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Safety Camera Vans

SY58 CBU This camera van is used by the Northern Safety Camera Partnership …



SY58 CBU This camera van is used by the Northern Safety Camera Partnership in Scotland. It carries speed camera signs on all sides and police colours but with amber lights on the roof. Notice that it does not have any ‘police’ signs. The van is not crewed by police officers and is run by a multi-agency partnership, funded directly by Scottish Government. Revenue raised goes direct to the Scottish Court Service and not to the Partnership or the Constabulary.



The rear view, showing a rear window open for the camera to focus clearly on traffic in the distance. The web address of the Northern Safety Camera Partnership is shown. This allows the public to see where the camera van will be located, among other facts.



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A Selection of Readers’ Captions:

MOD Plod never did get the hang of hide and seek! – BH
The MOD didn’t like the 4x4s that they had so thought they’d trash one! – AO
North Yorks sell ageing 4×4 fleet and spend money on new “Enforcers” for their Tactical Support Units to aid the speed and execution of premises warrants! – SS
Um Sarge… you know that builder we booked last week…! – KM
I told you pitting him wouldn’t work! – JW
Although the sergeant said they’d got a Greyhound as an addition to the MoD Dog Unit, somehow they doubted it would fit in the jeep! – OC
People will see the car so i think we will lose at hide and seek! – KL
Should have gont to specsavers! – MJ
Time Team in the year 2100: look at this ancient vehicle we’ve dug up from the past! – TC
Delta-Alpha-Two-One to Control – We’ve attended that report of an out-of-control ‘greyhound’. I think you can cancel the dog unit! – MP

Fire (General)

KX09 BKL This is a JDC / Scania P310 fire vehicle which is used by …



KX09 BKL This is a JDC / Scania P310 fire vehicle which is used by Northamptonshire. It is a welfare unit, providing catering and toilet facilities to firefighters spending a protracted time at an incident. The rear pod can be demounted from the chassis using the hook-lift.



The rear view, showing the access to the segregated toilets.

Fire (General)

MX56 OLP is the site fire appliance used by the Company Protection …



MX56 OLP is the site fire appliance used by the Company Protection team at the Land Rover site in Lode Lane, Solihull. It is staffed by a team who provide security, medical and fire cover on the large site. Other vehicles used but not seen here include several Land Rover Defender patrol vehicles and a Lazer-bodied Ford Transit ambulance which is kitted to the same level an NHS frontline vehicle.

Airport Fire

SY58 CEU The Scottish Highland and Islands Airports Fire Service …



SY58 CEU The Scottish Highland and Islands Airports Fire Service operate this Carmichael / Land Rover at Barra Airport. It has had the body extended to accommodate equipment lockers and ladders, meaning the addition of a second rear axle. The reason for having this unusual vehicle is because the main runway is a tidal beach. A heavier vehicle would struggle to drive on the sand.

Ambulance (General)

Y241 ODC This large yellow truck is an Iveco-Ford New Cargo which …



Y241 ODC This large yellow truck is an Iveco-Ford New Cargo which is an incident support unit for Yorkshire Ambulance Service. It carries trolleys of medical equipment for use at the scene of a major incident. The truck is fitted with blue flashing lights all round and a siren is mounted on the roof of the cab. It is seen here overshadowing YJ57 XMY, a Vauxhall Zafira ambulance car.

Ambulance (General)

112-DMN This is a Mercedes Benz Sprinter converted to an ambulance …



112-DMN This is a Mercedes Benz Sprinter converted to an ambulance by UV Modular. The vehicle is used by the Isle of Man Ambulance And Paramedic Services. Notice the registration plate contains 112, the European emergency number. The Manx government issue registration plates and often allocate plates containing 999 to the emergency services.



The side view of the same ambulance.

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A Selection of Readers’ Captions:

Never, ever go anywhere without a Hi-Viz! – JS
Should have gone to Specsavers! – AE
New conservative budget cuts to the NHS meant that Ambulance staff faced cutbacks to the new uniform! – ABC
Brian thought he had definitely got a bum deal! – KM
Least he’ll never be short of somewhere to park his bike! – GC
The cycle response unit are currently trialing a new light weight uniform. The staff aren’t convinced! – JS
BEWARE!! Raised manhole ahead! – CF
New NHS Procedure – To cause incidents not prevent them! – MJ
Looks like a bit of Flower power going under his seat! – MR
After a spate of collisions with motor vehicles, cycle paramedics are now being told to make themselves more noticable to drivers! – MP
First aid kit, check. Helmet, check. Bike, check. Now what have I forgotten?! – SC

 

Classic Fire

UWV 560 This is a preserved Commer Mark IV with Miles coachwork …



UWV 560 This is a preserved Commer Mark IV with Miles coachwork and was with Wiltshire Fire Brigade. Restoration began in 2005 when the vehicle was in a very poor condition with the engine not working. Notice the folding door to access the rear portion of the cab and the wooden ladders. Emergency warning equipment comes from a blue beacon, bell and horns mounted on the roof and a half blue static light on the nearside bumper.

Fire Motorbikes

CU10 AEN A BMW 1200RTP which is jointly funded by the Welsh Assembly …



CU10 AEN A BMW 1200RTP which is jointly funded by the Welsh Assembly and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The livery work is not yet complete on this shot as it was before the brigade crest was added.



A look at the side of the same bike alongside its sister vehicle. They are primarily used for the Bike Safe scheme as well as promoting road safety.

Fire (General)

This unregistered Land Rover 90 is part of Silverstone’s …



This unregistered Land Rover 90 is part of Silverstone’s fire fighting fleet. It carries the corporate livery and is fitted with a full-width blue light bar.



The rear view of the Land Rover, showing its firefighting kit. Notice the lack of a tailgate and that a narrow spare wheel is carried.

Fire (General)

P73 HHP This Dennis Sabre appliance is privately owned by a company …



P73 HHP This Dennis Sabre appliance is privately owned by a company called Sharp Fire. It is used at large events that have been judged to have a high fire risk as part of the risk assessment. It was previously a front-line appliance in Warwickshire.



The rear view showing some of the equipment carried in the 8.4 tonne appliance.

Fire (General)

FE07 SZF This is a Toyota Hilux that is used for fire cover at Silverstone …



FE07 SZF This is a Toyota Hilux that is used for fire cover at Silverstone motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire. It is one of a number of dedicated fire vehicles that are placed around the edge of the circuit to quickly respond to motor vehicle fires and collisions during races.



The rear view of the Toyota showing the water bowser, pump, hosereel and fire extinguishers carried.

Fire Cycles

An example of a fire brigade mountain bike. It has fire markings …



An example of a fire brigade mountain bike. It has fire markings on the frame and a small bag on the rear to carry paperwork and a digital camera. The bikes are sometimes deployed to identify possible arson targets such as abandoned cars in remote areas. The camera and paperwork are used to record the location details and normally the local council will be advised to move the potential fire hazard.

Police (General)

YB06 TYO This Citroen Dispatch van is used by North Yorkshire …



YB06 TYO This Citroen Dispatch van is used by North Yorkshire Police for driver training duties. When being used for blue-light training it is normal for it to have the lights and siren permanently on, irrespective of traffic levels, and travelling just under the speed limit.





The rear view showing the windows all-round and rows of seats inside. The windows help visibility when learning to drive this van on blue light runs and the rows of seats allow a number of students and one instructor to observe the driver.

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A Selection of Readers’ Captions:

Let this be a warning to all who prank call the fire service: THEY KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE! – JS
The annual emergency services stunt driving competition was a huge success, until one team started cheating with a forklift! – KM
The new cost cutting, space saving, way of parking your car on station! – AB
To make some extra cash, firemen were now doing MOTs on station! – AB
The local Fire crew are paid so little, that they can only afford to replace 2 tyres at a time. The new style of driving assists in cutting down the wear! – BH
That’s one way to retrieve the ‘Chippy Run’ you dropped under the Watch Manager’s car! – PW
After the recession, the cutbacks started with the doughnuts. In sheer desperation the firemen used drastic measures to find some! – CP
Day 1 at the fire appliance driving school wasn’t going well! – MR
Listen guys, I know you’re bored, but you can’t go around CAUSING an RTC! – IB
Government spending cuts mean that the fire service will now be assisting the police with ending vehicle pursuits! – MP
I don’t think she’s grasped parallel parking! – WB