ITASCA, Illinois (April 21, 2025) — Darley Defense is thrilled to share our new defense capabilities brochure. Proudly highlighting our exceptional supply partners and their cutting-edge capabilities, this brochure showcases Darley Defense’s unique advantages, including our rich history as a family-owned small business. It features 36 pages of procurement solutions, advanced technologies and a “system of systems” approach that delivers the right item, at the right price, and at the right time to the troops on the front lines.

James Long, President of Darley Defense comments, “Our most important capability is our people with their willingness to listen to customers and foster solutions. Darley is well suited to meet the needs of the military community with our flexible contracts, growing network of industry partners and in-house manufacturing. We really have no limitations on how we can help support the mission.”

This release marks a significant step forward in Darley’s mission to passionately serve the world’s first responder and tactical communities by providing high quality, safe and innovative products with unmatched commitment and service. Explore the new defense capabilities brochure at www.darley.com/who-we-serve/defense/

­­­­­­­­­­About  Darley: You serve others. We serve you. Darley’s Defense division provides the U.S. Federal Defense community with the highest quality technology and equipment solutions. For almost 100 years and with the world’s most coveted supply partners, Darley has provided a complete line of unmanned systems, technology, equipment and pumps. More information is available at: www.darley.com.

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The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will take place Saturday, September 6, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey [April 4, 2025] – The New Jersey community is coming together to honor the brave heroes of September 11, 2001, with the inaugural New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This heartfelt event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Participants and observers alike are invited to join in this unique tribute, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).

The NFFF’s mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes, to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives, and work within the Fire Service Community to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries.

The stair climb is more than just a physical challenge; it is a moving remembrance of those who selflessly served on that fateful day. Participants will ascend the equivalent of 110 stories, symbolizing the height of the World Trade Center, while paying homage to the firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

David Russell, President and Principal of Fire & Safety Services, expressed the significance of this event, stating, “The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a powerful reminder of the courage and commitment of our firefighters and first responders. It’s our duty to honor their legacy, and through this event, we not only remember them but also support the families left behind.

Together, we can ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.”

As we gather at MetLife Stadium, we invite participants of all ages and from all walks of life— first responders, families, friends, and community members—to lace up their sneakers and join us in this meaningful climb. Whether you choose to climb, cheer, or volunteer, your presence will make a difference.

The event will feature not only the climb but also a morning filled with community spirit, guest speakers, and more. Together, we can foster a sense of unity and resilience, honoring those who protect and serve our communities.

Let us stand together as a community to honor our heroes and support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Join us in this solemn yet uplifting journey as we remember, reflect, and rise together.

Registration to climb will open in June. This is not a race, but a meaningful way to remember and honor the Fallen’s bravery.

For more information about 1st Annual New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, including how to participate, volunteer, or sponsor the event, please visit www.f-ss.com or contact nj911memorialstairclimb@f-ss.com.

To learn more about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and their mission, please visit https://www.firehero.org/.

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Many in the fire service know Innomotive Solutions Group (ISG) brands like AMDOR and FMI, but ISG has been around since 1967. Chris Mc Loone caught up with Oran McNabb, president, ISG, to delve a little deeper into the company and its latest acquisition, FMI.

CM: ISG is not as well known to the fire service as your brands like AMDOR and FMI. Please provide a short background on ISG.

OM: Innomotive Solutions Group (ISG) has roots dating back to 1967. Our firm has always focused on access solutions, starting with our first business acting as a licensee for Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp® (the global leader in truck doors). Within the emergency services group of companies is the AMDOR® brand roll-up doors and the Luma Bar® brand of LED lighting products. In 2021, Fire Manufacturing Innovations® (formerly known as Fire and Marine) joined the ISG group of companies. Since this acquisition, ISG has invested significantly into FMI to dramatically expand its capabilities.

CM: Some might think that having FMI upfit a department’s new fire apparatus means it has to go to FMI’s headquarters, but this isn’t the case. Talk about how a department in California can benefit from FMI’s upfitting without a rig having to go to Ohio first.

OM: FMI is located in Springfield, Ohio, on a secured 10-acre site featuring multiple Trumpf lasers, press brakes up to 230 tons, 10 Miller welding stations, a 60-foot paint booth, and features the largest Timesavers® machine in the United States. For many years, it was our practice to exclusively offer a white glove service where the apparatus would be brought to Ohio. The reality is that it may not always be convenient or cost-effective. Fellow ISG subsidiary AMDOR is accustomed to working with manufacturers around the world on building custom assemblies to be installed on apparatus that we may never see in person. We have leveraged this experience to design a 3D configuration system for compartment management.

This software allows FMI’s design team to lay out the equipment, identifying constraints while maximizing compartment utilization. FMI then manufactures and installs the compartment management system. Alternatively, we can build and ship the completed package for installation at the fire department or an FMI-approved service facility. Not all fire departments require a full design and engineering package. For these projects, we offer our catalog program, which includes dozens of products available from stock.

CM: Talk about the concept of “compartment management. “

OM: Compartment management goes beyond the practice of simply securing equipment to the apparatus. The goal of compartment management is to maximize the available storage space on a rig while ensuring safe and efficient use of its equipment. This process is carried out through a detailed inventory of equipment married with a needs analysis for the specific apparatus and its crew.

Once FMI’s experienced team of designers has cataloged the equipment on the truck and met with the specification team, we are able to share best practices from our archive of thousands of projects. Beyond simply securing equipment, we also consider factors including safety of deployment and the resulting weight distribution on the apparatus. Once the design has been approved, FMI’s engineering team signs off on the project and work begins. Our secure system captures and stores detaile

The Wheeling (WV) Fire Department announced recently that it had officially placed its new rig, Rescue 1, into service, the department said in a Facebook post.

After arriving from the manufacturer earlier this year, R-1 underwent extensive inspections, additional equipment installations, and training sessions for our personnel, the post said.

“The new truck brings expanded capabilities, improved tool storage, increased efficiency, and, most importantly, a higher level of safety for our crews,” the post said.

Rescue 1 is quartered at Station 2 in North Wheeling.

The old R-1 will now serve as a reserve unit, ready to step in when needed.

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