This coastguard boat is moored at Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly…
This coastguard boat is moored at Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly, for use by the part-time crew. Notice the small blue flashing light above the cabin.
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This is the Star of Life, an ambulance boat used around the Isles of Scilly …
This is the Star of Life, an ambulance boat used around the Isles of Scilly off the Cornish coast. It was new in 2003 when it cost £260,000. The boat is vital to transport casualties from the many islands to the only hospital on St. Mary’s.
The Star of Life works alongside Cornwall’s air ambulance. When the air ambulance is not available, due to maintenance or fog for example, the sea-going catamaran boat can transport serious cases to the mainland at Penzance. It can travel the 28 miles at up to 25 knots.
Inside the 36-foot boat is all the normal ambulance equipment including defibrillator, oxygen and pain relieving drugs. It is manned by an emergency medical technician and a coxswain from the South Western Ambulance Service.
The boat has five pairs of folding doors around the vessel that allow the smooth transition of a walking or stretcher casualty from land to sea. The Star of Life replaced the Santa Warna that previously served the Scillonian archipelago.
The vessel at speed in the sea. It is fitted with a blue flashing light to help identify its purpose.
A sea ambulance boat used on the Isles of Scilly. The boat …
A sea ambulance boat used on the Isles of Scilly. The boat is towed on the trailer shown by a Nissan Patrol ambulance car.
The stern view, showing the outboard motor and two oars. A smart colour scheme has been applied to this small vessel, including ambulance wording on the seat.
P462 WCG This is a 1996 Nissan Terrano II used by HM Coastguard …
P462 WCG This is a 1996 Nissan Terrano II used by HM Coastguard on the island of Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Still operational in 2011, this 4×4 is one of a small number of motorised vehicles on the island. A small white tube can be seen connected to the front which keeps the battery topped up.
The rear view.
This is a trailer towed by the Terrano above. It is in the usual Coastguard colours and carries additional rescue equipment. If required it can be towed by other vehicles.
This lifeboat in the RNLB The Whiteheads which is a Mersey …
This lifeboat in the RNLB The Whiteheads which is a Mersey Class vessel based at St. Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly. It has a range of 250 nautical miles.
The stern view of the life-saving craft, showing the lightweight crane to launch and recover a small Y-boat.
The small boat used to access the moored lifeboat.
ECV 854V This is a Landrover Series III 109 which has been converted …
ECV 854V This is a Landrover Series III 109 which has been converted into a fire vehicle by Charmichael. It is part of the Isles of Scilly Fire Service’s fleet based on the island of St. Martins. It is a front line appliance, the only one on the island, despite it’s age of 31 years when photographed in 2011.
The rear view. It has no battenburg markings or even a stripe down the side. Two small blue strobe lights are fitted on the roof along with two tone horns and ladders.
A closer look at the passenger door. An old livery for Cornwall County Fire Brigade is shown, despite the vehicle belonging to the Isles of Scilly Fire Service. This is because the Islands broke away from Cornwall for fire provision and the vehicle has not been re-liveried. This made it the smallest statutory fire service in the UK and is operated on a 100% retained basis.
P156 SCY is a Charmichael / Mercedes Benz 1124AF. It is seen here …
P156 SCY is a Charmichael / Mercedes Benz 1124AF. It is seen here emerging from its home fire station in Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly.
A look at the full length of the engine.
A look at the side of the engine.
A close-up of the door showing the fire service’s name and crest.
WK56 AOY is a Toyota Hilux rapid response fire car used on the …
WK56 AOY is a Toyota Hilux rapid response fire car used on the Isles of Scilly.
The rear view showing the equipment trailer it tows.
WA58 BEJ This Land Rover Defender is used by Devon and Cornwall Police…
WA58 BEJ This Land Rover Defender is used by Devon and Cornwall Police. It holds the claim of being the most South-Westerly police vehicle in the country being based on the island of St. Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly.
The rear view of the Land Rover. This is the only motorised police vehicle in the Isles of Scilly. This stems from the islands being a low crime area: just 44 crimes were reported in 2010.
MCV 569P is a Land Rover that was operational with…
MCV 569P is a Land Rover that was operational with the Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service.