Category: Miscellaneous

Unusual, rare or one-off emergency vehicles that don’t fall into any other category

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service A humorous novelty creation resembli..

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
OrganisationSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service
IdentifiersThe Big Red Key
Body ColourRed
NOTES

A humorous novelty creation resembling a lawn mower modified to mimic a fire response vehicle. It features a red paint job, blue beacon, and 'The Big Red Key' signwriting. Notice the seat is made of part of a supermarket shopping trolley, complete with the holder for the self scanner.

Photograph DateJune 2024
Photograph LocationNewmarket
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ND72 CZC Totally Urgent Care Toyota Rav4

ND72 CZC Totally Urgent Care Toyota Rav4ND72 CZC Totally Urgent Care Toyota Rav4
REGISTRATION
ND72 CZC
OrganisationTotally Urgent Care
Make and ModelToyota Rav4
First RegisteredSeptember 2022 to February 2023 in Newcastle
NOTES

Decked out in ambulance colours, this is a private sector vehicle without any emergency warning equipment

Photograph DateFebruary 2024

LD21 OPZ, DU71 RDV, YE68 SNY Hackney Council Three of the Civil Prot..

LD21 OPZ, DU71 RDV, YE68 SNY Hackney Council Citroen Dispatch, Renault Master, Mercedes SprinterLD21 OPZ, DU71 RDV, YE68 SNY Hackney Council Citroen Dispatch, Renault Master, Mercedes SprinterLD21 OPZ, DU71 RDV, YE68 SNY Hackney Council Citroen Dispatch, Renault Master, Mercedes Sprinter
REGISTRATIONS
LD21 OPZDU71 RDVYE68 SNY
OrganisationHackney Council
Make and ModelCitroen Dispatch, Renault Master, Mercedes Sprinter
IdentifiersCSV05, CSV01, CSV04
First RegisteredMarch to August 2021 in Wimbledon; September 2021 to February 2022 in Shrewsbury; September 2018 to February 2019 in Leeds
NOTES

Three of the Civil Protection fleet in Stoke Newington, London, posing in front of their underground control centre. The vehicles are CSV05, a Citroen Dispatch response vehicle; CSV01, a Renault Master Forward Control Point command centre; CSV04, a Mercedes Sprinter Emergency Logistics vehicle used for carrying everything from rest centre equipment in steel cages, to mobile generators or any other humanitarian relief equipment.

Photograph LocationStoke Newington, London
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FN52 FFP Mitsubishi Shogun

FN52 FFP Mitsubishi ShogunFN52 FFP Mitsubishi ShogunFN52 FFP Mitsubishi ShogunFN52 FFP Mitsubishi Shogun
REGISTRATION
FN52 FFP
Make and ModelMitsubishi Shogun
UseSecurity
First RegisteredSeptember 2002 to February 2003 in Nottingham
NOTES

Used as a security vehicle in rural Lincolnshire. It is parked at the side of the road in police-style colours with a blue light bar fitted. Illuminated blue lights are placed on a post right next to it. It slows traffic on a long straight stretch of road due to it looking so much like a police vehicle from a distance.

Photograph DateAugust 2023
Photograph LocationLincolnshire
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Ford Raptor

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Make and ModelFord Raptor
UseLivery demonstrator
NOTES

This vehicle is being used to demonstrate the reflective markings that have been applied. Notice in particular the black that still reflects light when the flash fires.

Photograph DateSeptember 2019

CE14 XDC Dacia Duster

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REGISTRATION
CE14 XDC
Make and ModelDacia Duster
First RegisteredMarch to August 2014 in Cardiff
NOTES

Includes badges for Response, Rescue and a warning to keep your distance as it could be an insurance scam car

Photograph DateSeptember 2019

MX11 GPY PMP Utilities Land Rover Discovery

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REGISTRATION
MX11 GPY
OrganisationPMP Utilities
Make and ModelLand Rover Discovery
UseConfined space rescue ambulance
Previous OperatorRossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team
First RegisteredMarch to August 2011 in Manchester
NOTES

Operated by a private company, this car is branded as a rescue confined space management ambulance. In its previous life it was used by Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team

Photograph DateJune 2021

G-OSRB Oil Spill Response Limited Boeing 727

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REGISTRATION
G-OSRB
OrganisationOil Spill Response Limited
Make and ModelBoeing 727
UseAerial dispersant
BaseDoncaster
NOTES

This private company is industry-funded and responds to oil spills wherever they may occur in the world. This particular aircraft is based at Doncaster. The inside has been modified to provide an aerial dispersant capability. It is fitted with internal tanks, pumps and a spray boom to deliver a dispersant liquid onto the sea below.

Photograph DateOctober 2020

YJ61 CAO Thackray Emergency Museum Mercedes Sprinter

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REGISTRATION
YJ61 CAO
OrganisationThackray Emergency Museum
Make and ModelMercedes Sprinter
UseMobile promotional vehicle
Previous OperatorYorkshire Ambulance Service
First RegisteredSeptember 2011 to February 2012 in Leeds
NOTES

This ex-Yorkshire Ambulance Service ambulance has been repurposed into a mobile promotional vehicle for the Leeds-based Thackray Museum of Medicine

Photograph DateSeptember 2019

KEF 895H Coiffure Extraordinaire Austin

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REGISTRATION
KEF 895H
OrganisationCoiffure Extraordinaire
Make and ModelAustin
First RegisteredAugust 1969 to July 1970 in Hartlepool
NOTES

This ex-ambulance is now branded as a Glambulance

Photograph DateSeptember 2018

AY59 BFZ Leicestershire and Rutland 4×4 Response Mercedes Sprinter

AY59 BFZ Leicestershire and Rutland 4x4 Response Mercedes SprinterAY59 BFZ Leicestershire and Rutland 4x4 Response Mercedes SprinterAY59 BFZ Leicestershire and Rutland 4x4 Response Mercedes Sprinter
REGISTRATION
AY59 BFZ
OrganisationLeicestershire and Rutland 4x4 Response
Make and ModelMercedes Sprinter
Powertrain4x4
Previous OperatorEast of England Ambulance Service
First RegisteredSeptember 2009 to February 2010 in Ipswich
NOTES

This ex-ambulance is now used as a response support unit for the 4x4 response volunteers. It was previously in service with East of England Ambulance Service

Photograph DateSeptember 2018

Boom Trike

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Make and ModelBoom Trike
NOTES

Boom Trike Carrying police interceptor wording (for show only)

Photograph DateJuly 2018

Volvo XC60 T8

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Make and ModelVolvo XC60 T8
UseDemonstrator
Powertrainhybrid
NOTES

Demonstrator of the plug-in hybrid

Photograph DateJune 2018

KV65 LJL Extran Medica VW Amarok

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REGISTRATION
KV65 LJL
OrganisationExtran Medica
Make and ModelVW Amarok
First RegisteredSeptember 2015 to February 2016 in Northampton
NOTES

Urgent medical courier vehicle, carrying radioactive material used for treating cancer cases.

Photograph DateFebruary 2018

Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol Cavalon Gyroplane

Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol Cavalon GyroplaneSky Watch Civil Air Patrol Cavalon Gyroplane
Make and ModelCavalon
NOTES

Sky Watch Civil Air Patrol Cavalon Gyroplane The Civil Air Patrol is one of the largest charitable air observation organisations in Europe. Volunteers used their fleet of aircraft that includes aeroplanes, light helicopters, autogyros and small unmanned aerial vehicles. They observe and report to the emergency services instances of preservation and protection of people and property.

Photograph DateSeptember 2017

LX60 AEZ TheDogSection Ford Focus

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REGISTRATION
LX60 AEZ
OrganisationTheDogSection
Make and ModelFord Focus
UseDog unit
Previous OperatorBritish Transport Police
First RegisteredSeptember 2010 to February 2011 in Sidcup
NOTES

Ex-BTP dog unit used by a non-profit group for attending 999 events and shows as well as TV work

RE06 DPV LIVES Honda CRV

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REGISTRATION
RE06 DPV
Make and ModelHonda CRV
UseAir ambulance
Previous OperatorLincs & Notts Air Ambulance
First RegisteredMarch to August 2006 in Reading
NOTES

LIVES Honda CRV Formerly in service with Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, as shown on the light bar

Photograph DateJuly 2017

Newfoundland Water Rescue Dogs

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OrganisationNewfoundland Water Rescue Dogs
UseWater rescue
NOTES

The dogs are very strong swimmers and enter the water along with a human rescuer to help anyone in distress in the water, typically in lakes or rivers

Photograph DateJuly 2017

K14 SKH Lincolnshire 4×4 Response Kia Sorento

K14 SKH Lincolnshire 4x4 Response Kia Sorento
REGISTRATION
K14 SKH
OrganisationLincolnshire 4x4 Response
Make and ModelKia Sorento
First RegisteredAugust 1992 to July 1993 in Hull
NOTES

Used by volunteers to help the emergency services in conditions such as flooding and heavy snow

Photograph DateJuly 2017

Formula BMW race car

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Make and ModelBMW
NOTES

Formula BMW race car converted into a simulator complete with pedals and steering wheels operating the controls

Photograph DateJune 2017

MM14 WKY NEC Security Renault Master

MM14 WKY NEC Security Renault Master
REGISTRATION
MM14 WKY
OrganisationNEC Security
Make and ModelRenault Master
First RegisteredMarch to August 2014 in Manchester
NOTES

Security Patrol Incident Response Traffic unit

Photograph DateSeptember 2016

14489 Guernsey Outriders Honda Deauville

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REGISTRATION
14489
OrganisationGuernsey Outriders
Make and ModelHonda Deauville
NOTES

Escort motorbike, fitted with red flashing lights front and rear and with the rider designated a s a special constable to control traffic

Photograph DateMarch 2017

J96782, J107617 Jersey Marinas Isuzu Trooper D-Max

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REGISTRATIONS
J96782J107617
OrganisationJersey Marinas
Make and ModelIsuzu
NOTES

This pair of vehicles carry different liveries but are with the same organisation. The reason for the difference is that J96782 was previously in service as an Operations can at Jersey Airport

Photograph DateSeptember 2015

Fire Fighter Racing Team Austin Mini

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OrganisationFire Fighter Racing Team
Make and ModelAustin Mini
NOTES

Austin Mini used by the Fire Fighter Racing Team. The Kent-based team race the Mini is a variety of motorsport events to raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity. It is well sponsored and carries a small amount of red and yellow battenburg markings.

Photograph DateSeptember 2015

GJ51 EGG Vauxhall Zafira

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REGISTRATION
GJ51 EGG
Make and ModelVauxhall Zafira
NOTES

Infastructure Training and Assistance Projects Vauxhall Zafira emergency response / rescue vehicle. The organisation is involved Community Emergency Planning in the UK and has other projects abroad. The car carries a personalised plate of the founder J. Slegg.

Photograph DateSeptember 2015

Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority

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Northumberland Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority fisheries patrol vessel St Aidan. Costing £700k and first launched in August 2015, the boat is a 16m long catamaran. It is used for fisheries enforcement, environmental studies and seabed surveying. It covers six miles into the North Sea from the border with Scotland at Berwick to its base is at the mouth of the River Tyne at North Shields.

Photograph DateJuly 2015