05-D-6546 and 03-D-57289: Here another Garda…
05-D-6546 and 03-D-57289: Here another Garda Mondeo is parked next to a Ford Focus which carries the same livery but a smaller light bar.
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This old Garda car is a Renault 4. It shows the…
This old Garda car is a Renault 4. It shows the old livery of Garda cars, which were light blue in colour, had wording ands the badge on the doors and had one blue flashing light.
96-D-42366 This is an example of a 1996 Garda…
96-D-42366 This is an example of a 1996 Garda Land Rover Defender.
This Nissan Terrano is also used by the Garda…
This Nissan Terrano is also used by the Garda for on and off road use. It is a 2004 model and is used as a dog unit.
Here is a Garda 2005 Ford Fiesta. Look how the…
Here is a Garda 2005 Ford Fiesta. Look how the stripe up the side seems to be at an angle due to the car’s high waistline. It is used for community policing duties.
02-D-77071 Here is a Ford Transit that is used…
02-D-77071 Here is a Ford Transit that is used for public order in Dublin city. The shield can be lowered down over the windscreen to protect the police from flying projectiles.
Another Nissan Terrano, but this time in battenburg…
Another Nissan Terrano, but this time in battenburg livery and used by the Traffic Corps.
05-D-78694 This Garda Ford Mondeo has sporty…
05-D-78694 This Garda Ford Mondeo has sporty front grilles but no repeater blue lights.
05-D-6547 The rear view of a similar Mondeo…
05-D-6547 The rear view of a similar Mondeo with large ‘Garda’ lettering.
Here are two side-on shots of Garda Mondeos…
Here are two side-on shots of Garda Mondeos. The battenburg markings are on the newer vehicle. Compaing the two liveries, you can see a number of differences including larger ‘Garda’ wording on the newer car and mismatched wheel trims.
05-D-6624 is an Opel Astra Garda patrol car…
05-D-6624 is an Opel Astra Garda patrol car.
The side view of the same Astra, showing the Garda website address and telephone number.
06-D-4327 This is a Garda checkpoint set up using…
06-D-4327 This is a Garda checkpoint set up using a 2006 Ford Galaxy. In the back you can see the wooden racking that houses traffic policing equipment, including a range of collapsible signs and freestanding flashing beacons.
The front view of the Galaxy. The roof lightbar and flashing headlamps are complemented by small blue flashing leds on the washer jets.
02-D-72495 The Garda in Cork City operate this …
02-D-72495 The Garda in Cork City operate this Ford Mondeo estate. It is equipped with blue lights which are attached to the roof rails. It is used by the Traffic Corps for road policing duties.
05-D-77109 The rear view of a similar Mondeo, but…
05-D-77109 The rear view of a similar Mondeo, but this time it is a saloon body shape. The Garda confidential telephone number and website address are part of the vehicle’s livery.
04-D-10833 Here is a Dublin-registered Garda…
04-D-10833 Here is a Dublin-registered Garda Isuzu Trooper. Notice the twin lightbars due to the length of the vehicle’s roof.
02-D-77139 The familiar shape of a Honda ST1100…
02-D-77139 The familiar shape of a Honda ST1100 is shown here with Garda traffic livery.
05-D-81395 Out of the same stable is this Honda…
05-D-81395 Out of the same stable is this Honda Deauville that is also attached to the traffic corps.
05-D-12221 Another type of motorbike used by…
05-D-12221 Another type of motorbike used by the Garda traffic corps is the BMW K1200. This bike has a feature that allows the windshield to be raised and lowered electrically.
03-D-57286 The familiar shape of the Ford …
03-D-57286 The familiar shape of the Ford Focus is here decked out in the standard Garda colours for routine patrol work.
05-D-79059 is a Ford Transit Connect. The…
05-D-79059 is a Ford Transit Connect. The rear load space is open and can transport a large number of traffic cones for example.
03-D-71521 This is a 2003 Renault Laguna…
03-D-71521 This is a 2003 Renault Laguna. The same type of vehicle is used by the British Transport Police, but apart from this it is rarely seen on UK roads as an emergency vehicle.
The rear aspect of the Laguna.
02-D-24660 Here is a Dublin Fire Brigade Dennis…
02-D-24660 Here is a Dublin Fire Brigade Dennis Sabre appliance D102.
JZF 270 This old Dennis / Simon Snorkel appliance…
JZF 270 This old Dennis / Simon Snorkel appliance has seen better days and is seen here rusting away in the corner of a yard in Klonakilty, Co. Cork.
The rear view of the ex-front-line Cork fire engine, which was new in 1972.
07-KY-1713 Kery Fire & Rescue Service operate this …
07-KY-1713 Kery Fire & Rescue Service operate this 2007 model Mitsubishi L200. It has bright yellow and red ‘battenburg’ markings down the sides and a blue light bar on the roof of the cab.
06-D-18679 is a Ford Mondeo estate that is run…
06-D-18679 is a Ford Mondeo estate that is run by Dublin Fire Brigade as an advanced paramedic rapid response ambulance.
The rear view of the same car. An advanced paramedic is roughly the same grade as a paramedic in the UK.
07-KK-3083 This is a Nissan Pathfinder fire car…
07-KK-3083 This is a Nissan Pathfinder fire car. Notice the led flashing lights on the roof and around the bodywork.
The rear view of the same Pathfinder.
03-C-17032 This Ford Explorer fire car is used…
03-C-17032 This Ford Explorer fire car is used to tow a fire and rescue rigid inflatable boat.
01-C-11782 This Dennis Sabre appliance has …
01-C-11782 This Dennis Sabre appliance has a yellow and blue striped livery running down each side. It carries the fire brigade’s crest and the star of life on the cab.
06-C-15403 This 2006 Volvo Angloco example has …
06-C-15403 This 2006 Volvo Angloco example has red and yellow battenburg markings running down the sides.
The rear view of the same multi-purpose appliance shows its Bronto Skylift aerial platform.
99-C-25143 is a Isuzu rescue tender which is…
99-C-25143 is a Isuzu rescue tender which is based at Midleton fire station.
83-C-2096 This Volvo water carrier is a converted…
83-C-2096 This Volvo water carrier is a converted milk tanker! It was built in 1983 and was still in use in 2006.
96-C-9657 is a Fiat control unit with Cork…
96-C-9657 is a Fiat control unit with Cork County Fire Service.
03-C-6362 is another control unit. This time it…
03-C-6362 is another control unit. This time it is a Mercedes Benz Sprinter which is seven years newer. Notice the retractable canopy on the side and the low-profile blue light bars on the roof and grille.
00-C-23294 This Mitsubishi Canter is liveried as…
00-C-23294 This Mitsubishi Canter is liveried as an Incident Support Unit. It carries equipment to major incidents.
05-C-24311 This Toyota Hilux is a beefy-looking…
05-C-24311 This Toyota Hilux is a beefy-looking general purpose fire car. It is fitted with a winch and blue lights on the roof and front grille. It has a very simple livery.
The rear view of the same Hilux. Notice how the back has been left as an open pick-up and that additional blue lights are mounted behind the headrests. This is one of a number of 4×4 vehicles that were purchased by the emergency services in Ireland to continue responding to jobs in bad weather.
02-C-15202 This Scania fire appliance with…
02-C-15202 This Scania fire appliance with bodywork by Browns is part of Cork County Fire Service’s fleet. The plate on the nearside displays this in English, and on the offside it is in Irish (Serbhis Doiteain Chontae Chorcai). It is based at Youghal fire station.
This 1990 Ford Transit is used as a Hazmat…
This 1990 Ford Transit is used as a Hazmat (hazardous material) unit with Dublin’s Airport Fire Service.
98-C-19882 This Toyota is used for fire duties…
98-C-19882 This Toyota is used for fire duties at Cork Airport. It has a split amber/blue light bar as well as loudhailers and a rear-facing information matrix. Also notice the winch on the front.
111 SZK This old fire appliance was supplied by…
111 SZK This old fire appliance was supplied by the Ireland-based Timoney company. You can see that the bright paintwork has faded on the front of the appliance and the blue and amber lights are sparser than modern equivalents.
93-C-6156 This airport carsh tender is a more…
93-C-6156 This airport carsh tender is a more modern Timoney vehicle. As it drives past an aircraft, you can see the roof-mounted water / foam monitor. A smaller monitor is mounted on the front of the cab. You can see that some short extension ladders are mounted on the side of the vehicle, and the lid on the exhaust (on the roof) has lifted up with the power of the engine.
81-C1688 This airport fire engine is a Javelin…
81-C1688 This airport fire engine is a Javelin. Despite its age, it was still operational in 2006. These vehicles typically travel very few miles in their lives.
87-C-9610 This massive orange fire appliance…
87-C-9610 This massive orange fire appliance created by Timoney is the third of five appliances that are with the Airport Police Fire Service at Cork. Notice how the four front wheels steer the twin-engined vehicle.
91-D-26653 Dublin Civil Defence operate this Leyland…
91-D-26653 Dublin Civil Defence operate this Leyland incident command unit. This vehicle is one of two incident command units (the other being 89-D-1) that each cover half of Dublin City, divided by the River Liffey. They are both ex-city council vehicles and were used as mobile libraries in their previous life. They are equipped with Communications, meeting facilities, TV and video downlink from a police helicopter can be displayed on a screen inside.
98-D-78544 Dublin Civil Defence also operate…
98-D-78544 Dublin Civil Defence also operate this Ford Iveco Cargo truck that is used for equipment transportation. Notice that is has amber flashing lights fitted and is able to easily drive over the snowy ground.
This vehicle is an ex-RAF truck, it originally came with a snow plough attached to the front, which was removed as it wasn’t deemed necessary for this unit, which was primarily for urban search, and all terrain rescue. As it was used by the RAF on airfields it has amber beacons, these have since been replaced by blue beacons.
84-D-7153 This 1984 Dennis fire engine is getting…
84-D-7153 This 1984 Dennis fire engine is getting a second lease of life with Dublin Civil Defence.
A Ford Transit and Land Rover 110 from Dublin’s…
A Ford Transit and Land Rover 110 from Dublin’s Civil Defence team head into a wintry rural scene.
08-MO-1228 This Ford Transit has been converted…
08-MO-1228 This Ford Transit has been converted into a Mayo Civil Defence Communications Unit. Notice the crest on the front door and extending canopy on the side of the roof.
05-D-27262 This black Toyota Land Cruiser is used…
05-D-27262 This black Toyota Land Cruiser is used by Mayo’s Civil Defence team for non-emergency transportation.
05-D-26867 This Toyota 4×4 is used as an…
05-D-26867 This Toyota 4×4 is used as an Operation Support Unit by the Civil Defence.
06-D-56584 The Civil Defence operate this Dublin…
06-D-56584 The Civil Defence operate this Dublin-registered VW Transporter ambulance.
302 RZO is a Dodge fire / salvage vehicle. The roof…
302 RZO is a Dodge fire / salvage vehicle. The roof-mounted ladders have been removed and two of the blue flashing lights have been removed from the front.
95-D-41827 This is a Nissan 4×4 King Cab…
95-D-41827 This is a Nissan 4×4 King Cab that is used for search and rescue work by the Civil Defence. It is equipped with a rooftop floodlight and blue lights, as well as a winch surrounded by bull bars.
NZS 302 This Land Rover 130 allows equipment to be…
NZS 302 This Land Rover 130 allows equipment to be carried inside as well as on the roof. The spare tyre is absent (which improved rear visibility) and it has a single rotating blue light at the front of the roof.
87-C-14529 This Dennis Civil Defence fire & rescue …
87-C-14529 This Dennis Civil Defence fire & rescue response unit is an ex-UK appliance. It carries some equipment but is primarily used as a control unit. Notice that it also carries the ‘star of life’ symbol behind the cab which is normally used on ambulances.
98-D-69482 The Civil Defence also operate ambulances…
98-D-69482 The Civil Defence also operate ambulances. This is a Ford Transit conversion which is used for secondary response work. On the roof are two large blue flashing lights and twin air horns.
A Civil Defence rigid inflatable boat. This can be…
A Civil Defence rigid inflatable boat. This can be towed to a lake or river by a semi-marked Land Rover Defender. Notice the blue light bar that can be used to attract the attention of mariners.
90-C-14592 is a Dennis fire appliance which…
90-C-14592 is a Dennis fire appliance which is operated by the Civil Defence. It is decked out in the usual yellow paint scheme of the Civil Defence with the crest on the front doors. Their motto ‘when it counts we’re there’ is written very small below it.
04-C-21647 This is an Irish Red Cross ambulance…
04-C-21647 This is an Irish Red Cross ambulance based in County Cork in the South of the Republic.
The rear view of the Ford Transit conversion.
09-WD-497 This 2009 Fiat Panda ambulance car…
09-WD-497 This 2009 Fiat Panda ambulance car is operated by the Order of Malta, Ireland.
08-OY-3075 This Offaly-registered HSE Ford…
08-OY-3075 This Offaly-registered HSE Ford Mondeo is used as a rapid response car.
This 2007 VW Crafter ambulance is used by Medical…
This 2007 VW Crafter ambulance is used by Medical Ambulance Service. You can see the ‘police style’ blue and white checkers down the side and the red line forming a heartbeat pattern.
06-KE-11136 This is an Irish rapid response…
06-KE-11136 This is an Irish rapid response car in the form of a Hyundai Santa Fe. It was converted to an ambulance by Wilker and operates out of Limerick City.
05-LK-3434 Another vehicle of the Irish …
05-LK-3434 Another vehicle of the Irish HSE National Ambulance Service is this Mercedes Benz Sprinter 416 CDI conversion by Wilker. It also operated out of Limerick City station.
01-C-15593 This is a St. John Ambulance Crusader…
01-C-15593 This is a St. John Ambulance Crusader spotted in Cork city centre. It has the same livery as its UK equivalents.
00-LK-5361 This Peugeot 406 estate is an…
00-LK-5361 This Peugeot 406 estate is an example of a rapid response vehicle used in Limerick. In the background is a traditional Ford Transit-based ambulance.
05-C-22320 This Ford Transit-based emergency…
05-C-22320 This Ford Transit-based emergency ambulance is responding on blues and twos to a call to a man suffering with angina.
01-CE-2480 Airport police in County Clare have this…
01-CE-2480 Airport police in County Clare have this bright yellow Ford Focus for their duties.
05-D-64558 Dublin Airport Police operate this smart…
05-D-64558 Dublin Airport Police operate this smart 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
08-D-63578 Also at Dublin Airport is the Land …
08-D-63578 Also at Dublin Airport is the Land Rover Discovery 3.
08-D-67698 The Irish Coast Guard have this 2008 Toyota…
08-D-67698 The Irish Coast Guard have this 2008 Toyota Landcruiser as part of their fleet.
08-KY-4193 This County Kerry emergency doctor …
08-KY-4193 This County Kerry emergency doctor Kia Cee’d is run by the South Doc Service.
The rear view of the Kia estate, showing the green and yellow rear chevrons, instead of the more usual orange and yellow.
07-D-87223 and 04-D-70992 are a Ford Mondeo …
07-D-87223 and 04-D-70992 are a Ford Mondeo and Toyota Land Cruiser that are both with the Irish Coastguard.
This Toyota Land Cruiser is assigned to the Garda…
This Toyota Land Cruiser is assigned to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. It is fitted with a light bar and dark red / silver battenburg markings. The service deals independently with problems and complaints made against members of the Garda.
06-D-37018 is a Land Rover Discovery 3 that…
06-D-37018 is a Land Rover Discovery 3 that is used by the Blue Cross animal welfare charity. It is seen here in the corporate colours towing a horse ambulance trailer box. The charity provides cover at all Irish horse race meetings as well as day-to-day cover for road accidents etc. In 2007 the service had a total of four vehicles.
Here is a second example of a Discovery outside…
Here is a second example of a Discovery outside the Irish Blue Cross HQ in Dublin. Under Irish regulations, they can use blue flashing lights (which are magnetically attached) in appropriate situations.
98-D-53527 and 98-D-53531. The Blue Cross also…
98-D-53527 and 98-D-53531. The Blue Cross also operate the previous mark of the Discovery, a pair of which are shown here with horse boxes. They are two 1998 Ambulance units at Punchestown Racecourse in April 2002.
02-D-73692 This is a Toyota Avensis Airport…
02-D-73692 This is a Toyota Avensis Airport Police car.
02-D-37953 The rear view of a similar car, showing…
02-D-37953 The rear view of a similar car, showing the high visibility rear chevrons and amber flashing light for airside use.
05-CE-2282 This Clare-registered Airport Police…
05-CE-2282 This Clare-registered Airport Police car is a Ford Mondeo and has a dual-colour light bar.
91-D-48305 is a Mercedes Benz 1120 truck that…
91-D-48305 is a Mercedes Benz 1120 truck that is used by Dublin Airport Police. It is designated as a incident control unit and is decked out with blue, red, amber and white lights.
This Ford Transit is used by the volunteers of…
This Ford Transit is used by the volunteers of the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team in County Wicklow.
95-D-34915 This Nissan Patrol is being used in…
95-D-34915 This Nissan Patrol is being used in the Republic of Ireland by the military police. You can see that it is fitted with blue lights and has a luminous yellow strip over green paintwork.
This airport police 4×4 has been fitted out with…
This airport police 4×4 has been fitted out with a clear roof-mounted light bar and unusually sized writing down the side of the car.
01-D-87690 The Irish Coastguard operate this 4×4…
01-D-87690 The Irish Coastguard operate this 4×4 Mitsubishi Pajero for emergency work.
01-C-949 This Ford Fiesta is used by the…
01-C-949 This Ford Fiesta is used by the Airport Police in Ireland. Its distinctive yellow colour and amber flashing lights make it stand out on the apron. Notice that the light bar on the roof has amber and blue lenses.
The rear view of the same Fiesta. You can see that a huge matrix sign is mounted on the roof. It can read stop, follow me, <<= or =>>. Also notice that a blue filter has been placed over half of the amber beacon on the roof.
04-D-58773 This Ford Transit Connect van is…
04-D-58773 This Ford Transit Connect van is used by the Harbour Police. It is fitted with a Trail Blazer blue light with integral siren on the roof.
This Nissan Terrano is operated by Irish Customs…
This Nissan Terrano is operated by Irish Customs & Excise. On the roof is a full-width blue light bar, flood light and amber flashing beacon.
03-D-51516 This Ford Explorer is used…
03-D-51516 This Ford Explorer is used by the airport police at Cork Airport. It is liveried very differently to the local Garda vehicles, with a band of blue and white checkers down each side and a dual purpose light bar. The amber lights can flash when it is driving on the apron, and the blue lights to indicate an emergency. Four large spot lamps on the roof help when patrolling at night.
E842 JYV is an ex-London Saxon fire appliance…
E842 JYV is an ex-London Saxon fire appliance that is in preservation.
VUG 307R This small fire appliance is a 1976…
VUG 307R This small fire appliance is a 1976 Dodge decked out in red and white. The badge on the door says “Commerland Fire Service”, which is operated by Yorkshire Classic Campers.
HSU 109A This 1963 Land Rover Redwing is fitted…
HSU 109A This 1963 Land Rover Redwing is fitted with a Winkworth emergency warning bell and single blue flashing light. The writing on the side simply says “Fire Brigade”. It spent 27 years with South of Scotland Electricity Board before moving into preservation.
URO 552 This is a ex-Hertfordshire 1955 Bedford…
URO 552 This is a ex-Hertfordshire 1955 Bedford B series water tender. From the front it looks like it could still be operational.
The side view of the same ex-front line appliance. Clearly its role has changed as the water tank and equipment lockers have been replaced to make a mobile a coffee shop called Coffee Engine!
NOL 196X This ex-Birmingham Airport Fire Service…
NOL 196X This ex-Birmingham Airport Fire Service Boughton with Carmichael bodywork is currently in preservation.
SXF 159 This is an Austin A40 which carries…
SXF 159 This is an Austin A40 which carries AFS crests and a sign saying “Property of the Scottish Home Office”. It was in active use from 1956 to 1968 as a staff car amongst other duties.
The rear view of the AFS car
XYM 677 This is a 1960 Matchless G3LS motorbike…
XYM 677 This is a 1960 Matchless G3LS motorbike which was with the AFS. It has a 350cc engine and was stored in a Scottish aircraft hanger with eight other examples when the AFS disbanded in 1968. 11 years later it was sold to a private owner.
The rear view of the Matchless, showing the canvas panniers and solitary rear light (arm signals were used for turning).
PGW 590 This Bedford Self propelled pump now…
PGW 590 This Bedford Self propelled pump now leads an easier life advertising Christmas trees!
30 AG 88 This vintage Dennis is an example…
30 AG 88 This vintage Dennis is an example of an RAF fire service vehicle.
AY 552 is a GMC Fire six-wheeled fire appliance…
AY 552 is a GMC Fire six-wheeled fire appliance that is now preserved at Doncaster Aircraft Museum.
SAL 999F is an ERF fire appliance and 12 ET 99 …
SAL 999F is an ERF fire appliance and 12 ET 99 is a former AFS Bedford self propelled pump, both owned and preserved by the Heritage Fire Service.
TRM 780X is a Dodge/Carmichael appliance from…
TRM 780X is a Dodge/Carmichael appliance from 1981.