J905 WUX A ERF ES8 275 water bowser that is one of two such vehicles with Cini Fire Tech.
The rear view. The rear platform folds down and allows two people to stand and direct the hoses. This is particularly useful when film crews request a large area to be wet, such as a runway. When the vehicle drives down a runway and then back up again, its reach means the whole surface is wet.
R889 MJT A Dennis Sabre operated by Cini Fire Tech. After standing for a long time it was struggling to start. You can see that it is being jump-started by a 1980 Ford Cortina connected to the two 12 volt batteries.
A close up look at the company logo.
HW56 EWP A Citroen Berlingo used as a co-responder vehicle by the Isle of Wight fire and ambulance services.
The rear view of the dual-liveried small van.
KX11 AYW A 2011 Scania P280 CP31 / Polybilt / JDC / Cobra in service with the Isle of Wight fire service at Newport.
The rear.
HW07 FCX A Mitsubishi L200 / Truckman Technical Rescue Unit with the Isle of Wight FRS.
The rear.
HW13 CXM This 2013 aerial ladder platform is a Scania P320 / Angloco / Bronto F32RLER / Cobra vehicle. It is based at Newport, Isle of Wight.
The rear.
E847 LDL A Scania / Charmichael appliance dating from 1987. The aerial ladder platform was in service with Isle of Wight fire and rescue until 2013.
The rear.
HW13 CXM, E847 LDL Here is a 2013 Scania / Angloco / Bronto Skylift lined up with its predecessor, a Scania / Charmichael appliance dating from 1987. The older appliance was retired shortly afterwards and left the Isle of Wight.
HW56 AEC A Mercedes-Benz / JDC Rescue Tender in service with the Isle of Wight FRS.
The rear-mounted crane.
WX13 AYN A Scania P280 CP31 / Polybilt / JDC / Cobra water rescue tender based at Newport, Isle of Wight.
A head-on look at the appliance with blue lights flashing.
N477 PDL A 1996 incident command unit, based at Isle of Wight fire and rescue’s headquarters in Newport. It is a Mercedes 814D / Saxon.
A close up look at the red flashing beacon on the roof.
V391 FDL A 1999 Mercedes 1124AF / JDC appliance that is in service with the Isle of Wight fire and rescue service.
HW58 ALO A DAF LF45.180 / AL Musselwhite foam salvage tender. It is based at the East Cowes station on the Isle of Wight.
The rear view of the lengthy truck.
WX54 VMH a 2004 Prime Mover with Isle of Wight FRS. It is a MAN TG-A26.363 6×2 / Multilift / Marshall SV.
KX61 CWM This rescue pump is based at Ryde fire station, Isle of Wight. It is a Scania P280 CP31 / Polybilt / JDC.
WX13 AYO Ryde’s Scania P280 with call sign T04P1 lines up outside the training facilities along with two reserve appliances (HW51 ELC and V389 FDL)
HW61 AFO A Nissan Nivara that is used for light fire service duties on the Isle of Wight.
The rear of the pick up.
V392 FDL Bembridge is a single pump fire station on the Isle of Wight. Here is their Mercedes 1124AF / JDC. Shortly after being photographed in 2013 it was moved to being a reserve appliance and Bembridge got a newer 05-plate model.
HW07 FKB A Ford Fiesta used for road safety initiatives by Isle of Wight fire and rescue service. The car looks very similar to a Hampshire Police vehicle.
The rear.
V388 FDL A 1999 Mercedes 1124AF / JDC fire appliance based at Ventnor, Isle of Wight.
GN55 HWY A 2005 Volvo FLH220 / Saxon / Angloco water carrier that is in service with the Isle of Wight fire and rescue service. It is seen exiting Ventor fire station that is located in the middle of a narrow street of terraced houses. This can make entering and exiting the bays difficult.
The rear view of the water carrier.
HW05 AAZ, GK02 ZNF A Mercedes 1328 Atego / JDC moves out of the bays, leaving a Volvo FLH220 / Saxon behind. Both are based at Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
GK02 ZNF A Volvo FLH220 / Saxon water carrier with the Isle of Wight FRS.
The rear view of the striking vehicle.
V390 FDL A Mercedes 1124AF / JDC that is used by Isle of Wight FRS.
FJ62 ECW Derbyshire FRS use this Vauxhall Movano van as a non-emergency minibus.
The rear.
NK10 DHE A Volvo / JDC rescue pump based at Newcastle’s Elswick fire station (officially called Newcastle West Community Fire Station). It is operated by Tyne and Wear FRS.
The rear.
This Rover 400-series has had a basic livery added as well as a blue flashing light to become a rapid response vehicle at a motorsport event.
KR13 YYT North Yorkshire FRS have this 2013 Vauxhall Movano for workshop staff to use.
The rear.
YJ60 EKM, YJ60 EKN Two North Yorkshire FRS appliances from York are parked up near to fire fighters who are keeping fit by playing football.
VN60 WLC Nimbus fire have this Nissan Nivara in service.
The rear.
VE10 TZO Nimbus Fire have this VW Transporter in service.
PX13 HFZ This Skoda Yeti is used as a fire dog unit by the independent K9 Response. It has two dog cages fitted as well as a CCTV system that allows multiple users to view the live images on a laptop or smart phone. The main uses are for fire investigation, education, reduction of hoax call outs and scene management.
The rear view.
N925 ERH A Dennis Rapier / Carmichael water rescue tender with Humberside FRS. When introduced it was one of four identical vehicles with sequential registration plates
A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.
A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.
A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.
A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.
A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.
A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.
YJ54 EHT A Scania / Emergency One water rescue tender based at Brigg, Humberside.
The rear view.
Another look at the appliance in the low sun.
YX59 DNN An Iveco Eurocargo water rescue tender with Humberside FRS.
YX03 FVP This Scania hydraulic platform is based at Humberside’s Peaks Lane station.
YX62 FHD Humberside Fire and Rescue Service use this Ford Transit for fleet maintenance duties.
The rear view of the amber-light vehicle.
YJ13 GMZ A Scania P280 / Emergency One fire appliance based at Cromwell Road station, Humberside.
YJ11 CRU, YJ13 GMZ The line up at Cromwell Road Fire Station, Humberside, in Summer 2013.
YJ12 APY Humberside have this Scania P280 / Emergency One water rescue tender.
N423 NTL Philips 66 and Total use this Volvo / Angloco appliance that can carry various pods on the rear. Here it is carrying a unit that produces a special type of foam that is used to quell oil fires.
The rear view.
YN56 FUV Philips 66 and Total use this Volvo / Angloco appliance. It is seen here unloading a high volume pumping unit.
The view from the rear as the arm carefully lift the unit off the rear of the chassis.
FX52 OAJ A Land Rover Defender that is used by the fire safety department of Total at their Humberside oil refinery.
SA61 XCG Philips 66 use this Nissan Nivara for fire cover at their Humber oil refinery.
FX58 ZRO A company called Philips 66 use this Mercedes Sprinter van for fire cover at their Humber Refinery.
Another view of the van.
FY07 WHJ A Toyota Hilux fire safety car, used by Total at Lindsey Oil Refinery.
R107 FFE A Volvo FL10 / Angloco rescue tender used by Total at Lindsey Oil Refinery.
A look down the side of the unit that carries CO2.
With the locker shutters up you can see some of the neatly stored equipment.
Total’s firefighters rush to the rescue tender.
The sign and flags at the entrance to Total’s Lindsey Oil Refinery.
YX59 DNN An Iveco Eurocargo Water Tender/Rescue Tender in service with Humberside.
YJ07 ZJZ A Mercedes / Econic combined aerial rescue pump with Humbside FRS.
YJ12 APU A Scania P280 / Emergency One stationed at Scunthorpe. It is part of Humberside’s fleet.
YJ07 ZJZ, YX03 FVL, YJ12 APU, YJ12 APV, T492 SRH The 2013 line up at Scunthorpe Fire Station.
A Vauxhall Combo van for North Yorkshire FRS.
The rear view of the multi-purpose non-emergency vehicle.
A Mini Countryman in Fire demonstration livery.
The rear view of the Cooper D model.
Looking square on to the rear, a metal locker pattern has been added.
YK57 AOL This is a Mercedes Econic CARP, combined aerial rescue pump, that is stationed at Sheffield’s central fire station in South Yorkshire.
The rear view.
WN60 CVY A command support unit based on a Mercedes Sprinter van. South Yorkshire use this vehicle as a smaller command unit for large incidents. Notice the telescopic cctv camera at the rear and the folding satellite dish on the roof.
The rear view.
The vehicle in use.
Y665 HUG A Mercedes Econic / Saxon command support unit for South Yorkshire FRS.
The rear view of the unit that is sent to major incidents. Notice the TV on the side that can be used to relay messages or news broadcasts.
L705 MKY This 1994 Prime Mover is a Mercedes 1820 with bodywork by Lacer. It was still in service in 2013 with South Yorkshire FRS.
The rear view.
The 2013 line up at Tankersley Fire Station, South Yorkshire.
DX08 PVP A Scania P310 / Emergency One rescue pump with Shropshire FRS based at Telford.
The rear view.
DX62 GXL This Scania P280 / Emergency One is in service in Lichfield city centre.
The rear view.
P521 EAS, SY04 CBU, SY52 VCL The line up at Fort William Fire Station – a LDV van and two MAN / Emergency One appliances.
MF57 HWA A Citroen Relay van used by West Yorkshire FRS for hydrant checks.
The rear.
SY08 AKU A Ford Focus in service with Scottish FRS on the mainland of Shetland.
The rear.
YN07 PLU A Scania P310 / Emergency One appliance with South Yorkshire FRS.
The rear view, showing the water rescue equipment carried on the roof of this special vehicle.
Watch a video of this vehicle in action!
YN09 AMX A Scania P310 / Emergency One appliance with South Yorkshire FRS.
P141 FAS A Volvo FL6 / Emergency One that is second away from Lerwick fire station.
A look at the rear of the Highland and Islands appliance.
R689 OST A 1997 LDV Convoy that is with Highland and Islands FRS. It is based at Lerwick and was previously based on Lewis.
The rear view.
A closer look at the large lettering and logo on the side.
SY56 BVH A Scania P270 / Emergency One appliance in service with Highlands and Islands. It is the first away at Lerwick fire station, Shetland.
The rear.
P266 WSH A Lothian and Borders Scania 260 / Emergency One.
The rear view of the aging appliance, showing the old name of Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade.
SK11 PZD A Lothian and Borders Toyota Hilux.
The rear view of the general purpose vehicle.
SN06 BZM This Volvo fire truck that is with Lothian and Borders can carry different pods on the rear. Notice the unusual red light bar.
A look at the rear, showing an unlabelled pod.
A close look at the red light bar.
Two demountable pods. The codes on them show that the left hand one is an Environmental Protection pod and the right hand one is for Mass Decontaminations.
From the other side, the pods look identical.
SK07 BKN A Lothian and Borders rescue tender built on a Scania and based at Crewe Toll in Edinburgh.
EU55 PFZ A Hertfordshire Scania 94D that is used as a decontamination and environment protection unit. It carries a large advert for a free home safety check service.
A closer look at the rear as three of the specialist firefighters begin to unload.
EU09 FJK A Hertfordshire Scania is seen here responding to a chemical incident in the county.
The rear view.
ST02 GAU A Highlands and Islands Volvo FM12 / Angloco turntable ladder. A police officer looks on as the Bronto Skylift ladder reaches up the side of a department store.
SY07 CWT A Highlands and Islands Scania P270 / Emergency One appliance.
A closer look at the front of the appliance.
The rear view.
SY07 CWR A Highlands and Islands Scania P270 / Emergency One appliance.
Highlands and Islands FRS use this demountable pod as an incident command unit. Note the red flashing lights in each corner.
A look at the other side.
DK11 BWX This smart Vauxhall Insignia in dark blue is used by Merseyside FRS.
The rear view.
This car should win some sort of award for the smallest crest. This is a close up of what can barely be seen on the wider shots of the driver’s door.
S159 RNG An Underwater Search and Recovery Diving Unit that is operated by Norfolk Fire Service.
The rear view of the Mercedes Vario van.
EU12 BBE, EU12 BBF A pair of Ford Focus estate fire cars that are in service in Essex.
WX12 HRP Gloucestershire FRS have this Land Rover Freelander as a fire car.
The rear shot.
PX05 ATZ Cumbria FRS have a fleet of these Vauxhall Astras as fire cars.
The rear view.
YE58 VXF This is a Vauxhall Astravan that is marked as a fire and rescue incident response unit. It does not show who operates it.
The rear view.
WV04 JZC This Skoda Octavia is used by Avon and Somerset fire and police as an arson task force car. It carries fire service colours and no emergency warning equipment.
The rear view.
PO12 HHU This is Surrey FRS’s Incident Command Unit. The front end is a Renault Master with bespoke bodywork behind.
A close look at the front grille shows that the Renault badge has been swapped for a Plastisol one, the company that did the conversion.
The lengthy vehicle is extended further by a large awning that swaps around one side and the rear of it. The roof has the usual array of lights and communications equipment.
DDC 1 Carrying Cleveland Fire’s historic cherished number plate DDC1 is their 2012 Incident Command Unit.
The rear view of the substantial vehicle. On the side can be seen a TV screen that can show information or TV news channels.
Inside the command unit is like a modern office. Various desks are available as well as a briefing area around a circular table, as seen in the background (at the rear of the vehicle).
The modern feel extends to the entrance where blue LEDs illuminate the steps and the service’s crest is etched into the glass panels.
BX62 HYR West Midlands Fire Service have this Toyota Hilux rapid response vehicle. It can be used in place of a regular fire engine for smaller fires.
The rear view showing the equipment lockers, scene lighting and rear cctv camera.
This Range Rover TACR2 is the used as a small fire appliance by North of England Fire and Rescue Service. It is one of two appliances operated by the independent service.
The rear view of the tri-axled Range Rover.
S40 KRF This Dennis Sabre appliance is operated by North of England Fire and Rescue Service.
The side view.
The rear view.
BX09 BUH Coventry-based Midland Fire Protection Services have this Toyota Hilux as an operation support unit.
The rear view.
YJ57 BZC A North Yorkshire FRS firefighter, training to be a driver, is put through his paces on a blue light training run. The instructor sits alongside with nobody else in the cab.
YD12 ZSX This Mini Countryman was one of 5 on loan from BMW to London Fire Brigade for the duration of the Olympic Games in Summer 2012.
The rear view of the rapid response car. Notice that the rear windows have been covered with colour and writing. It makes it difficult to see in but it is much easier to see out.
A closer look at the multi-lingual rear window. Each line says ‘firefighters’.
The Mini can be used to put out small fires. In the boot are six extinguishers. The rear seats have also been removed to give additional storage space.
A closer look at the extinguishers and a small amount of other fire equipment.
MX12 MLF This white Ford Transit Connect is used by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as a dog unit.
The rear view of the vehicle. It has two dog cages in the rear with storage above.
PX12 OWM This Skoda Octavia is used by K9Response as a fire investigation dog vehicle. It is seen here with a dog cage and firefighter’s helmet alongside.
The rear view.
The car is joined by Motherwell’s Scania from Strathclyde Fire Brigade.
EKZ 4028 Northern Ireland operate this Volvo FL6 / Browns out of Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.
The rear view, showing a public information message about hoax calls. The website address is no longer in use.
NKZ 7591 This is a Volvo FL250 / Browns appliance that is the second pump at Ballycastle Fire Station.
The rear view.
A close look at the badge on the side of the appliance. The ‘I’ of Ireland has dropped off. It is an old badge that has been replaced with a simpler version containing a red hand being held up.
DK56 JXL Merseyside Fire and Rescue have this blue Mercedes Sprinter van for general purpose duties.
The rear of the Sprinter.
YJ12 AVF A Scania P280 / Rosenbauer is used as a ground anchor for a firefighter rope rescue demonstration.
A closer look at the Scania that is a demonstrator with Angloco.