Category: Fire

F743 MDN This Range Rover is an ex-RAF fire fighting vehicle …



F743 MDN This Range Rover is an ex-RAF fire fighting vehicle owned by Hields Aviation. It is used as ground support for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance as well as private purposes. On this frontal view, notice the large winch which means that the registration plate has had to be moved to the bonnet.



The front/side view shows that this vehicle has three axels. It can be switched between four-wheel drive and six-wheel drive. On smooth high speed roads it wallows around and is more at home off-road.



The rear view showing the locker, roof-mounted ladders and spotlight.

KAY 39V is an open-top yellow Landrover 88 which is used …



KAY 39V is an open-top yellow Landrover 88 which is used for fire and emergency rescue cover at Breighton Airfield, North Yorkshire. Notice the upturned ‘Hello!’ on the front of the nearside wing. It is designed so that it can be read by a pilot in a upturned crashed plane as the rescue vehicle approaches!



The rear view of the Landrover showing the fire extinguishers and other equipment carried in the back. The vehicle is owned and run by The Real Aeroplane Company Ltd.

WNE 371L This is a Reynolds Broughton Chubb ‘Pathfinder’ airfield …



WNE 371L This is a Reynolds Broughton Chubb ‘Pathfinder’ airfield fire appliance seen at the Yorkshire Air Museum, at Elvington near York. Although a museum, the airfield occasionally receives some flights. The appliance is mainly there to protect the exhibits.



It was initially used by Manchester International Airport Fire service. It is built on a ‘Griffin’ 6-wheel drive high performance chassis at has a top speed of about 60 mph. This vehicle is immense. It measures 37’4″ (12.9m) long, 10′ (3.4m) wide and 13’7″ (5.0m) high.



This vehicle is design for a crew of four, but can be operated by only one person. This model dates back to 1972. The pathfinder was awarded the Design Council’s Engineering award in 1974 in respect of its then advanced design.

B233 XMY Also to be found at Elvington is this 1984 Range …



B233 XMY Also to be found at Elvington is this 1984 Range Rover rapid intervention vehicle. It is ultimately quicker than the Pathfinder, but can only carry a limited amount of supplies.



It is different to a normal range rover by having an additional set of driven wheels, making it 6-wheel drive. It is powered by a Rover V8 engine, and had a separate water pump.

Z-999-MAN This Mini is used by the Isle of Man Fire …



Z-999-MAN This Mini is used by the Isle of Man Fire Brigade as a publicity vehicle. All of the bodywork is given over to flame effects and their sponsor’s logo Zurich Insurance. Small blue flashing light are fitted to the front grille and rear parcel shelf.



The rear view of the Mini showing the slogans and web address.

NL09 CVW This Ford Ranger is with Durham …



NL09 CVW This Ford Ranger is with Durham and Darlington FRS.



The rear view with the doors open. You can see this car carries a small pump and hose can is dispatched to put out small fires.

DK58 HNJ is a Land Rover Defender 110 used …



DK58 HNJ is a Land Rover Defender 110 used by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. The vehicle is used to carry specialist equipment used for water rescues.



The front view of the Land Rover. Note the protective cover over the front mounted winch and the minimal blue lights.

WU09 HDZ Here we have a Mercedes Sprinter …



WU09 HDZ Here we have a Mercedes Sprinter fire support vehicle demonstrator built by John Dennis Coachbuilders.



The rear view of the vehicle with adverts for the Night Scan telescoping lighting tower.

KT08 UTC is a Vauxhall Astra that is used by …



KT08 UTC is a Vauxhall Astra that is used by Tyne and Wear for non-emergency transportation. It is advertising the “Safety Works” initiative where the fire service join a multi-agency programme to allow the public to participate safely in realistic situations illustrating everyday hazards and how to prevent them.

This North Yorkshire Volvo / Emernecy One fire engine …



This North Yorkshire Volvo / Emernecy One fire engine is sporting a large photograph on the side to deter people from using a mobile phone while driving. This advert is sponsored by City of York Council, the photograph shows York and it is on the side of a York-based appliance.

M999 EFS Event Fire Services operate this converted …



M999 EFS Event Fire Services operate this converted Nissan as a rapid intervention fire appliance. The private registration was previously used on a converted Ford Transit.



The rear view of the Nissan Navara. Notice the lack of blue flashing lights, but the inclusion of an amber beacon.



Here is the same Nissan Navara towing a trailer carrying an 2008 all-terrain vehicle used for fire fighting.

NK09 HDY This MAN / JDC rescue pump was new …



NK09 HDY This MAN / JDC rescue pump was new to County Durham and Darlington FRS in 2009.



The rear view of the appliance, showing the black box on the roof for carrying equipment and the lowered telescopic floodlight with blue light on top.

BX08 GVN This Renault Master motor home is …



BX08 GVN This Renault Master motor home is used by the British Red Cross as part of their Fire and Emergency Support Service (FESS). The vehicle provides an immediate temporary shelter for those who have been displaced by fire.