Category: Ambulance
D288 NDS, K69 ESF and D308 NDS A line up of old Scottish…
| REGISTRATIONS D288 NDSK69 ESFD308 NDS |
| OrganisationScottish Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelFord Transit, Leyland DAF |
| First RegisteredAugust 1986 to July 1987 in Glasgow; August 1992 to July 1993 in Edinburgh; August 1986 to July 1987 in Glasgow |
| NOTES D288 NDS, K69 ESF and D308 NDS A line up of old Scottish Ambulance Service ambulances. In the photograph are 1986 Ford Transits and 1992 Leyland DAFs. |
This Honda XLV700 Transalp is in a very similar livery…
| Make and ModelHonda XLV700 |
| NOTES This Honda XLV700 Transalp is in a very similar livery to the Deauville shown in the photographs. This bike's increased ground clearance and longer travel suspension makes the bike more suited to off road conditions. The rear view of the Transalp showing the seat mounted back box and LED repeaters below it. |
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YH08 UOE Yorkshire Ambulance Service Honda CR-V
| REGISTRATION YH08 UOE |
| OrganisationYorkshire Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelHonda CR-V |
| Powertraindiesel, four wheel drive |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2008 in Leeds |
| NOTES This is a Honda CR-V diesel ambulance responder four wheel drive used by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. The rear view of the Honda showing the various compartments and storage areas for the medical equipment. |
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This is a Yamaha FJR1300A extensively liveried up…
| Make and ModelYamaha FJR1300A |
| NOTES This is a Yamaha FJR1300A extensively liveried up for paramedic duties. It has four front mounted clear LED repeaters supplemented by two side mounted blue LED units. The rear view of the motorbike showing the paramedic surround for the number plate and the extensive panniers. |
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R908 FPU Chevrolet
| REGISTRATION R908 FPU |
| Make and ModelChevrolet GMC |
| First RegisteredAugust 1997 to July 1998 in Chelmsford |
| NOTES This is a Chevrolet GMC ambulance that is used in the BBC TV series Casualty. This photo was taken outside the Wings Ambulance Station in Bristol where filming for the ambulance station related stories is done. The side view of the Chevrolet, showing the fictitious Holby Ambulance Service wording and crest. |
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B907 CKY This is East Midland Ambulance Service’s…
| REGISTRATION B907 CKY |
| Make and ModelFord Transit |
| First RegisteredAugust 1984 to July 1985 in Sheffield |
| NOTES This is East Midland Ambulance Service's Communications Support Unit. Notice the green and white checker markings on the bodywork and illuminating roof bar to indicate it's control status at a major incident. The side and rear view of the Ford Transit ambulance conversion. |
YJ07 ZXB British Red Cross Iveco Daily
| REGISTRATION YJ07 ZXB |
| OrganisationBritish Red Cross |
| Make and ModelIveco Daily |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2007 in Leeds |
| NOTES This is an Iveco Daily LWB used by the British Red Cross as a first aid unit. The vehicle features a side mounted awning that can by extended to increase the are where casualties can be treated. Another view of the Red Cross first aid unit. Note that this van carries no blue lights. |
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YX07 NAU Yorkshire Ambulance Service Volvo V50
| REGISTRATION YX07 NAU |
| OrganisationYorkshire Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelVolvo V50 |
| UseRapid response |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2007 in Beverley |
| NOTES This is a Yorkshire Ambulance Service Volvo V50 SD. IT is used as a rapid response vehicle and carries very similar equipment to a traditional ambulance, but in smaller quantities. |
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LJ08 BSU Honda Civic
| REGISTRATION LJ08 BSU |
| Make and ModelHonda Civic |
| Powertrainhybrid, petrol, electric |
| Body ColourSilver |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2008 in Wimbledon |
| NOTES This is a silver Honda Civic IMA. This hybrid petrol-electric car is used as a duty manager car by St. John Ambulance. It carries a number of flashing LEDs around the bodywork, as well as a short light bar on the roof. The rear view of the Civic. |
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YJ03 ZWA Wings Ambulance Service Renault Trafic
| REGISTRATION YJ03 ZWA |
| OrganisationWings Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelRenault Trafic |
| IdentifiersMedic 8 |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2003 in Leeds |
| NOTES This Renault Trafic ambulance is run by Wings Ambulance Service in Bristol. Its call sign is "Medic 8" and it is used as a multi-purpose vehicle as the stretcher can be removed for wheelchair use. |
HT05 HDD Ford Fiesta
| REGISTRATION HT05 HDD |
| Make and ModelFord Fiesta |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2005 in Portsmouth |
| NOTES This is a Ford Fiesta van that is used by community first responders on Hayling Island. The car is manned by trained community volunteers who are sent by the ambulance service to emergencies (but they can't use blue lights or speed etc.). The island lies just off the South Coast of England and is covered by South Central Ambulance Service who will dispatch a traditional ambulance at the same time. |
WM07 FXS CS Medical Services UK Nissan Pathfinder
| REGISTRATION WM07 FXS |
| OrganisationCS Medical Services UK |
| Make and ModelNissan Pathfinder |
| Body ColourBlack |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2007 in Bristol |
| NOTES This black Nissan Pathfinder is used by CS Medical Services UK as an ambulance. It is fitted with a full-width Whelen light bar on the roof, as well as a range of led's around the bodywork. The rear view of the Pathfinder. Additional blue and red flashing lights can be seen on the bumper. More flashing lights are fitted inside the boot, and are operated when the door is open. The side view of the Pathfinder showing the simple livery. |
SN54 FFW Land Rover Freelander
| REGISTRATION SN54 FFW |
| Make and ModelLand Rover Freelander |
| UseRapid response |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Edinburgh |
| NOTES This is a Land Rover Freelander that is used as a rapid response vehicle as part of the Scottish Ambulance Service. The light bar is attached to the roof rails which means fewer holes in the roof. This not only makes the fitting easier, but also increases the re-sale value of the car when it is sold to the public after being retired. |
LJ53 BWX London Ambulance Service Vauxhall Movano
| REGISTRATION LJ53 BWX |
| OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelVauxhall Movano |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2003 to February 2004 in Wimbledon |
| NOTES The London Ambulance Service operates this Vauxhall Movano DTI 3500. It is used to transport people and equipment throughout the capital. The rear view of the Movano. Notice the tail lift on the rear of the vehicle to assist in the loading of heavy or bulky equipment. |
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W836 PAP London Ambulance Service LDV Convoy
| REGISTRATION W836 PAP |
| OrganisationLondon Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelLDV Convoy |
| UseDriver training, Training vehicle |
| First RegisteredMarch to July 2000 in Brighton |
| NOTES This LDV Convoy 400 minibus is used by LAS as an airside driver training vehicle. Notice the single amber beacon above the blue light bar which is used when the vehicle is driving on runways and taxiways at airports. |
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LJ56 YVP Vauxhall Zafira
| REGISTRATION LJ56 YVP |
| Make and ModelVauxhall Zafira |
| UseRapid response |
| Powertraindiesel |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2006 to February 2007 in Wimbledon |
| NOTES This Vauxhall Zafira diesel is used for rapid response duties by LAS. Notice how it also has an airside beacon above the light bar much like the LDV minibus above. |
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SA07 OPH Peugeot
| REGISTRATION SA07 OPH |
| Make and ModelPeugeot 307CC |
| Powertrain307CC |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2007 in Glasgow |
| NOTES This is a Peugeot 307CC. It is seen here with a magnetic London Ambulance Service sign and light bar attached to it. Since this car has an electronically controlled folding metal roof a conventional light bar could not be fitted. |
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BU04 HVE Mercedes Sprinter
| REGISTRATION BU04 HVE |
| Make and ModelMercedes Sprinter |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2004 in Birmingham |
| NOTES This Mercedes Sprinter is a specialist children's intensive care ambulance. The service is operate by CATS - the Children's Acute Transport Service, which is a division of the St. John Ambulance, in conjunction with the NHS. |
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YB06 JCU Lifeskills Rescue & Emergency Medical Services Nissan Navara
| REGISTRATION YB06 JCU |
| OrganisationLifeskills Rescue & Emergency Medical Services |
| Make and ModelNissan Navara |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2006 in Leeds |
| NOTES This Nissan Navara belongs to Lifeskills Rescue & Emergency Medical Services. It has a full-width light bar attached to the roof rails and standard ambulance battenburg colour scheme. |
YJ57 TLV Vauxhall Zafira
| REGISTRATION YJ57 TLV |
| Make and ModelVauxhall Zafira |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2007 to February 2008 in Leeds |
| NOTES This is a Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI built by Wilker. The car has racking in the rear for medical equipment and is fitted with a super-slim LED light bar. The car came into service in November 2007 to replace a Volvo S40. |
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KE56 AKY South Central Ambulance Service Iveco
| REGISTRATION KE56 AKY |
| OrganisationSouth Central Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelIveco |
| UseEmergency ambulance |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2006 to February 2007 in Borehamwood (formerly Luton) |
| NOTES This Iveco ambulance is used by South Central Ambulance Service. Notice how the light bar on the roof is forward-facing only. The rear view of the same emergency ambulance. Notice the ramp that folds down to allow easy access for a wheeled stretcher. |
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X881 ARD and X883 ARD are both ambulances with…
| REGISTRATIONS X881 ARDX883 ARD |
| Make and ModelFiat Ducato |
| First RegisteredAugust 2000 to February 2001 in Reading; August 2000 to February 2001 in Reading |
| NOTES Both ambulances with Buckinghamshire-based Inter-County Ambulance Service. Built in 2000, they are converted Fiat Ducato Maxis. |
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