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At PEMO3, yes New Jersey does. They have the Kidde Neptune Pumping system. There are three (3) complete units situated in the state. There is one in Union County, one in Gloucester County & the last is in Morris County. System consist of three basic units. The first in the roll off mounted Kidde pump capable of 5000 - 8000 GPM. The next is the 12-inch hose on hydraulic reels mount on flatbed trucks. The last is the Iron Man monitor capable of 5000 GPM discharge. The Union County system was in use a Seaside with the Morris County system on location standing by incase it was needed.

It is an E-One. Their logo is just below the Federal Q!!

Texastom791 - One of the biggest services the NJSP Aviation provides is as a Medivac Chopper. There are two in the state. Northstar is situated in Newark while Southstar is in the Camden area.

Thanks Conman for your comments.

TL2L31 -- Thanks very much for your comments.

Thank you and everyone else for their comments.

Looks who talking, a green horn. 1) Your wrong. I asked correctly. 2) Was not looking for recommendations. Looking for feedback from companies who recently purchased apparatus. 3) Again your completely wrong. 4) Not looking for options, again looking for feedback. 5) I don't appreciate your tone from a rookie. Yes I asked for help and everyone goes off the train tracks in different directions.

Bnechis -- Thank your very much for your input. Our committee will take your comments under consideration. We appreciate your help.

mfc 2257 -- I really do not think you need any additional information. Seems to be your on a witch hunt and making a mountain out of a mole hill. All of your questions have no relevance to my original question. Like most of the posts everyone goes off in every direction except for answering the original question. Everything you are asking has already been put on the table by me. All we are trying to find out is your opinion on the various manufacturers out there (Pro's & con's/Good or bad aspects about the manufacturers and any major problems you have had). Any sound help would be greatly appreciated.

Based on our prior history of apparatus, would keep it for at least 20 years or so. Would be replaced this engine when it will be DOA of needs major repairs.

Brothers, let me this very simple for you. New engine will be a Class A pumper, 1500 -2000 GPM pump, 500 - 750 Gallon Water Tank, to carry at least 1500-FT of LDH (5"). Primary purpose of this engine will be establishing primary or secondary water supply (Will always supply the tower ladder when in operation). 95% of the time water supplied via hydrants. Might on a rare occasion pump from a lake. The manufacturers (American LaFrance, Crimson, Smeal, Stuphen, Pierce, KME, etc). What are your experiences with these engines (Pro's & con's) as to reliability, workmanship, major problems, etc. with the equipment. Salesmen will tell you anything, but would like to hear what the guys in the trenches think about the equipment. Thanking you for your input.

Company is starting to look for a new supply engine. With the different manufacturers out there, would like to hear your comments on recently purchases engines. Please be honest and comment on pros & cons about the manufacturers (Workmanship, quality, reliability, etc). Please not any problems you have had with your engine. This will help the truck committee look in the right direction.

How old is the gear? NFPA Standards state any gear more than 10 years old must be destroyed!!

My company just received from the department the supply engine (Mid 90's pumper). Was originally set up as the LDH engine. 1500 GPM pump with 5-Inch discharge on the right side + rear. Also have front + rear suction. My question is how much 5-Inch hose do you carry on your supply engines & how much would be an adequate amount??

Nothing really out of the normal other than it appears that American LaFrance is rising out of the ashes of dead. Nice showing of several rigs. Good showing of rigs by all the other major apparatus manufacturers.