Category: Ambulance (General)

Fiat provided this new Stilo in the livery…



Fiat provided this new Stilo in the livery of a first response vehicle. By mounting the flashing lights on a roof rack, it means that there are less holes in the body work when the vehicle is sold on.



The highly reflective rear colour scheme can clearly be seen on this photograph.

This Volvo V40 estate can carry large amounts…



This Volvo V40 estate can carry large amounts of medical equipment safely. It is also quick, with a turbo-charged four cylinder petrol engine.



A front view of the above vehicle. As this is a demonstrator vehicle, it has a limited amount of operational markings.

The Volvo S80 provides the basis for this…



The Volvo S80 provides the basis for this strange looking ambulance. The chassis has been extended by one metre prior to the fitment of the composite ambulance body.



It is supposed to be more car like than van like to drive. This particular model was fitted with such luxuries as an automatic transmission, leather seats and even a walnut dashboard!

The multitude of radio and electrical equipment can…



The multitude of radio and electrical equipment can be seen on the inside of this Ford Mondeo. Equipment included radios, a mobile phone and a satellite navigation system.



Here we can see the distinctive livery of the same vehicle. It is operated by East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.



The car is fitted with a roof mounted bar set of lights. This is complemented by a blue flashing light on the grill where the Ford badge usually goes. There is also a dashboard mounted blue flashing light.

Here we have a Ford Focus Zetec limited…



Here we have a Ford Focus Zetec limited edition that is operated by Lifeline Medical Transport Service. They specialise in medical logistics and the transport of urgent medical supplies. The lights and the signs can be removed from the vehicle.

YJ51 AUN A Mercedes Benz ambulance from the WYMAS…



YJ51 AUN A Mercedes Benz ambulance from the WYMAS. Due to the ruling that almost all emergency vehicles have to be battenburg marked, the familiar ‘heartbeat’ livery of West Yorkshire’s ambulances has been superseeded.



The rear view. This 2001 ambulance has active suspension fitted. A comfortable, stable ride is observed when the vehicle is in motion. When parked, the rear of the ambulance can be lowered and the ramp deployed to aid access. Also observe the way the blue and signal lights are an integral part of the bodywork.

42 AKH A Ford Galaxy private ambulance. This minimally…



42 AKH A Ford Galaxy private ambulance. This minimally marked vehicle is owned by a dentist called Archie who works in Selby. It is quite rare to see an ambulance with a personalised registration plate – AKH are Archie’s initials.



The rear view. The vehicle can carry a patient lying flat on a stretcher and also carries basic medical equipment.

HE 22 AA A Terratorial Army Landrover Defender, with bodywork…



HE 22 AA A Terratorial Army Landrover Defender, with bodywork to expand the height and width inside. Observe the camoflaged siren unit, army registration plate, roof mounted spare wheel (instead of bonnet mounted) and minimalist blue lights.



Inside the patient end of the above Landrover. It look as basic as a barn with all of the equipment removed, but is no doubt a welcome sight to sick or injured soldiers. Notice that there seems to be a plethora of yellow warning stickers and a very small access door to the cab. When non-operational, the vehicle can be used as a normal transport vehicle for troops. That is why the red cross on the side has a fold down flap to cover it up (also so as not to contravene the Geneva Convention, running soldiers around under the red cross).

R231 DFC A WYMAS (West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service)…



R231 DFC A WYMAS (West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service) VW ambulance with Collet bodywork. This vehicle is being used at a horse racecourse to follow the jockeys as they race to pick up any injuries. Notice the orange rotating beacon on the roof which is used to comply with the CAA’s (Civil Aviation Authority’s) rule that all vehicles on an airfield should display such a flashing light.



The above vehicle in use, with the horses racing in the background.

G758 BAC A St John Ambulance Range Rover. This…



G758 BAC A St John Ambulance Range Rover. This vehicle which was new in 1989 has undergone a few changes since first being used by St John’s. It was first spotted in 1996 when it had a different livery (just a yellow stripe up the side). In 1999 it had it’s current livery, and by 2002 it had grown two repeater blue lights on the front grille.



The rear view. In this photograph, it is being used in a pro-active role at a racecourse. It has a the winch on the front, and has just been fitted with a new exhaust.

P646 ERM and AMB 999W A private doctor’s service car…



P646 ERM and AMB 999W A private doctor’s service car and private ambulance belonging to UK Event Safety. Both vehicles are being used in a pro-active role at a rallying event. The ambulance has an American style body with American style livery and lights in every conceivable location. It also has a UK cherished registration of AMB 999W.

J464 HVK A J-reg Landrover Discovery at the…



J464 HVK A J-reg Landrover Discovery at the St. John’s Chapel station of the NEAS in rural Weardale. This vehicle is showing signs of it’s age with the livery flaking off.



The side and rear view. Despite its condition, this ambulance is ideal for travelling long distances to emergencies in the Wear valley. It is faster than a conventional ambulance and carries all of the essential equipment, including a stretcher.