The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) is one of the largest fleets in the USA, with over 600 personnel covering more than 8,000 square miles, and protecting more than 500,000 citizens.

The Kern County Fire Department’s fleet includes 500 emergency response vehicles operating out of 47 stations.

KCFD fleet standardizes on Darley pumps

KCFD has standardized on Darley pumps and Pierce PUC pumps since 2014

The Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) has standardized on Darley pumps and Pierce PUC pumps since 2014 and has been using their pumps on Type 3 and Type 6 Engines.

KCFD recently added seven Pierce PUCs to their fleet. They also recently took delivery of seven Type 1 Pierce Engines, and a Pierce Tiller.

Darley and Kern County Fire Department partnership

According to the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) Fleet Manager - Ron Fox, "Darley has served us well over the years."

He adds, "Their pumps are easy to maintain, and the firefighters appreciate the reliability and quiet operation."

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