Darren Tilton

Darren Tilton

Darren Tilton 

Darren joined Hughes Fire Equipment as a Service Technician in November of 2007. He came to us from Farwest Truck Center, where he was a service technician for 5 years. While at Farwest, he repaired medium duty and heavy duty truck brake, suspension, and electrical systems.

He has been a Volunteer Firefighter for the Cities of Westfir and Oakridge Oregon since 2005. During which time he obtained his Firefighter 1 and Instructor 1 certifications.

As a Service Technician here at Hughes he performs pump tests, PM services, NFPA safety inspections, PDI's on new units, ground ladder testing, and warranty repairs.

Darren's formal training includes:
  • 2 Occupational Associate Degrees from Arizona Automotive Institute
  • Automotive and diesel technology
  • Automotive and autotronics technology
Completed the following training classes:
  • Bendix
  • Air brake systemsand brake adjustments
  • Moog Automotive Inc.
  • Steering and suspension maintenance
  • Freightliner
  • Service & Maintenance
  • HVAC Service & Diagnostics
  • Electrical Problem Solving
  • M2 Introduction
  • Self-Paced Training
  • Business Class Service Publications
  • Heavy Duty Trucks Service Publications
  • Basic Electricity: Terms
  • Basic Electricity: Magnetism
  • Basic Electricity: Symbols & diagrams
  • Basic Electricity: Volts, Ohms & Amps
  • Using a DMM
  • Cool It! Fundamentals
  • Cool It! Components
  • Gimme A Brake! Foundation Parts
  • Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
  • Chassis Electrical Training
  • TAK-4 Maintenance
  • Aerial Maintenance
  • PUC Maintenance