Darley

Darley is a family-run equipment supplier and manufacturer. The company says it has four generations of family leadership. Its focus is quality and service for first responders and warfighters. It describes itself as a family business that has raised the bar for more than a century.

Darley provides training and material support to the U.S. Department of War. It specializes in special operations equipment, fire and emergency equipment, and unmanned systems. Its defense customers include the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and federal agencies.

For first responders, Darley offers a 360-degree range of solutions. These cover fire departments, EMS teams, law enforcement and wildland agencies. Its products include pumps, skid units, tactical pumpers, firefighting foam systems and personal protective equipment.

The company also makes mobile DFR units and supplies fire equipment through its online shop. Its pump support includes service centers for pump sales, support and parts. The company says its products are deployed in critical missions around the world.

Darley's uncrewed systems range covers counter-uncrewed aerial systems, maritime drones, uncrewed aerial systems and uncrewed ground vehicles. It also sells accessories and software, and offers drone training and support. Its virtual reality and augmented reality training serves both first responders and defense users.

The company works with OEMs, dealers, schools and academies. It also offers disaster relief and mitigation solutions. Its How We Do It section lists the Darley Data Center, supply partners, government contracts, and grant support and financial assistance for fire departments.

Darley publishes the Darley Times, a customer magazine. It has been recognized as a 2026 US Best Managed Company and a 2025 Chicagoland Top Workplace. Its corporate headquarters is in Itasca, Illinois. It also has sites in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and Janesville, Iowa. Its values are integrity, customer focus, team and development, and innovation.

Services

• Pumps and skid units
• Tactical pumpers
• Fire equipment and PPE
• Firefighting foam systems
• Mobile DFR units
• Uncrewed systems
• Drone training and support
• VR and AR training
• Government contracts
• Grant support and financial assistance