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Others > Miscellaneous

J114203 Jersey Raynet Mercedes Sprinter

J114203
Jersey Raynet
Mercedes Sprinter
Emergency communications vehicle. A former Mercedes Sprinter ambulance (ex-States of Jersey Ambulance Service) has been converted to a mobile emergency communications unit operated by Jersey Raynet. The green batenburg markings have been replaced with red. The blue lights remain in place and an antennae mast added. Inside is Raynet’s communication kit, but there is still a lot of ambulance signage present, like ‘Clinicial Waste’.
Photograph Location: Jersey

Fire > Classic

URO 552 Bedford B-Series

URO 552
Bedford B-Series
Ex-Hertfordshire Water Tender, undergoing restoration in Birmingham. It was previously in use as a mobile coffee shop.
Photograph Location: King’s Heath, Birmingham

Ambulance

OU67 CXA Cipher Medical Mitsubishi Shogun

OU67 CXA
Cipher Medical
Mitsubishi Shogun
The Mitsubishi Shoguns operted by Cipher Medical are fully equipped extrication ambulances. They are used at off-road events to rescue patients from difficult to reach areas and take them back to either the event medical centre or to a waiting road or air ambulance.

Ambulance

YF63 RXK Cipher Medical Mercedes Sprinter

YF63 RXK
Cipher Medical
Mercedes Sprinter
Cipher Medical operate a Peugeot Boxer and a Mercedes Sprinter as driver training units, used to teach both patient transportation and emergency response driving. When they’re not being used for training, they’re also used as event staff and equipment carriers.

Ambulance

EU13 CCD Cipher Medical Mitsubishi Shogun

EU13 CCD
Cipher Medical
Mitsubishi Shogun
The Mitsubishi Shoguns operted by Cipher Medical are fully equipped extrication ambulances. They are used at off-road events to rescue patients from difficult to reach areas and take them back to either the event medical centre or to a waiting road or air ambulance.

Ambulance

CK22 MJX Cipher Medical Peugeot Boxer

CK22 MJX
Cipher Medical
Peugeot Boxer
Cipher Medical operate a Peugeot Boxer and a Mercedes Sprinter as driver training units, used to teach both patient transportation and emergency response driving. When they’re not being used for training, they’re also used as event staff and equipment carriers.

Ambulance

FV14 KJY Cipher Medical Mitsubishi Shogun

FV14 KJY
Cipher Medical
Mitsubishi Shogun
The Mitsubishi Shoguns operted by Cipher Medical are fully equipped extrication ambulances. They are used at off-road events to rescue patients from difficult to reach areas and take them back to either the event medical centre or to a waiting road or air ambulance.

Fire

AV67 FRP Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL / Emergency One

AV67 FRP
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Volvo FL / Emergency One
This Volvo FL appliance was built by Emergency One and registered in 2017. It was photographed with blue lights activated heading out on a job. Its design includes high-visibility markings and equipment stowage on the roof.
Photograph Location: Haverhill

Fire

KN58 MJY Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL / JDC

KN58 MJY
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Volvo FL / JDC
A 2008 appliance featuring ‘RESCUE’ markings. Photographed in June 2024. By September 2025, the appliance had been sold off and was now on the run with a private fire service called Fire & Evacuation Services.
Photograph Location: Haverhill

Fire

KP14 FCT Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL

KP14 FCT
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Volvo FL
Operational Support Unit used by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. This 2014-registered Volvo FL has a large box body for transporting support equipment to major incidents.
Photograph Location: Haverhill

Fire

HX51 NSK IFF Haverhill Volvo FL6 / Angloco

HX51 NSK
IFF Haverhill
Volvo FL6 / Angloco
A 2001 Volvo FL6 fire appliance built by Angloco. Despite its age, it is still a front line appliance for the industrial brigade.
Photograph Location: Haverhill

Fire

AV67 FRU Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL / Emergency One

AV67 FRU
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Volvo FL / Emergency One
This Volvo FL with Emergency One bodywork was registered in 2017 and operates with Suffolk Fire and Rescue. It is marked as unit 25P3 and is based in the pretty village of Sudbury.
Photograph Location: Sudbury

Fire

M195 CRT Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Mercedes-Benz Unimog

M195 CRT
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service
Mercedes-Benz Unimog
This 1995 appliance was a flood rescue unit with crane and personnel area. It was based at Bury St Edmunds and was one of three such vehicles with consecutive registrations plates. M194 CRT was based at Colchester Road, Ipswich, and M196 CRT was based at Felixstowe.

Police

AV63 NOU Suffolk Constabulary Ford Fiesta

AV63 NOU
Suffolk Constabulary
Ford Fiesta
This 2013 Fiesta has a silver finish and minimal livery meaning that it is used in a support or administrative role rather than for frontline duties.
Photograph Location: Newmarket

Others > Miscellaneous

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

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
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 Location: Newmarket

Fire

KX64 TWF Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL / Angloco

KX64 TWF
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Volvo FL / Angloco
This Volvo FL appliance was built by Angloco and registered in late 2014. Multiple views show its front, side and rear. It is designated as 35W7 (Newmarket’s Water Carrier).
Photograph Location: Newmarket

Fire

AY20 AZU Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Renault Kangoo

AY20 AZU
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Renault Kangoo
A Renault Kangoo van used for fire prevention awareness by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. It bears educational messaging and partnership logos from Suffolk County Council and Rotary. This type of vehicle is commonly used for community engagement and safety visits.
Photograph Location: Princes Street, Ipswich

Fire

AV73 WBL Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Volvo FL / Emergency One

AV73 WBL
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Volvo FL / Emergency One
A 2023-registered Volvo FL appliance built by Emergency One. It operates from the Princes Street fire station and features full rear chevrons and high-access equipment.
Photograph Location: Princes Street, Ipswich

Fire

AE16 EEB Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Mercedes Unimog / Palfinger

AE16 EEB
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Mercedes Unimog / Palfinger
This Mercedes Unimog is an off-road capable unit fitted with a Palfinger crane. Operated by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, it is suited for rural rescue or transport work. The registration shows that it was new in 2016, and its distinctive high-clearance setup is ideal for rugged terrain.
Photograph Location: Princes Street, Ipswich

Fire > Motorbikes

LD14 JWN Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service BMW K1300GT

LD14 JWN
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
BMW K1300GT
A motorcycle used by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. It features high-visibility Battenburg livery and panniers for equipment. The motorcycle supports community fire safety work and rapid attendance at incidents requiring flexible access.
Photograph Location: Ipswich East

Ambulance

HX13 BUE British Red Cross Fiat Ducato Tribute

HX13 BUE
British Red Cross
Fiat Ducato Tribute
This converted Fiat Ducato Tribute van, registration HX13 BUE, is operated by the British Red Cross. It is labelled ‘Emergency Response’ and used to support major incident and humanitarian operations. Photographed in 2024, it remains in active duty supporting emergency partners.
Photograph Location: Ipswich East

Fire

EK18 MHM Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Ford Ranger

EK18 MHM
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Ford Ranger
A pickup truck operated by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service’s Prevention Team. It is used for outreach and community engagement, supported by Rotary in Suffolk, and carries distinct prevention-themed graphics.
Photograph Location: Ipswich East

Fire

AV12 DNF, KP60 XCC, LK15 AYX Port of Felixstowe This image shows a ..

AV12 DNF KP60 XCC LK15 AYX
Port of Felixstowe
This image shows a collection of emergency vehicles including a Mercedes Atego fire appliance (KP60 XCC) and two Mercedes Sprinter ambulances (AV12 DNF, LK15 AYX). They are parked in the Emergency Response Unit, ready to deploy to the port area.

Ambulance

AV12 DNF Port of Felixstowe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / WAS

AV12 DNF
Port of Felixstowe
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / WAS
This Sprinter-based ambulance, registration AV12 DNF, serves the Port of Felixstowe. Converted by WAS and first registered in 2012, it retains its operational status with advanced medical kit and a hydraulic tail lift. Photographed inside the station bay alongside fellow fleet vehicles.