Author: UK Emergency Vehicles

Fire

EU09 AAF Scottish FRS Ford Ranger

EU09 AAF
Scottish FRS
Ford Ranger
Based at Seil Island on Scotland’s West Coast. The island can be easily reached by road bridge and this fire vehicle protects its 560 residents.

Fire > In Action

Brent Cross Fire (2017)

Brent Cross Fire (2017)

AE07 HXR WX07 NVF
A 12-pump fire, with aerials x 2, at Brent Cross in London on 12 April 2017. Notice the proximity of the railway line, with the smoke causing disruption to train services.

Police

AY 999 States of Guernsey Police Dacia Duster

AY 999
States of Guernsey Police
Dacia Duster
Based on the small Channel Island of Alderney, this is one of two police vehicles based on the island. The cherished registration plate is transferred from vehicle to vehicle as the police car is replaced. A small body of officers police Alderney, with support from officers from Guernsey on weekly secondments.

Police

AY 2821 States of Guernsey Police Nissan NV200

AY 2821
States of Guernsey Police
Nissan NV200
Based on Alderney. This is one of just two police vehicles used to police the island and the only one capable of transporting detainees. It replaces AY 2730, a Ford Transit Connect, that is seeing out the remainder of it’s life on Guernsey.

Fire

Herm Trailer Pumps

Herm Trailer Pumps

Herm is served by two trailers of fire equipment. The larger trailer is a water tank and is towed by any available tractor. The smaller trailer carries branches and a pump and can be towed by any available 4×4 quad bike. Other types of motor vehicle are not permitted on the 200 hectare island, which is off the East cost of Guernsey.

Since 2001 Herm have been volunteers with the States of Guernsey Fire Service. Prior to this, they were an independent body of volunteers.

Firefighters are alerted to incidents by recorded voice message to mobile phones. The volunteers travel to the fire station which is located centrally on the island. They disconnect the trickle chargers for the pump starter motors and hitch the trailers up to any available tractor or quad bike.

The crew train with firefighters on Guernsey and can call upon their colleagues in the event of a large incident. Should this be needed, the Guernsey firefighters requisition any available boat to sail across to Herm.

The fire station is a wooden building that was opened in 2015. As well as housing the trailers, there is a small room where the firefighters outer clothing and helmets are stored and a large inflatable tent.

Fire

AY 1326 States of Alderney Fire Brigade Iveco Daily

AY 1326
States of Alderney Fire Brigade
Iveco Daily
This small fire appliance is designed to navigate the narrow and winding streets of St Anne on the island of Alderney. It is one of four vehicles covering the 3 square miles of this small Channel Island.

Fire

AY 2975 States of Alderney Fire Brigade Ford Ranger

AY 2975
States of Alderney Fire Brigade
Ford Ranger
This 4×4 rapid response vehicle carries no water, but does carry fire extinguishers and equipment useful at road collisions. A winch is also fitted to the front. It is one of four vehicles covering the 3 square miles of this small Channel Island.

Fire

States of Alderney Fire Brigade Ford Iveco Tector / Saxon

States of Alderney Fire Brigade
Ford Iveco Tector / Saxon
This is one of a pair of truck-based small fire appliances covering the 3 square miles of this small Channel Island. It has not yet had registration plates assigned to it and was new in 2005.

Fire

AY 940 States of Alderney Fire Brigade Ford Iveco / Carmichael

AY 940
States of Alderney Fire Brigade
Ford Iveco / Carmichael
This is one of a pair of truck-based small fire appliances covering the 3 square miles of this small Channel Island. This appliance was new in 1999. Its predecessor was an ex-MoD Bedford TK dating from 1968.

Others > Search and Rescue

G-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander

G-BEXJ
Channel Islands Air Search
Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander
This aircraft is a temporary replacement for the damaged Islander G-CIAS. A permanent replacement is due in Summer/Autumn 2017. The original aircraft was damaged beyond repair in an emergency landing due to engine problems in November 2013. The yellow rear wing was salvaged and attached to this temporary replacement. Only basic SAR equipment is fitted to this Islander, with a lot more emphasis on looking out of the windows rather than at screens.

Others > Mountain Rescue

SM66 KJV Tweed Valley MRT Mercedes Sprinter

SM66 KJV
Tweed Valley MRT
Mercedes Sprinter
Incident Control Unit. New in December 2016, the vehicle has been custom built for the team. Inside is a briefing area, tv/monitor screen, 3 workstations and a printer. The vehicle has two VHF radios as well as a duel SIM Card router to create a permanent WiFi hotspot within the vehicle. Mounted in the vehicle is a 10m electronic mast will caries the VHF aerial. In the rear is a welfare area for MRT personnel which include a hot water boiler, hand wash station and microwave.