acting with humility. These efforts to build a culture around putting people first have contributed to the many recognitions Oshkosh Corporation has received. Most notably, Oshkosh Corporation has been listed as a World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, highlighting the company’s strong ethical culture.

“I am excited to join the Board of Directors at Darley,” said Jones. “I have known Paul Darley and the Darley family for over 25 years as both a customer and a supplier. The company has a rich history of innovation and excellence in the firefighting, first response and defense industries, and I look forward to working with the team to help drive its continued success and growth.”

Jones’ appointment to the Board of Directors at Darley is just the latest example of the company’s commitment to building a team of highly experienced and talented leaders, who can help guide Darley into the future.

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About Darley

Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) provides the highest quality technology and equipment solutions to military and first responders. With origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers our nation’s heroes a complete line of unmanned systems, technology, equipment and pumps. More information is available at darley.com. You serve others. We serve you.

PRESS RELEASE

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station 65 Tuesday, March 28.

Located off of Atlantic Boulevard near Arlington Road, the station houses a fire engine and a rescue unit.

Station 65’s resources will help meet the growing demands for emergency service in the busy Atlantic Boulevard corridor.

Fire Station 65 is JFRD’s 63rd station.

Last year, Engine 30 at Station 30, which is about three miles east of 65 responded to 4,697calls, making it the department’s busiest unit in 2022.

A new 1,000-square-foot fire station is now serving residents in the Sandridge community of Dorchester County, counton2.com reported.

The approximately $400,000 fire station will be manned by volunteers who will help respond to fires with the apparatus that will be stationed in the new building off Sandridge Road, the report said.

Dorchester County is also planning brand new fire departments in the Jedburg and Summers Corner areas, according to the report.