Five motorbikes and riders line up for a publicity shot for Blood Bikes Manchester.
CX55 UYR, SF02 NSV Two four-wheel vehicles from Blood Bikes Manchester line up with the five bikes. The white van is a Ford Transit Connect and the car is a Volvo V70.
SF08 NXJ A BMW motorbike used by Northumbria Blood Bikes, a charity that was set up in 2013.
The rear.
A close up look at the logo on the front of the bike.
These two mini motos are decked out in blood service colours to promote Northumbria Blood Bikes.
WX07 NNY A BMW motorbike used by Freewheelers in the West Country.
The rear.
LG12 XNC A Piaggio MP3 three-wheeled bike used by Freewheelers blood service charity.
The side view.
A mini moto that is used to publicise the Freewheelers blood bike service.
AE62 EXZ A Volvo V60 on loan from Volvo UK to London Ambulance Service Emergency Responders.
The rear.
EK10 EGJ A Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.2 TDCI that is in service with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
The rear.
PX58 BFZ A Ford Transit Connect from Cumbria Police.
The rear.
PX51 ESO A Nissan Terrano from Cumbria Police. Notice the two white spotlights on the roof.
The rear.
PN12 MXV A Hyundai IX35 used by Cumbria Police. It is a sponsored vehicle and carries no emergency warning equipment.
The rear, showing the print over the rear window.
YJ60 FCL A North Yorkshire Police Ford Ranger. There is only one mention of the force it comes from which is on the bonnet.
The rear.
YJ60 FDP A VW Transporter that is used as a Collision Investigation Unit by North Yorkshire Police.
The rear.
A Ford S-max police dog unit demonstration car.
CX61 AXD A BMW X5 police demonstration car.
This golf-buggy style vehicle carries police battenburg markings. It was one of a number of such vehicles used for transporting visitors to an emergency services show from the car park to the main entrance.
The rear of the eight-seater.
DK08 FWF, DK08 FWH Two Yamaha FJR 1300s from Cheshire Police.
The rear view of the pair.
DK60 BBE Cheshire Police have this Vauxhall Astra.
The rear.
DK62 CRJ A Cheshire Police Hyundai i30.
DK61 EFG The rear view of an identical vehicle from Cheshire’s fleet.
DK54 HSU A Cheshire Police Range Rover stands by one of the signs it carries.
The rear view of the capable all-rounder.
DK58 COA A Volvo V70 from Cheshire Police’s fleet.
The rear, with doors and boot open.
R243 CMB A 1998 Land Rover Defender, still in service with Cheshire Police in 2013.
The rear and side view of the slightly tired looking Land Rover.
WV59 OLE A Mitsubishi Shogun from Cheshire Police.
DK05 DCO A Vauxhall Corsa from Cheshire Police. It carries no blue flashing lights and could be drives by PCSOs.
The rear.
HW06 FGJ Cowes fire station on the Isle of Wight with their single rescue pump ready for action.
A closer look at the 2006 Mercedes 1328 Atego/JDC appliance.
The brigade crest on the door.
The rear.
R887 MJT A Dennis Sabre that is used for film and TV work. It is operated by Cini Fire Tech.
K335 BHB An ERF ES8 240 water bowser that is operated by Cini Fire Tech.
The fire appliance leads a procession of three vehicles in Cini Tech Fire’s fleet.
J905 WUX A ERF ES8 275 water bowser that is one of two such vehicles with Cini Fire Tech.
The rear view. The rear platform folds down and allows two people to stand and direct the hoses. This is particularly useful when film crews request a large area to be wet, such as a runway. When the vehicle drives down a runway and then back up again, its reach means the whole surface is wet.
R889 MJT A Dennis Sabre operated by Cini Fire Tech. After standing for a long time it was struggling to start. You can see that it is being jump-started by a 1980 Ford Cortina connected to the two 12 volt batteries.
A close up look at the company logo.
HW56 EWP A Citroen Berlingo used as a co-responder vehicle by the Isle of Wight fire and ambulance services.
The rear view of the dual-liveried small van.
KX11 AYW A 2011 Scania P280 CP31 / Polybilt / JDC / Cobra in service with the Isle of Wight fire service at Newport.
The rear.
HW07 FCX A Mitsubishi L200 / Truckman Technical Rescue Unit with the Isle of Wight FRS.
The rear.
HW13 CXM This 2013 aerial ladder platform is a Scania P320 / Angloco / Bronto F32RLER / Cobra vehicle. It is based at Newport, Isle of Wight.
The rear.
E847 LDL A Scania / Charmichael appliance dating from 1987. The aerial ladder platform was in service with Isle of Wight fire and rescue until 2013.
The rear.
HW13 CXM, E847 LDL Here is a 2013 Scania / Angloco / Bronto Skylift lined up with its predecessor, a Scania / Charmichael appliance dating from 1987. The older appliance was retired shortly afterwards and left the Isle of Wight.
HW56 AEC A Mercedes-Benz / JDC Rescue Tender in service with the Isle of Wight FRS.
The rear-mounted crane.
WX13 AYN A Scania P280 CP31 / Polybilt / JDC / Cobra water rescue tender based at Newport, Isle of Wight.
A head-on look at the appliance with blue lights flashing.
N477 PDL A 1996 incident command unit, based at Isle of Wight fire and rescue’s headquarters in Newport. It is a Mercedes 814D / Saxon.
A close up look at the red flashing beacon on the roof.
V391 FDL A 1999 Mercedes 1124AF / JDC appliance that is in service with the Isle of Wight fire and rescue service.
HW58 ALO A DAF LF45.180 / AL Musselwhite foam salvage tender. It is based at the East Cowes station on the Isle of Wight.
The rear view of the lengthy truck.
WX54 VMH a 2004 Prime Mover with Isle of Wight FRS. It is a MAN TG-A26.363 6×2 / Multilift / Marshall SV.
KX61 CWM This rescue pump is based at Ryde fire station, Isle of Wight. It is a Scania P280 CP31 / Polybilt / JDC.
WX13 AYO Ryde’s Scania P280 with call sign T04P1 lines up outside the training facilities along with two reserve appliances (HW51 ELC and V389 FDL)
A preserved fire engine that saw service with Newport Borough Fire Brigade. The very basic vehicle now stands in a large lobby in Ryde fire station (Isle of Wight).
HW61 AFO A Nissan Nivara that is used for light fire service duties on the Isle of Wight.
The rear of the pick up.
V392 FDL Bembridge is a single pump fire station on the Isle of Wight. Here is their Mercedes 1124AF / JDC. Shortly after being photographed in 2013 it was moved to being a reserve appliance and Bembridge got a newer 05-plate model.
HW07 FKB A Ford Fiesta used for road safety initiatives by Isle of Wight fire and rescue service. The car looks very similar to a Hampshire Police vehicle.
The rear.
V388 FDL A 1999 Mercedes 1124AF / JDC fire appliance based at Ventnor, Isle of Wight.
GN55 HWY A 2005 Volvo FLH220 / Saxon / Angloco water carrier that is in service with the Isle of Wight fire and rescue service. It is seen exiting Ventor fire station that is located in the middle of a narrow street of terraced houses. This can make entering and exiting the bays difficult.
The rear view of the water carrier.
HW05 AAZ, GK02 ZNF A Mercedes 1328 Atego / JDC moves out of the bays, leaving a Volvo FLH220 / Saxon behind. Both are based at Freshwater, Isle of Wight.