Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service The line-up at Lowestoft South fire ..
| OrganisationSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service |
| NOTES The line-up at Lowestoft South fire station in summer 2024. |
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Category: Fire
BH19 LCO Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
| REGISTRATION BH19 LCO |
| OrganisationSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service |
| Make and ModelMercedes-Benz Sprinter |
| UseCommand support vehicle |
| Identifiers15C9 |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2019 in Birmingham |
| NOTES Command support vehicle. Call sign 15C9. Notice the red flashing lights to the front. A fire service command unit is the only vehicle allowed to show a red light to the front in the UK lighting regulations. |
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KU62 CCD Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION KU62 CCD |
| OrganisationSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service |
| Make and ModelVolvo FL / Emergency One |
| BaseBeccles |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First Registered2012 in Northampton |
| NOTES First registered in 2012, this is Beccles' appliance as of summer 2024. It is seen here manoeuvring out of the fire station and into the yard. |
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PN13 GTZ Noble Fire and Rescue Isuzu D-Max
| REGISTRATION PN13 GTZ |
| OrganisationNoble Fire and Rescue |
| Make and ModelIsuzu D-Max |
| UseRapid intervention vehicle |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2013 in Preston |
| NOTES 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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F313 HWL Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue GMC Suburban
| REGISTRATION F313 HWL |
| OrganisationBuckinghamshire Fire and Rescue |
| Make and ModelGMC Suburban |
| BaseBurnham (previously) |
| Body ColourRed |
| First RegisteredAugust 1988 to July 1989 in Oxford |
| NOTES This classic GMC Suburban served with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue at Burnham. It is equipped with roof-mounted ladders and blue beacons and is painted in a distinctive red livery with blue and yellow stripes. As a US-built vehicle, it stands out from typical UK fire appliances and is now preserved. |
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FSP 924W Tayside Fire Brigade Dodge G13
| REGISTRATION FSP 924W |
| OrganisationTayside Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelDodge G13 |
| UseCommand/control unit |
| First RegisteredAugust 1980 to July 1981 in Dundee |
| NOTES This Dodge G13 was used as a command/control unit. Featuring a red and white checkerboard design, it was equipped with communications equipment and blue lights. Vehicles of this type were common in the late 1970s and early 1980s but are now rare to see. Thankfully this one is in preservation. |
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LDP 492W Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Dodge G13
| REGISTRATION LDP 492W |
| OrganisationRoyal Berkshire Fire and Rescue |
| Make and ModelDodge G13 |
| First RegisteredAugust 1980 to July 1981 in Reading |
| NOTES It has been restored and is seen participating in public displays, including water pump demonstrations. |
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K472 PAG Humberside Fire Brigade Dennis SS / HCB Angus
| REGISTRATION K472 PAG |
| OrganisationHumberside Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelDennis SS / HCB Angus |
| Body BuilderHCB Angus |
| First RegisteredAugust 1992 to July 1993 in Hull |
| NOTES This Dennis SS fire engine served with Humberside Fire Brigade. It features HCB Angus bodywork and was commonly used throughout the UK in the early 1990s. Now preserved, it retains its original livery and operational equipment and appears at historic vehicle shows. |
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RXP 688 Auxiliary Fire Service Bedford RLHZ Green Goddess
| REGISTRATION RXP 688 |
| OrganisationAuxiliary Fire Service |
| Make and ModelBedford RLHZ Green Goddess |
| Body ColourMilitary green |
| NOTES This preserved Bedford RLHZ 'Green Goddess' was used by the Auxiliary Fire Service and is painted in traditional military green. The vehicle includes pumping gear and hose reels. Also shown is a large water reservoir that can be used to ensure enough water is available for pumping. These vehicles were deployed during firefighter strikes and remain iconic in British emergency services history. The interior reflects its utilitarian military design. |
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HDR 999F City of Plymouth Fire Brigade Leyland FG / Carmichael
| REGISTRATION HDR 999F |
| OrganisationCity of Plymouth Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelLeyland FG / Carmichael |
| Body ColourDeep burgundy |
| Body BuilderCarmichael |
| NOTES This appliance is finished in deep burgundy and has been preserved with its traditional bell, ladders and pump controls. |
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CYY 630C Auxiliary Fire Service Bedford RL
| REGISTRATION CYY 630C |
| OrganisationAuxiliary Fire Service |
| Make and ModelBedford RL |
| UseGeneral support vehicle; converted to camper |
| Body ColourMilitary green |
| First Registered1965 in London |
| NOTES This Bedford RL truck was used by the Auxiliary Fire Service as a general support vehicle. It is fitted with a canvas-covered rear and painted in military green with 'AFS' markings. These trucks accompanied pumping appliances and carried equipment or personnel. It has been converted into a camper so that the owner can stay in it when it is displayed at events. |
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YJ18 MVN North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Volvo FL
| REGISTRATION YJ18 MVN |
| OrganisationNorth Yorkshire Fire & Rescue |
| Make and ModelVolvo FL |
| BaseKnaresborough |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2018 in Leeds |
| NOTES This Volvo FL stationed in Knaresborough and the crew are just heading out to a job. |
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S566 LST ex Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL6
| REGISTRATION S566 LST |
| Organisationex Scottish Fire and Rescue Service |
| Make and ModelVolvo FL6 |
| Previous OperatorScottish Fire and Rescue Service |
| First RegisteredAugust 1998 to February 1999 in Inverness |
| NOTES On display with equipment out and accompanied by an unregistered red quad bike. |
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637 CLP Bertram Mills Circus Austin Fire Engine
| REGISTRATION 637 CLP |
| OrganisationBertram Mills Circus |
| Make and ModelAustin Fire Engine |
| NOTES This vintage Austin fire appliance that served with the Bertram Mills Circus, now in preservation. |
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C884 URT ex Suffolk Fire Brigade Bedford TK
| REGISTRATION C884 URT |
| Organisationex Suffolk Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelBedford TK |
| UseFood truck |
| IdentifiersBombay Boy |
| Previous OperatorSuffolk Fire Brigade |
| Body ColourRed and silver |
| First RegisteredAugust 1985 to July 1986 in Ipswich |
| NOTES This former Bedford fire appliance has been converted into a food truck, named 'Bombay Boy'. It retains its blue lights red and silver colour scheme. |
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WX64 ZGD Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue MAN / JDC
| REGISTRATION WX64 ZGD |
| OrganisationLincolnshire Fire & Rescue |
| Make and ModelMAN / JDC |
| BaseMarket Rasen |
| Body BuilderJDC |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2014 to February 2015 in Bristol |
| NOTES A MAN fire engine operated by Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue, based in Market Rasen. It is seen outside the fire station with lights activated at a drill night. |
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FX70 UEU Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Scania P410 / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION FX70 UEU |
| OrganisationLincolnshire Fire & Rescue |
| Make and ModelScania P410 / Emergency One |
| UseWater carrier / environmental protection unit |
| BaseMarket Rasen |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2020 to February 2021 in Lincoln |
| NOTES This Scania P410 fire engine is operated by Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue from Market Rasen. It is a Water Carrier / Environmental Protection Unit and carries the Environment Agency logo on the side. |
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Buckles Inn Fire (2025)
Buckles Inn Fire (2025)
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Buckles Inn Training Exercise
The Buckles Inn, located just outside York, was a traditional country pub and inn known for its warm atmosphere and convenient location. Situated near major roads and only a short drive from York’s historic city centre, it served as a popular stop for travellers exploring the area. Now closed, it was the scene of a fire training exercise in February 2025.
Before the exercise commences, EG23 LXP a Ford Transit from Tadcaster, was on scene to set up the smoke bombs.
As smoke started emanating from the extractor vents and door gaps, the Transit was repositioned right next to the A64 dual carriageway. This helped as a marker for where the appliances would need to turn into the car park as well as be a reassuring presence for members of the public passing (to try and avoid any unnecessary 999 calls).
The call is put in at 10:09 for a turnout.
First to arrive is YK64 GXU from York just 6 minutes later. The appliance makes slows down on the A64 dual carriageway and makes use of a short exit lane to observe the scene. The driver then moves forward about 100m at the side of the dual carriageway and make the sharp 90 degree turn into the Buckles Inn car park, carefully negotiating the narrow entrance. The appliance leaves the blue lights flashing at the scene as crews quickly assess the situation.
NJ22 EPX is next from near-by Tadcaster at 10:19 to back up York. Roles are established and crews don BA kit to enter the property. BA boards are set up at two different entrances to the building.
YK64 GXR arrives from Huntington at 10:32 to make pumps 3.
This is a joint exercise with West Yorkshire, so backing up the initial crews at 10:37 were YJ60 ELX and YK17 OAH from Garforth. West Yorkshire position their appliances to a different side of the building and prepare to enter through a different door.
YJ12 GTU is the second pump from Tadcaster and arrives at 10:39 to make pumps 6. The crew are briefed by the officer in charge and prepare to support their colleagues.
The last pump to arrive is Selby’s YJ22 EPY which is supported by Land Rover YJ12 DXF. The Land Rover is used for water rescue work and is unusual as having no ‘fire’ markings or crests on it.
The exercise was a success and all of the crews gained valuable experience in dealing with a large smoke-logged building.
YW63 DND Yorkshire Ambulance Service Skoda Octavia
| REGISTRATION YW63 DND |
| OrganisationYorkshire Ambulance Service |
| Make and ModelSkoda Octavia |
| UseEmergency responder unit |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2013 to February 2014 in Beverley |
| NOTES Emergency Responder Unit used by medically trained firefighters to get to medical emergencies. |
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YJ54 EHW Humberside Fire and Rescue Scania 260 94D / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION YJ54 EHW |
| OrganisationHumberside Fire and Rescue |
| Make and ModelScania 260 94D / Emergency One |
| UseTraining vehicle |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Leeds |
| NOTES Training vehicle, seen at Market Weighton. |
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YJ13 GMX, YJ13 GMV Humberside Fire and Rescue Scania P280 / Emergenc..
| REGISTRATIONS YJ13 GMXYJ13 GMV |
| OrganisationHumberside Fire and Rescue |
| Make and ModelScania P280 / Emergency One |
| BaseMarket Weighton fire station |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2013 in Leeds |
| NOTES This pair of appliances are based at Market Weighton fire station. |
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HT02 JVY Invicta Fire & Rescue Land Rover Defender
| REGISTRATION HT02 JVY |
| OrganisationInvicta Fire & Rescue |
| Make and ModelLand Rover Defender |
| UseHelipad fire vehicle |
| BaseGoodwood Aerodrome (previously) |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2002 in Portsmouth |
| NOTES Helipad fire vehicle. It previously used to carry a red livery and was based at Goodwood Aerodrome. |
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YB63 FNP, YB63 FNN Volvo / Emergency One
| REGISTRATIONS YB63 FNPYB63 FNN |
| OrganisationNYFRS |
| Make and ModelVolvo / Emergency One |
| BaseEasingwold training centre |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2013 to February 2014 in Leeds |
| NOTES A pair of NYFRS appliances based at the brigade's training centre at Easingwold. |
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AV12 DNF, KP60 XCC, LK15 AYX Felixstowe Docks Emergency Response Uni..
| REGISTRATIONS AV12 DNFKP60 XCCLK15 AYX |
| OrganisationFelixstowe Docks Emergency Response Unit |
| BaseEmergency Response Unit, Felixstowe |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2012 in Ipswich; September 2010 to February 2011 in Northampton; March to August 2015 in Borehamwood (formerly Stanmore) |
| NOTES 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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KP60 XCC Port of Felixstowe Fire Ambulance Fire & Rescue Service Mer..
| REGISTRATION KP60 XCC |
| OrganisationPort of Felixstowe Fire Ambulance Fire & Rescue Service |
| Make and ModelMercedes Benz Atego / Papworth |
| Body BuilderPapworth |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2010 to February 2011 in Northampton |
| NOTES Bought to replace G614 BGV, a Volvo appliance. |
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FV72 KYS North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Peugeot 308
| REGISTRATION FV72 KYS |
| OrganisationNorth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Make and ModelPeugeot 308 |
| BaseGoathland volunteer fire station |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Lincoln |
| NOTES Based at Goathland volunteer fire station and used by the station manager |
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E379 DBL Port of Liverpool Dodge G16 / Saxon
| REGISTRATION E379 DBL |
| OrganisationPort of Liverpool |
| Make and ModelDodge G16 / Saxon |
| UseHydraulic platform |
| Previous OperatorBuckinghamshire |
| Body BuilderSaxon |
| First RegisteredAugust 1987 to July 1988 in Reading |
| NOTES Fitted with a Simon SS70 hydraulic platform. This is a former Buckinghamshire appliance (as seen from the enhanced-contrast photo of the door). It is in a very sorry state inside and out due to sitting unused in Birkenhead Docks for at least 10 years. |
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E497 UKF Port of Liverpool Dennis SS
| REGISTRATION E497 UKF |
| OrganisationPort of Liverpool |
| Make and ModelDennis SS |
| UseEmergency tender |
| Previous OperatorMerseyside |
| First RegisteredAugust 1987 to July 1988 in Liverpool |
| NOTES Emergency Tender. Formerly with Merseyside. This appliance has been sitting in the corner of a yard in Birkenhead for at least 10 years. It is looking very rotten and weather-beaten unfortunately. |
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EX22 HLN London Fire Brigade Scania L320
| REGISTRATION EX22 HLN |
| OrganisationLondon Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania L320 |
| UseHeavy distribution / bulk foam unit |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2022 in Chelmsford |
| NOTES Heavy Distribution Unit / Bulk Foam Unit |
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WU70 AOG London Fire Brigade Mercedes Atego / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION WU70 AOG |
| OrganisationLondon Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelMercedes Atego / Emergency One |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2020 to February 2021 in Bristol |
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WX69 ZFP London Fire Brigade Mercedes Atego / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION WX69 ZFP |
| OrganisationLondon Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelMercedes Atego / Emergency One |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2019 to February 2020 in Bristol |
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FV72 KYT North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Peugeot 308
| REGISTRATION FV72 KYT |
| OrganisationNorth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Make and ModelPeugeot 308 |
| UseStation manager car |
| BasePickering fire station |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Lincoln |
| NOTES Based at Pickering fire station and used by the station manager |
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X895 BYD Volvo FL6 / Saxon
| REGISTRATION X895 BYD |
| Make and ModelVolvo FL6 / Saxon |
| UseDriving experiences |
| Previous OperatorDevon and Somerset |
| Body BuilderSaxon |
| First RegisteredAugust 2000 to February 2001 in Exeter for Taunton |
| NOTES 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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PE72 JMU Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service Polaris
| REGISTRATION PE72 JMU |
| OrganisationGreater Manchester Fire Rescue Service |
| Make and ModelPolaris |
| BaseBolton North |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Preston |
| NOTES Based at Bolton North |
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WM15 JUK Manchester Airport Fire Service Mitsubishi Shogun
| REGISTRATION WM15 JUK |
| OrganisationManchester Airport Fire Service |
| Make and ModelMitsubishi Shogun |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2015 in Bristol |
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NX03 MGV Cleveland Fire Brigade Dennis Sabre
| REGISTRATION NX03 MGV |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelDennis Sabre |
| BaseHartlepool Headland |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2003 in Stockton |
| NOTES Based at Hartlepool Headland. Formerly was based at Thornaby. |
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NA63 AOY Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P280
| REGISTRATION NA63 AOY |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P280 |
| BaseHartlepool |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2013 to February 2014 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Hartlepool. I love how the white wing mirrors look like little men clinging onto the side! |
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NJ22 DKF Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P320 / Bence
| REGISTRATION NJ22 DKF |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P320 / Bence |
| BaseHartlepool |
| Body BuilderBence |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2022 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Hartlepool |
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DDC 1 Cleveland Fire Brigade Volvo FL / Bence
| REGISTRATION DDC 1 Personalised Registration |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelVolvo FL / Bence |
| UseIncident command unit |
| BaseHartlepool |
| Body BuilderBence |
| NOTES Incident Command Unit based at Hartlepool |
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NJ71 EMX Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P320 / Bence
| REGISTRATION NJ71 EMX |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P320 / Bence |
| BaseBillingham |
| Body BuilderBence |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2021 to February 2022 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Billingham |
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MX56 NHK Cleveland Fire Brigade Iveco Daily
| REGISTRATION MX56 NHK |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelIveco Daily |
| UseDIM unit |
| BaseBillingham |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2006 to February 2007 in Manchester |
| NOTES DIM unit based at Billingham |
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WX54 VNO Cleveland Fire Brigade MAN / Marshall SV
| REGISTRATION WX54 VNO |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelMAN / Marshall SV |
| BaseBillingham |
| Body BuilderMarshall SV |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2004 to February 2005 in Bristol |
| NOTES Based at Billingham |
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NA63 AOX Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P280
| REGISTRATION NA63 AOX |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P280 |
| BaseStockton |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2013 to February 2014 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Stockton |
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NJ22 DKO Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P320 / Bence
| REGISTRATION NJ22 DKO |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P320 / Bence |
| BaseStockton |
| Body BuilderBence |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2022 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Stockton |
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NK10 AZA Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P270 / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION NK10 AZA |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P270 / Emergency One |
| BaseStockton |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2010 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Stockton |
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BK65 DRV Cleveland Fire Brigade Isuzu D-Max
| REGISTRATION BK65 DRV |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelIsuzu D-Max |
| BaseStockton |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2015 to February 2016 in Birmingham |
| NOTES Based at Stockton |
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NK17 BKF Cleveland Fire Brigade Mercedes Benz Sprinter
| REGISTRATION NK17 BKF |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelMercedes Benz Sprinter |
| UseWater rescue unit |
| BaseThornaby |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2017 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Water Rescue Unit based at Thornaby |
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NG19 WUC Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P320 / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION NG19 WUC |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P320 / Emergency One |
| BaseThornaby |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2019 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Thornaby |
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NG19 WUB Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P320 / Emergency One
| REGISTRATION NG19 WUB |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P320 / Emergency One |
| BaseThornaby |
| Body BuilderEmergency One |
| First RegisteredMarch to August 2019 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Thornaby |
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NA63 AOZ Cleveland Fire Brigade Scania P280
| REGISTRATION NA63 AOZ |
| OrganisationCleveland Fire Brigade |
| Make and ModelScania P280 |
| BaseCoulby Newham |
| First RegisteredSeptember 2013 to February 2014 in Newcastle |
| NOTES Based at Coulby Newham |
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