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Fire > Classic

These historic photos dating from around 1971 show the fire brigade r..

These historic photos dating from around 1971 show the fire brigade responding to a fire call as a crowd gathers on the pavement. They are at a ‘persons reported’ call where there is information that someone may be trapped in a house fire. Two ambulances have also arrived on scene to deal with any casualties. Furthermore two police cars have also arrived to assist. The scene is at Avenue Road in Gateshead.

BBB 22J is the ERF fire engine (in brighter red)

ATN 336B is the AEC fire engine, recognised by the non black roof and conical blinker lights. This was always a Fossway engine but must have been in the reserve fleet at the time. It is maroon and parked immediately outside the house.

EBB 783  is an Emergency Tender ‘Charlie 4’  from Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. It is the maroon vehicle parked on the opposite side of the street.

The two ambulances are based at Gateshead.

WPT 214J is a British Leyland Mini Van from 1971. A second Mini Van is seen in the foreground. From 1969 the Austin and Morris badges were dropped and they were just known as the Mini Van. It is either a 848cc or 998cc version which were cosmetically the same. The vehicles are operated by Durham Constabulary during the short period of time when they covered Gateshead. In 1969 Gateshead county borough police merged into Durham county but just five years later in 1974 Gateshead was taken over by the newly formed Northumbria Police as part of the local authority boundary changes and the formation of the county of Tyne and Wear.

Police > Classic

D183 TVK Northumbria Police Vauxhall Nova

D183 TVK Northumbria Police Vauxhall Nova dating from 1986. This car was used as a beat patrol car in the counties of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. It is the 1.2 litre engine example producing a maximum of 55 horsepower. When being pushed to the limit by a brave driver, it would accelerate to 60 mpis a model of  in 14 seconds and go on to a nerve-wracking top speed of 94 mph.

Later models saw a wide red stripe added to the sides, with a break for the crest on the front doors. This complemented the existing police box on the roof. The illuminated box could show the word ‘stop’ on the rear only and of course the blue rotating beacon is mounted on top for maximum visibility. This is a model of the actual vehicle.

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RA03 YFA This is a Ford Transit that is used for personnel …



RA03 YFA This is a Ford Transit that is used for personnel transportation. It is part of Chopwell Young Firefighters in the Tyne and Wear brigade area. A collection of local sponsors is shown down each side, including The Phoenix Club, Salt and Battery & Jo Jo’s Balloon Company.

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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.

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M304 LBB is an Iveco Ford Euro Fire 150E27 with GB …



M304 LBB is an Iveco Ford Euro Fire 150E27 with GB Fire bodywork used by the Tyne and Wear Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The turntable ladder has a reach of 30m and incorporates a rescue cage.



The rear view of the appliance, call sign Foxtrot Zero Three. The hand controls to operate the ladder can be seen on the rear of the vehicle duplicated on both sides.

Police > In Action

Road Traffic Collision (1999)



Road Traffic Collision (1999): A car hits a pedestrian on a dull and wet day in the village of Marley Hill, Tyne and Wear. See how the scene developed and how the emergency services responded.



Two Volvo T5’s race to the scene of the serious RTA with lights and sirens on. The road is wet and they have to make sure they don’t cause or become another accident themselves.



At the scene – mayhem. Emergency vehicles have been abandoned to see to casualties, and traffic on the A692 is quite heavy.



G-NAAS is called in to air lift the casualty who has suspected spinal problems. The North East Air Ambulance is available to respond to any incident in the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Cleveland counties. It has landed in between flower beds on a small piece of public land. Police officers help the paramedics.



Below, the view South. The first vehicle is a Land Rover discovery QRU ambulance (Quick Response Unit). Rarely used for transporting patients, it is used to treat them while waiting for a ambulance, or in this case the air ambulance. To it’s right is the Vauxhall Nova left in situ where it skidded to a stop after the impact. To it’s right is a Volvo traffic police car.



The view North after a couple of minutes. Officers begin to cone off the road, erect ‘Police Accident’ signs and tidy up as well as controlling the traffic.



Below, the air ambulance begins to lift off. The sound and down draft are tremendous.









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This was the oldest fully operational appliance …



This was the oldest fully operational appliance used by the Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade in 2002. Alpha 07 is the mobile incident command unit that is used to co-ordinate a large fire. The appliance dates back to 1980. Here it is with two fire cars that are used by senior officers. It was dealing with a large scrap yard fire.



The size of this vehicle can clearly be seen from this picture. Typically, it houses a large array of equipment, including maps, chemical information, emergency lighting and a sophisticated fire ground radio system. Also on this photograph is a Northumbria Police Ford Focus that has closed the road off.

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This is the rear of Victor Zero Five P183 CNL…



This is the rear of Victor Zero Five P183 CNL, Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade’s Operational Support Unit. It is actually a detachable fork lift truck, which can be used for moving heavy objects and dangerous containers.

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This is a detailed view of the inside of Tango Zero …



This is a detailed view of the inside of Tango Zero Six, Tyne and Wear’s Salvage Tender. Basically these vehicles carry a whole manner of equipment for almost every possible scenario. Included are such items as a chainsaw and inflatable cushions to lift heavy objects.

Fire > In Action

Scrap Yard Fire (2001)

Scrap Yard Fire (2001)

This scrap yard fire on Tyneside sent thick clouds of black smoke into the air as firefighters spent many hours battling to control the blaze. The pillars of smoke could be seen for over 30 miles as 1000 tonnes of scrap caught fire at an industrial estate in Blaydon. 14 fire appliances were used as well as the Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade boat as it bordered the River Tyne.




A police car blocks the road as firefighters tackle the blaze in the background.




Warning signs are erected on neighbouring roads. Fire engines are used to pump water from hydrants to the fire.




Two of the fire engines on scene.




A general view of the scene from one of the approach roads.




A mobile control unit is set up to co-ordinate resources at the scene.




An aerial platform is used to get water on the seat of the fire.




The plumes of black smoke dwarf a fire appliance.




There is still a sense of urgency to qualm the flames even after three hours of fire-fighting.




A firefighter collects equipment from an appliance.




A Dennis pump (yankee-zero-two from Swalwell, the nearest station) shrouded in the thick smoke.




The same engine from the side




Day is turned into night as we look at the blue lights and head lamps of a fire engine through the smoke.




A Dennis Sabre appliance is being used to pump water.




In the scrap yard which is on fire hoses are scattered like spaghetti.




An aerial platform in use to tackle the blaze.




The prevailing wind is doing a good job of sending the smoke in one direction only. The buildings nearby are dampened down to prohibit any new fires starting.




As two fire fighters take a break for refreshments, their colleague continues to tackle the blaze in the background.




The smoke caused problems on the nearby A1 as traffic had to negotiate fog-like conditions. The smoke could be seen 30 miles away. The police helicopter was used for a short time to determine the centre of the blaze using its thermal imaging camera.




Senior fire officers arrive in their unmarked cars. This Vauxhall Astra is fitted with a double blue flashing light on the roof with built in siren.




A less-than-two-week-old Ford Mondeo is also fitted with the blue light and siren cluster. This vehicles belongs to a Fire Safety Officer.




The rear view of the same vehicle.




The view from a few miles away. The smoke is more grey than black now but is still very visible.




The next day roads around the site remain closed.




The smoke has cleared but firefighters continue to dampen down the piles of scrap metal. Fire investigators believe that a short-circuited car battery started the fire.




A Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade appliance with doors and shutters left open as firefighters have jumped out.




The rear view of the same appliance.

Fire > In Action

York Floods (2015)

York Floods (2015)

The following vehicles were seen in York in December 2015 during the flooding response. The River Foss broke its banks after a flood barrier was lifted by the Environment Agency. Unprecedented levels of water breached the pumping control room of the barrier.

Services from out-of-town included: Tyne & Wear, West Midlands, Northumberland and Durham and Darlington.

Fire > Classic

B759 GCN This vehicle used to be ‘foxtrot zero…



B759 GCN This vehicle used to be ‘foxtrot zero eight’ with Tyne & Wear MFB. It is a Dennis SS133 and is used solely for transporting ‘foxtrot zero nine’, fire boat Tinea.



The rear view. Tinea is a twin-engined Marshall Branson boat that was new in 1990. This boat and trailer combination saw many years service from Walker fire station in Newcastle.