Author: UK Emergency Vehicles

LK54 LUB is a St. John Ambulance Vauxhall Zafira…

LK54 LUB is a St. John Ambulance Vauxhall Zafira...
LK54 LUB
DETAILS
Make and ModelVauxhall Zafira
BasePrince of Wales district headquarters in London
First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Borehamwood (formerly Stanmore)
Notes

This is a St. John Ambulance Vauxhall Zafira. The vehicle is based at the Prince of Wales district headquarters in London.

LF02 OMM London Ambulance Service Honda ST1100

LF02 OMM London Ambulance Service Honda ST1100
LF02 OMM
DETAILS
OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service
Make and ModelHonda ST1100
UseRapid response
Body ColourYellow
First RegisteredMarch to August 2002 in Wimbledon
Notes

This is a yellow Honda ST1100 rapid response motorbike used by the London Ambulance Service. The rider is testing the blue flashing lights and headlamp prior to heading out. The panniers at the rear are quickly removable and contain emergency medical equipment.

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Photograph DateAugust 2005

LJ53 BXZ London Ambulance Service Vauxhall Zafira

LJ53 BXZ London Ambulance Service Vauxhall ZafiraLJ53 BXZ London Ambulance Service Vauxhall Zafira
LJ53 BXZ
DETAILS
OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service
Make and ModelVauxhall Zafira
Body ColourYellow
First RegisteredSeptember 2003 to February 2004 in Wimbledon
Notes

This yellow Vauxhall Zafira is also with the LAS. It is used by the Duty Station Officer to respond to emergencies and travel around their area. On the roof is a full-width blue light bar, with an amber beacon on top for airfield use. Repeater small flashing blue lights are on all sides of the car. The rear view of the Vauxhall, showing the racks of equipment in the rear.

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Photograph DateAugust 2005

LJ05 BSY This is a very similar looking Zafira…

LJ05 BSY This is a very similar looking Zafira...
LJ05 BSY
DETAILS
Make and ModelVauxhall Zafira
First RegisteredMarch to August 2005 in Wimbledon
Notes

This is a very similar looking Zafira but without the 'Duty Station Officer' wording. It also has a clear light bar on the roof and is approximately 18 months newer than the above example.

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Photograph DateAugust 2005

LG52 NXB and LX54 VVD (behind). These two Vauxhall Corsas…

LG52 NXB and LX54 VVD (behind). These two Vauxhall Corsas...
LG52 NXBLX54 VVD
DETAILS
OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service
Make and ModelVauxhall Corsa
First RegisteredSeptember 2002 to February 2003 in Wimbledon; September 2004 to February 2005 in Sidcup
Notes

These two Vauxhall Corsas are used by the LAS too. Despite having different body colours they have the same sparse livery. The newer silver car is a much higher specification than the older white one. This higher spec includes alloy wheels and fancier body trim.

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Photograph DateAugust 2005

YN05 RHU and YN05 XUL (left to right). A…

YN05 RHU and YN05 XUL (left to right). A...
YN05 RHUYN05 XUL
DETAILS
Make and ModelRenault Master, Volvo V70
UseRapid response
First RegisteredMarch to August 2005 in Sheffield; March to August 2005 in Sheffield
Notes

A 2005 South Yorkshire Renault Master ambulance is joined by a 2005 Volvo V70 rapid response car.

Rapid Response Vauxhall Astra

Rapid Response Vauxhall Astra
DETAILS
OrganisationRapid Response
Make and ModelVauxhall Astra
UseRapid response
Notes

This is a Vauxhall Astra Estate rapid response car. One of the most notable features on this vehicle is the number of LED repeater lights it has on the front. There are two mounted on the grill, two mounted on the sides of the bumper and two integrated into the door mirrors.

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Photograph DateJune 2005

Here we have a Renault Megane II 1.9…

Here we have a Renault Megane II 1.9...Here we have a Renault Megane II 1.9...
DETAILS
Make and ModelRenault Megane
Notes

Here we have a Renault Megane II 1.9 dci estate in an unusual partial ambulance yellow livery. This car also features repeater lights in the grill and on the wings. Also shown is the rear of the car.

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Photograph DateJune 2005

DX54 XER This is a St. John Ambulance Land…

DX54 XER This is a St. John Ambulance Land...DX54 XER This is a St. John Ambulance Land...
DX54 XER
DETAILS
Make and ModelLand Rover
First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Shrewsbury
Notes

This is a St. John Ambulance Land Rover. Notice the four LEDs in the front grille and the amber lights in the roof light bar. The rear and side views of this smart vehicle. Notice how the lights at the rear of the vehicle are on a spoiler at the rear of the roof.

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Photograph DateJune 2005

D519 UGN London Ambulance Service Bedford CF

D519 UGN London Ambulance Service Bedford CFD519 UGN London Ambulance Service Bedford CF
D519 UGN
DETAILS
OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service
Make and ModelBedford CF
First RegisteredAugust 1986 to July 1987 in London South-West
Notes

A blast from the past is this Bedford CF showing the livery of London Ambulance Service. This was never a real London Ambulance Vehicle, it was an ex-Military ambulance from USAF Upper Heyford and purchased for a business supplying ambulances for films and TV, normally running on false London number plates. It has appeared in The Bill, Mr Bean and many others. It was spotted in spring 2005. The rear view, showing the stereotypical shape of an 80's ambulance.

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Photograph DateSpring 2005
Photograph LocationSunniside, Tyne and Wear
Map
Map of the UK

AJ02 CVE Ford Focus

AJ02 CVE Ford Focus
AJ02 CVE
DETAILS
Make and ModelFord Focus
UseFirst responder
Body ColourWhite
First RegisteredMarch to August 2002 in Peterborough
Notes

This is a white Ford Focus belonging to a first responder team in the Lake District. The vehicle is used by trained members of the community to respond to urgent 999 calls in their neighbourhood in advance of an ambulance. They have no legal exemptions to the rules of the road, but having the car marked-up may help their progress.

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Photograph DateMay 2005

YN04 VGL ABC Medical Services Nissan Terrano

YN04 VGL ABC Medical Services Nissan Terrano
YN04 VGL
DETAILS
OrganisationABC Medical Services
Make and ModelNissan Terrano
Body ColourSilver
First RegisteredMarch to August 2004 in Sheffield
Notes

This silver Nissan Terrano ambulance is fitted out with a removable livery and blue lights. Magnetic sign are attached to the sides and there are two blue lights on the roof and one on the dashboard. You can just see an 'ambulance' sign on the passenger's sun visor. It is run by ABC Medical Services.

KE51 HXF Vauxhall Frontera

KE51 HXF Vauxhall Frontera
KE51 HXF
DETAILS
Make and ModelVauxhall Frontera
Powertrain4x4
First RegisteredSeptember 2001 to February 2002 in Borehamwood (formerly Luton)
Notes

This is a Vauxhall Frontera 4x4. It is used by St. John Ambulance Service in partnership with West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service (WYMAS).

K712 GUA Ford Transit

K712 GUA Ford Transit
K712 GUA
DETAILS
Make and ModelFord Transit
First RegisteredAugust 1992 to July 1993 in Leeds
Notes

This is a Ford Transit ambulance operated by St. John Ambulance. The vehicle was presented to the Leeds area by the Leeds Hospital fund charitable trust.

YX03 HWL Volvo V40

YX03 HWL Volvo V40
YX03 HWL
DETAILS
Make and ModelVolvo V40
UseRapid response
First RegisteredMarch to August 2003 in Beverley
Notes

This is a WYMAS Volvo V40 rapid response car. It is seen here passing a West Yorkshire Police Honda Pan-European motorbike.

L89 UOT KC Ambulances Renault Master

L89 UOT KC Ambulances Renault Master
L89 UOT
DETAILS
OrganisationKC Ambulances
Make and ModelRenault Master
First RegisteredAugust 1993 to July 1994 in Portsmouth
Notes

This 1993 Renault Master-based ambulance is liveried as belonging to KC Ambulances.

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Photograph DateMay 2005

YJ04 ZZF Tees East and North Yorkshire Ambulance Service Ford Transit

YJ04 ZZF Tees East and North Yorkshire Ambulance Service Ford Transit
YJ04 ZZF
DETAILS
OrganisationTees East and North Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Make and ModelFord Transit
UseOperational support
First RegisteredMarch to August 2004 in Leeds
Notes

This is a Ford Transit Operational Support Unit from TENYAS's fleet. It has a band of green and yellow squares down both sides but no blue lights. It is used to transport equipment such as decontamination tents.

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Photograph DateMarch 2005

HX54 DYG Renault Master

HX54 DYG Renault MasterHX54 DYG Renault Master
HX54 DYG
DETAILS
Make and ModelRenault Master
First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Portsmouth
Notes

This Hampshire Renault Master ambulance is marked as a 'special transfer unit'.

R644 DCX Vauxhall Vectra

R644 DCX Vauxhall VectraR644 DCX Vauxhall Vectra
R644 DCX
DETAILS
Make and ModelVauxhall Vectra
First RegisteredAugust 1997 to July 1998 in Huddersfield
Notes

This is a Vauxhall Vectra emergency doctor's car. Notice the additional front fog lamps. The rear view of the Vectra.

R189 EAD is a rare sight, a black emergency vehicle…

R189 EAD is a rare sight, a black emergency vehicle...
R189 EAD
DETAILS
Make and ModelDaihatsu Fourtrak
Notes

This is a rare sight, a black emergency vehicle. This Dihatsu Fourtrak may have been donated to the emergency doctors or could be the doctor's private car adapted to carry the green lights and livery. It's callsign is M14 and was spotted in York.

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Photograph LocationYork
Map
Map of the UK

V192 PAG Land Rover Freelander

V192 PAG Land Rover Freelander
V192 PAG
DETAILS
Make and ModelLand Rover Freelander
First RegisteredAugust 1999 to February 2000 in Hull
Notes

A Land Rover Freelander with call sign M14. This photograph was taken when the vehicle was brand new and was to be used for the first time later the same day! It is not fitted with a siren, just the green lights.

PN52 HKV Med Alert Skoda Octavia

PN52 HKV Med Alert Skoda OctaviaPN52 HKV Med Alert Skoda Octavia
PN52 HKV
DETAILS
OrganisationMed Alert
Make and ModelSkoda Octavia
First RegisteredSeptember 2002 to February 2003 in Preston
Notes

A Skoda Octavia 20V turbo emergency doctor's car. This car is operated by Med Alert, a Lancashire emergency response team charity, affiliated to BASICS. The rear view of the Skoda. Notice the illuminated 'accident' sign on the roof lights and the Skoda dealer's sticker stating "Oh no, another great Skoda..."!

YY03 UMW Peugeot 307

YY03 UMW Peugeot 307YY03 UMW Peugeot 307
YY03 UMW
DETAILS
Make and ModelPeugeot 307
First RegisteredMarch to August 2003 in Beverley
Notes

This is a North Yorkshire Emergency Doctor's Peugeot 307 HDi estate. The rear three-quarter view of the same car.

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Photograph DateJanuary 2004

BASICS Volvo V40

BASICS Volvo V40BASICS Volvo V40
DETAILS
OrganisationBASICS
Make and ModelVolvo V40
Notes

A Hampshire BASICS (The British Association for Immediate Care) doctor with a Volvo V40 Police Specification T4. As well as the standard mobile phone and VHF communications equipment, this vehicle is fitted with satellite navigation and a global positioning system for vehicle location, so ambulance control can 'see' where it is. It's call sign is IMCARE 0221. The same vehicle with some of the equipment carried. BASICS doctors are trained to drive on blue (or green) lights to attend emergencies where a doctor's skill, experience and prescriptive authority is required.

YK02 DYB Land Rover Freelander

YK02 DYB Land Rover FreelanderYK02 DYB Land Rover Freelander
YK02 DYB
DETAILS
Make and ModelLand Rover Freelander
First RegisteredMarch to August 2002 in Leeds
Notes

Here we have a 2002 Land Rover Freelander that is used by the North Yorks emergency doctors. This diesel powered model provides sufficient performance for this vehicle to still be quick. It is also ideal for carrying a large amount of equipment.

YB02 JUV Volkswagen Passat

YB02 JUV Volkswagen Passat
YB02 JUV
DETAILS
Make and ModelVolkswagen Passat
First RegisteredMarch to August 2002 in Leeds
Notes

This VW Passat was bought by North Yorkshire Emergency Doctors in June 2002. It replaces the previous "M01" vehicle which was a 1999 version of the Passat. It is not fitted with a siren but the green flashing light can aid a doctor's progress to a casualty. The green lights are used about five times per week to attend emergencies.

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Photograph DateJuly 2002

Y368 OLF, Y436 OFL Mercedes A-Class

Y368 OLF, Y436 OFL Mercedes A-Class
Y368 OLFY436 OFL
DETAILS
Make and ModelMercedes A-Class
First RegisteredMarch to July 2001 in London North-West; March to July 2001 in Peterborough
Notes

Two Mercedes A-Class doctor's cars. These vehicles are liveried up and may be operated with a green flashing beacon on the roof.

A Y-registration Subaru Impreza from the …

A Y-registration Subaru Impreza from the ...
DETAILS
Make and ModelSubaru Impreza
Notes

A Y-registration Subaru Impreza from the Hampshire Technical Rescue Unit Doctors. The Impreza underwent a facelift in 2001, with the most noticeable changes being the headlight clusters and the grille reshaping. It is still one of the most affordable agile and fast accelerating production cars available.

This 56-registration Mercedes Sprinter van is used …

This 56-registration Mercedes Sprinter van is used ...This 56-registration Mercedes Sprinter van is used ...
DETAILS
Make and ModelMercedes Sprinter
Notes

This 56-registration Mercedes Sprinter van is used as a Mobile Radiation Detection Unit. It is operated jointly by HM Revenue and Customs, the Home Office and the Police. The livery can be adapted to show who is using the vehicle. It has two clear light bars on the roof as well as two amber flashing beacons. It is part of Programme Cyclamen which monitors ports, airports and major thoroughfares for radioactive material being carried illegally (potentially to make a dirty bomb). This is a mock-up of a similar radiation detection vehicle with slightly different livery. It is one of a number of marked and unmarked vehicles which cost around £350,000 each. They contain specialist detection equipment which means that they can drive down the side of a truck and are able to detect if any radioactive substances are inside.

VE54 ELV Renault Master

VE54 ELV Renault MasterVE54 ELV Renault MasterVE54 ELV Renault Master
VE54 ELV
DETAILS
Make and ModelRenault Master
First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Worcester
Notes

This is a Renault Master an that is used in the special role of vehicle fuel testing. The vehicle wears an orange, yellow and blue side stripe as well as the operators logo and name on the side. Vehicles using the road in the UK have to pay an excise duty on the fuel they use. This mobile laboratory has been specially created to enable vehicle fuels to be tested at the roadside rather than being sent away for analysis. The most common breaches of law are using red diesel and 'home-made' fuel from cooking oil. The rear view of the van showing its high visibility markings, chemical warning signs and a single orange light bar.

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Photograph DateAugust 2005

HF07 ESN, HF08 TCY Coastguard Ford Focus, Nissan Navara

HF07 ESN, HF08 TCY Coastguard Ford Focus, Nissan Navara
HF07 ESNHF08 TCY
DETAILS
OrganisationCoastguard
Make and ModelFord Focus, Nissan Navara
First RegisteredMarch to August 2007 in Bournemouth; March to August 2008 in Bournemouth
Notes

This is a Ford Focus Estate and HF08 TCY is a Nissan Navara, both belonging to the Coastguard. They are seen here displaying some of the rescue equipment that they carry.

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Photograph DateNovember 2008

W928 KJT, HF53 LGV Coastguard Land Rover Defender 90, Ford Focus

W928 KJT, HF53 LGV Coastguard Land Rover Defender 90, Ford FocusW928 KJT, HF53 LGV Coastguard Land Rover Defender 90, Ford Focus
W928 KJTHF53 LGV
DETAILS
OrganisationCoastguard
Make and ModelLand Rover Defender 90, Ford Focus
First RegisteredMarch to July 2000 in Bournemouth; September 2003 to February 2004 in Bournemouth
Notes

This is a Land Rover Defender 90 and HF53 LGV is a Ford Focus, both belonging to the Coastguard at Fort William. Also shown is the rear of the two vehicles.

Y521 FEL, HF53 NWD Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara

Y521 FEL, HF53 NWD Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara
Y521 FELHF53 NWD
DETAILS
Make and ModelToyota Hilux, Nissan Navara
Powertrainfour wheel drive
First RegisteredMarch to July 2001 in Bournemouth; September 2003 to February 2004 in Bournemouth
Notes

This is a Toyota Hilux and HF53 NWD is a Nissan Navara. Both of these coastguard cars are four wheel drive and have double cabs.

W906 PCG Nissan Terrano

W906 PCG Nissan Terrano
W906 PCG
DETAILS
Make and ModelNissan Terrano
First RegisteredMarch to July 2000 in Bournemouth for Salisbury
Notes

This is a Coastguard Nissan Terrano II caught in a snow storm.

HF53 NWB Nissan Navara

HF53 NWB Nissan Navara
HF53 NWB
DETAILS
Make and ModelNissan Navara
First RegisteredSeptember 2003 to February 2004 in Bournemouth
Notes

This is a Nissan Navara 2.5 DI coastguard rescue vehicle.

G-CGIJ Westland

G-CGIJ Westland
G-CGIJ
DETAILS
Make and ModelWestland
BaseLee-on-Solent on England's south coast
Notes

G-CGIJ This is "India Juliet", an August-Westland AW139 rescue helicopter based at Lee-on-Solent on England's south coast.

G-SARB HM Coastguard Sikorsky S-92A

G-SARB HM Coastguard Sikorsky S-92A
G-SARB
DETAILS
OrganisationHM Coastguard
Make and ModelSikorsky S-92A
BaseMaritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Notes

G-SARB, a HM Coastguard rescue helicopter. It is a CHC Scotia Sikorsky S-92A and is based at the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

HF03 LRL Land Rover Defender

HF03 LRL Land Rover Defender
HF03 LRL
DETAILS
Make and ModelLand Rover Defender
BaseSt. Andrews, Scotland
First RegisteredMarch to August 2003 in Bournemouth
Notes

This is a Coastguard Land Rover Defender based at St. Andrews, Scotland.