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DDC 1 Carrying Cleveland Fire’s historic cherished number plate DDC1 is their 2012 …



DDC 1 Carrying Cleveland Fire’s historic cherished number plate DDC1 is their 2012 Incident Command Unit.



The rear view of the substantial vehicle. On the side can be seen a TV screen that can show information or TV news channels.



Inside the command unit is like a modern office. Various desks are available as well as a briefing area around a circular table, as seen in the background (at the rear of the vehicle).



The modern feel extends to the entrance where blue LEDs illuminate the steps and the service’s crest is etched into the glass panels.

A very early fire appliance dating from 1678. This is not a replica – it is original and well …



A very early fire appliance dating from 1678. This is not a replica – it is original and well over 300 years old. It was built in London by John Keeling. It originally stood on wheels and the mechanism in the centre had arms on either side (now missing) for four men to pump the water. One further man stood on top and used the hose. The barrel had to be constantly re-filled with buckets of water by further assistants.



A model of the fire appliance showing how it would have looked from new with all of the pieces in place. After the Great Fire of London in 1666, more of this type of fire appliance were ordered and by 1700 their use had become commonplace.

LD58 DNO A Yamaha FJR that is used as a special blood bike to replenish sticks carried …



LD58 DNO A Yamaha FJR that is used as a special blood bike to replenish sticks carried by the Kent Air Ambulance. It is the first bike of its type and is an ex-police bike that is now operated by SERV Kent. The bike goes to the air base each night to swap unused blood for fresh.



The side of the bike. The bike is also able to replenish the air ambulance at an emergency scene if required.



The rear of the FJR. The bike is fitted with blue lights and siren and is registered as an emergency vehicle and the blue lights are used by trained, experienced riders. Note the covert blue lights in the indicator clusters rather than a traditional light pole fitted to the pannier.