Category: FIRE

WNE 371L This is a Reynolds Broughton Chubb ‘Pathfinder’ airfield …



WNE 371L This is a Reynolds Broughton Chubb ‘Pathfinder’ airfield fire appliance seen at the Yorkshire Air Museum, at Elvington near York. Although a museum, the airfield occasionally receives some flights. The appliance is mainly there to protect the exhibits.



It was initially used by Manchester International Airport Fire service. It is built on a ‘Griffin’ 6-wheel drive high performance chassis at has a top speed of about 60 mph. This vehicle is immense. It measures 37’4″ (12.9m) long, 10′ (3.4m) wide and 13’7″ (5.0m) high.



This vehicle is design for a crew of four, but can be operated by only one person. This model dates back to 1972. The pathfinder was awarded the Design Council’s Engineering award in 1974 in respect of its then advanced design.

B233 XMY Also to be found at Elvington is this 1984 Range …



B233 XMY Also to be found at Elvington is this 1984 Range Rover rapid intervention vehicle. It is ultimately quicker than the Pathfinder, but can only carry a limited amount of supplies.



It is different to a normal range rover by having an additional set of driven wheels, making it 6-wheel drive. It is powered by a Rover V8 engine, and had a separate water pump.

Z-999-MAN This Mini is used by the Isle of Man Fire …



Z-999-MAN This Mini is used by the Isle of Man Fire Brigade as a publicity vehicle. All of the bodywork is given over to flame effects and their sponsor’s logo Zurich Insurance. Small blue flashing light are fitted to the front grille and rear parcel shelf.



The rear view of the Mini showing the slogans and web address.

DK58 HNJ is a Land Rover Defender 110 used …



DK58 HNJ is a Land Rover Defender 110 used by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. The vehicle is used to carry specialist equipment used for water rescues.



The front view of the Land Rover. Note the protective cover over the front mounted winch and the minimal blue lights.

KT08 UTC is a Vauxhall Astra that is used by …



KT08 UTC is a Vauxhall Astra that is used by Tyne and Wear for non-emergency transportation. It is advertising the “Safety Works” initiative where the fire service join a multi-agency programme to allow the public to participate safely in realistic situations illustrating everyday hazards and how to prevent them.

This North Yorkshire Volvo / Emernecy One fire engine …



This North Yorkshire Volvo / Emernecy One fire engine is sporting a large photograph on the side to deter people from using a mobile phone while driving. This advert is sponsored by City of York Council, the photograph shows York and it is on the side of a York-based appliance.

M999 EFS Event Fire Services operate this converted …



M999 EFS Event Fire Services operate this converted Nissan as a rapid intervention fire appliance. The private registration was previously used on a converted Ford Transit.



The rear view of the Nissan Navara. Notice the lack of blue flashing lights, but the inclusion of an amber beacon.



Here is the same Nissan Navara towing a trailer carrying an 2008 all-terrain vehicle used for fire fighting.

NK09 HDY This MAN / JDC rescue pump was new …



NK09 HDY This MAN / JDC rescue pump was new to County Durham and Darlington FRS in 2009.



The rear view of the appliance, showing the black box on the roof for carrying equipment and the lowered telescopic floodlight with blue light on top.