Category: Fire (General)

General fire vehicles

Fire (General)

PN13 GTZ Noble Fire and Rescue Isuzu D-Max

PN13 GTZ
Noble Fire and Rescue
Isuzu D-Max
This Isuzu D-Max is used as a rapid intervention vehicle. It features red and yellow battenburg markings, a light bar, and a rear compartment housing firefighting equipment including hose reels, extinguishers, and a 600-litre water tank. It is well-suited to off-road and quick response use around airports and outdoor events.

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AV12 DNF, KP60 XCC, LK15 AYX Felixstowe Docks Emergency Response Uni..

AV12 DNF, KP60 XCC, LK15 AYX
Felixstowe Docks Emergency Response Unit
The line-up of two ambulances and one fire appliance that are based at the Emergency Response Unit building at Felixstowe. The personnel are used interchangeably in the two different types of emergency vehicles. Additional support vehicles are also based here.

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X895 BYD Volvo FL6 / Saxon

X895 BYD
Volvo FL6 / Saxon
This ex-Devon and Somerset appliance is now touring the country to various driving days where the public can pay to drive it (off road). It is advertising the Young Driver scheme whereby children aged 10 and upwards can learn to drive Vauxhall Corsas off road

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E604 LHN Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania 92m

E604 LHN
Cleveland Fire Brigade
Scania 92m
Simon Snorkel hydraulic platform based at Middlesborough. This appliance is older than some in museums (new in 1987/88) but is still on front line operational duties in Cleveland in 2023. She has undergone some minor livery changes during it’s life but has spent her whole time with Cleveland. The firefighters who drive her actually quite like her and some are quite a bit younger than she is! Personifying this aged appliance as a female just seems right.

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SJ69 CKD Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service Volvo FE / Emergency..

SJ69 CKD
Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service
Volvo FE / Emergency One
Based at Salford. This unit carries a Scorpion unit on the roof. The extendable boom can be used to direct water into higher storey windows, all remote controlled. An option is also to extend the sharp point and penetrate through walls, windows or vehicle bodywork. The vehicle cost in the region of £500,000 when new. The E1 Scorpion, Emergency One’s flagship appliance, boasts several innovative features:

High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET): Designed and manufactured by E1’s UK partner Translink International, this system allows for vertical reach up to 20m and horizontal reach up to 14m, with 360º rotation. It facilitates water and foam delivery via a high-flow monitor or a “Fire-Spike” piercing lance.

Fire Engineering Installation: Equipped with a powerful Godiva Prima P6A pump capable of delivering 6,000 litres per minute (lpm). An optional Cobra Ultra High-Pressure abrasive/cutting system is also available.

Compliance and Capability: Fully compliant with BS EN 1846 standards, the Scorpion features a 6-person cab/crew cab, individual crew seats with integrated breathing apparatus (BA), an 1,800-liter water tank, and a 100-liter foam tank. It also has a 1,200kg operational equipment inventory capacity.

Advanced Technology Integration: The appliance incorporates cutting-edge technology such as CCTV and Thermal Imaging Cameras, with images relayed to various control systems. It also features the latest versions of E1’s specialist appliance telematics system (“e1fleet”), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset management system (“e1Tag”), and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (“e1Connect”).

Customization and Design: The Scorpion offers full customization of build and chassis options, including a unique pump bay canopy door for operator safety. The rear body superstructure features an “E-1” Roller Shutter Door system and a “Streamline” profile for reduced accident damage potential.

Firefighting Options: The Scorpion introduces the “E1 Nebula” system, an Ultra High-Pressure firefighting system with several lance options, full integration with control systems, and upgrades for foam and abrasive cutting.

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PN05 EHH Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service Volvo / Saxon

PN05 EHH
Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service
Volvo / Saxon
Based at Rochdale, this ex-front line appliance has now been converted into a community unit. It carries pride branding and now has doors that open at the rear allowing access to a raised platform for use during processions.

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EY70 YXR London Fire Brigade Scania L360 / Emergency One

EY70 YXR
London Fire Brigade
Scania L360 / Emergency One
Based at Soho and fitted with a Magruis Turntable Ladder. New in November 2021, London’s fire brigade unveiled the UK’s tallest aerial ladder, standing at 64 meters. Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, plans were made to upgrade the fleet, resulting in the addition of three extended height ladder appliances. These ladders, strategically located across London, serve as water, rescue, and observational towers, enhancing the response to high-rise fires. The acquisition was made possible by both the Brigade’s budget and a generous £2.5 million donation from the Freemasons of London. Firefighters operating these new ladders have undergone specialised training, ensuring their ability to navigate London’s narrow streets safely. Advanced technology within the ladders also ensures operational safety, including alerts for adverse weather conditions.