LJ05 FHU One of London Ambulance’s rapid response Honda ST1300s lights up the night with flashing blue lights. The bike is parked at the roadside while the rider paramedic attends an emergency call indoors. Leaving the flashing lights on means that the ambulance attending can quickly identify the location and the bike is unlikely to be towed away for parking on a red route.
Here we have a super-fast Mitsubishi Evo 10. It is carrying a slim light bar and demonstration livery.
The rear view of the iconic car, one which is sure to put a smile on the face of the fire service driver.
This is a Pangolin ALR Mk.IV that is used by the PSNI in Northern Ireland. The vehicle is heavily armoured and all lighting has grillwork to protect it. It was introduce to the fleet in 2011 to begin to replace the aging Tangi Land Rovers.
The rear view of the Pangolin. This fleet of vehicles is based on the Land Rover 110 and are converted by England-based Pangolin. They have a Puma engine and a six-speed drivetrain.
Inside the rear is basic bench seating.
A Ford C-Max fire car in demonstration livery by Ford.
This is a Ford Kuga demonstration vehicle.
This 2011 Ford Focus is seen here prior to going into service with Port of Felixstowe Police.
The rear view. Notice the lightbar with ‘port police’ wording.
A close up look at the bonnet of the Focus showing the force crest. The writing on the gold crest reads ‘The Felixstowe Dock & Railway Company’.
DA55 EAO This Mercedes Sprinter is used jointly by Network Rail and the British Transport Police as part of a Railway Safety Camera Partnership.
The rear view, showing the spacious interior. A typical use of this vehicle would be to capture video evidence of drivers flouting level crossing rules.
A close up look at the two logos adorning the side.
The vehicle in its previous role as a rail incident support unit with amber light bars. Note the registration plate is the same.
This is a Farr ATV which is a cost-effective all terrain vehicle to rival more established makes. The vehicles are built in Asia.
The rear view.
PX05 AHG This Renault Master is part of Patient Transport (UK) Ltd. and isn’t an NHS ambulance. It has blue lights fitted for occasional emergency work. Notice the unusually spaced out registration plate.
Here is a rear view of the Ambulance, showing the standard chevrons on the back.
KX04 XZL This Vauxhall Movano is part of the North of England Ambulance Service. This is a standard emergency ambulance that will respond to 999 calls to assist the NHS.
Another view of the ambulance.
N329 PNL A Land Rover Discovery that was new in 1996. It was used as a Tunnel Patrol vehicle by TT2 at the Tyne Tunnel. It is flanked by two other Discoverys.
E416 EVK Another of the yellow fire fighting and patrol vehicles used at the Tyne Tunnel in the 1980s. Credit to Chris Hall.
Another of the yellow fire fighting and patrol vehicles used at the Tyne Tunnel in the 1980s. Credit to Chris Hall.
B611 JRG Another 1980s Land Rover working the Tyne Tunnel. It has been converted to a mini fire engine by Carmichael. Notice the lockers on the side and the matrix message sign. Credit to Chris Hall.
C590 OTY This 1980s Land Rover Defender shows the yellow corporate livery at the time of the Tyne Tunnel support vehicles. The primary use was for fire fighting. Credit to Chris Hall.
The States of Jersey Police received this VW Caddy new in Autumn 2011. It has a clear light bar and clear LEDs on the wings and grille that flash blue when activated.
The rear view of the VW showing the cage to transport detainees. The States of Jersey Police operate alongside 12 Honorary Police forces on the Channel Isle.
AE07 HVW This Mercedes Rescue Pump is part of London Fire Brigade. Here you can see it parked up outside a block of flats. On the side there is an advertisement on fitting and testing smoke alarms.
YJ60 EKN This JDC / Volvo is with North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. This appliance is fitted with a winch on the front and is manned by a crew of 5 or 6.
AG09 YPP This Land Rover was manufactured in 2009 and is used by West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service.
Y999 MTB This Fiat Ducato was manufactured in 2002. This is not an NHS Ambulance: it is one that is used by Rescue Medics which is a private organisation. This Vehicle is complete with all the ambulance markings and also has blue lights.
Here is another view of the ambulance used by the Inverness-shire-based company.
V70 LVO This is a Volvo V70 Auto that was manufactured in 2002. This is used by Cheshire Fire & Rescue service and is part of the ATACC – Anaesthesia, Trauma and Critical Care – team.
This is a front view of the vehicle displaying the FIRE markings and the unusual storage container on the top. A Volvo with the same registration used to be liveried as a Doctor car with ATACC.
KX09 JHK This is a Scania P340 manufactured in 2009 and used by Northamptonshire. This fire engine is an Aerial Rescue Pump, with the rear bodywork lowered to accommodate the hydraulic rescue equipment above.
91-D-48541 This Land Rover is used By Dublin Civil Defence as a Fire and Flood Response vehicle as part of the Auxillary Fire Service. This is one of several 4×4 response vehicles in use with DCD. They are called upon during severe weather or as requested by Dublin Fire Brigade, HSE or the Gardaí for assistance. Most carry portable pumps, sand bags and suction in the rear, some are kitted out as ambulance vehicles. The one pictured can do both.
95-D-53826 This ex-UK 1995 Carmichael / Rapier ex-front line fire truck is used by Dublin Civil Defence. It is now on the run with Clondalkin Auxiliary Fire Service in South Dublin. As of 2012 it is among the newest of tenders in the DCD Fleet.
RYK 3Y Medical Solutions use this Isuzu Trooper as an off road response vehicle.
ALE 15A Medical Solutions use this Vauxhall Monteray for 4×4 medical cover at events.
DOC 700R Medical Solutions use this Ford Galaxy for medical cover at events. The registration plate reads like DOCTOR.
L35 LEE Medical Solutions use this Vauxhall Monteray for 4×4 medical cover at events.
MED 111C Medical Solutions use this Mercedes Viano for event emergency medical cover. The registration plate reads like MEDIC.
BV60 OJA This Ford Focus is used by Rugby’s community first responders.
The rear view of the car, showing the parent ambulance service of West Midlands.