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For the term "Avon".

Fire Boats

This Firefly hovercraft is used by Avon Fire and…



This Firefly hovercraft is used by Avon Fire and Rescue Service. based at Weston-super-Mare fire station. It is designed for use along the shoreline between Brean Down and Sand Bay.



The craft is piloted from the front whilst at the rear there are three dedicated seats fro additional crew members.



The rear view of the hovercraft showing the rudders which provide the directional control.



As well as being fitted with blue lights there are a number of search lights which can be used during night time rescues.



WX57 TKA This Nissan Navara is used to tow the hovercraft by trailer should it be required at an inland incident such as a flood.



The rear view showing the over sized trailer.

Police (General)

Here are a pair of 03-registration Avon…



Here are a pair of 03-registration Avon and Somerset Skoda Octavia vRS’s used in the Bristol and Bath areas. Skodas are well accepted within police forces around the country because of their excellent combination of performance, reliability and value for money. For (the public price of) £15,000 you get a 180bhp 1.8 litre engine and a 8-second 0-60 time as it zooms towards its top speed of 146mph.

Police Cycles

Here is a photo of two Avon &…



Here is a photo of two Avon & Somerset cycle officers on the Bristol Downs. Their bikes are Marin Nail Trails and each officer is allocated there own bike which is set up to suit them. Notice how the officers’ collar numbers have been moved to the right breast and ‘Redland Police’ is written on the cross bar, showing which station they are based at.

Ambulance (General)

This is a St. John Ambulance first aid treatment…



This is a St. John Ambulance first aid treatment centre. The Avon branch use this at large events to treat patients with minor medical issues. This reduces the demand on emergency ambulances and hospitals. You can see an access ramp at the rear and additional space in the adjacent SJA tent.

Ambulance (General)

FXC 831L Here are two shots of a rare…



FXC 831L Here are two shots of a rare 1972 Range Rover belonging to the Stratford-upon-Avon division of St. John Ambulance based in Warwickshire. This vehicle was a original prototype from Range Rover and has a higher than normal back. Only seven prototypes were made and there are only two left. The other one has been converted into a camper van.

Police (General)

WX07 KFK This is a Ford Fiesta used by…



WX07 KFK This is a Ford Fiesta used by PCSOs in Avon & Somerset. It is primarily used to get officers to the start of their foot beat. This Fiesta is run by the Safer Neighbourhoods team. This is a Home Office initiative and the car is driven by both police officers and PCSOs. As for warning equipment this vehicle carries a magnetic blue beacon that is applied to the vehicle if stationary at an incident.

Police (General)

WX03 NZY is a yellow Mercedes Vito that is…



WX03 NZY is a yellow Mercedes Vito that is being used by Avon and Somerset Police. It is a dedicated CCTV unit, hence the wording and the camera in the black pod sticking out of the roof. The writing down the side saying ‘caught on camera’ seems accusing and is written in an unusual font for a police vehicle, Comic Sans.