From macqueen emergency FB
Thank you to the Algonquin – Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District for their recent order! Here is the drawing of their new Pierce Mfg Enforcer™ PUC™ pumper. Special thanks to Chief Michael Kern and Assistant Chief John Knebl for trusting us with your purchase and for your continued trust in Pierce!
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thanks Danny
#1 by Mike C on March 29, 2022 - 6:24 AM
Those KME’s were unique in a way that I believe they had a Cat C9 Agricultural engine in them. I don’t think they were entirely bad rigs, but the Cat motors didn’t prove to be the most reliable.
#2 by Rob on March 28, 2022 - 8:58 PM
In 2021 RPI Renewed Performance, Inc did a complete refurb of one of the KME Engines which was E143, they did the following complete disassembly, frame rails repairs, body repairs, new updated seating, LED lighting updates, generator overhaul to current NFPA standard. A photo of the engine can be found on the facebook page of RPI October 2021
#3 by Mike on March 28, 2022 - 8:31 PM
They bought 2 KME’s then a Ferrara engine and tower ladder. I don’t think the KME held up well for them. They didn’t last very long.
#4 by Tyler Tobolt on March 28, 2022 - 6:30 PM
A-LITH currently has
T181 (2016 Pierce Arrow XT 105′ Heavy-Duty Steel Aerial Ladder)
E142 Ex. E141 (2010 Ferrara Ignitor MVP 1500/750/30)
E143 (2019 Pierce Enforcer PUC Pumper)
My guess is 142 gets the new engine, they get rid of their current reserve engine and keep the 2010 Ferrara as a spare.
#5 by Mike C on March 28, 2022 - 4:47 PM
Yes, the Ferrara was not a good rig.
Time flies. I didn’t realize they had the ladder as long as they have.
#6 by Michael m on March 28, 2022 - 3:59 PM
The Pierce ladder is actually a 2016. It replaced a 2010 Ferrara tower which from what I heard had many problems.
#7 by Mike C on March 28, 2022 - 7:13 AM
Their fleet should be very new once they receive this engine. Their oldest frontline rig will be the Pierce ladder which is only 2-4 years old.