NK07 FHR This Vauxhall Vivaro is operated by Durham Constabulary.
The rear view showing the hatch where the camera will be deployed from.
A closer look at the hatch with the speed detecting camera now on show.
Inside an officer operates the camera and ancillary equipment.
A closer look at the camera seen from the operator’s viewpoint.
79289 A Mercedes Sprinter ambulance conversion used for front line response on Guernsey.
The rear view showing the standard livery used.
A close up look at the service’s badge.
Two rigid inflatable boats are shown here that are deployed by the ambulance service on Guernsey to sea or inland waterways. They are transported on trailers by Land Rovers.
This Swiss folding bike is deployed at pre-planned events by Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey. It is useful as a rapid response unit when roads are closed and crowds have gathered.
This go-kart, complete with flashing blue light and siren, is one of a pair used by Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey when teaching children about the ambulance service.
The rear view of the toy.
47503 Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey use this Toyota van to transport goods to and from their health care equipment centre.
62530 A Subaru Legacy that is operated by Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey.
The rear view.
827 NTC An MG A Roadster dating from 1960. This type of police vehicle was used for traffic policing duties, including on the new motorways. Notice the large black wailing siren mounted on the front.
A closer look at the illuminated police sign and amber warning light (a predecessor of the blue flashing light).
A look over the shoulder of the driver. It was normal practice to drive the car with the roof folded down so other motorists could see the police uniforms.
On the rear is an illuminated ‘police stop’ sign. The ‘stop’ part would be illuminated when requiring a motorist to pull over. This was done by first overtaking the target car, in contrast to today where stops are made from behind.
PX07 BGF, PX09 CUV, PX58 BFZ Here is a line up of three Cumbria Police vehicles outside stone-built Windermere police station. Notice the all of the vehicle carry Cumbria’s standard Vector light bar of five lights arranged in a V-shape. Left to right are a Peugeot Expert, a Ford Transit and a Ford Transit Connect.
BX10 LJU Here is a Met Police Mitsubishi Shogun. Four police officers inside observe passing traffic and pedestrians.
The rear view.
Closest to the camera is St Oswald, a fisheries patrol vessel based in North Shields. It carries a fast rigid inflatable boat to quickly approach fishing boats and climb aboard for inspections.
Moored alongside it is a Royal Navy vessel HMS Example, a patrol and training vessel attached to the Northumbria University Royal Naval Unit. HMS Example is part of the 1st Patrol Boat Squadron (1PBS).
YJ60 FOH A North Yorkshire FRS Land Rover descends a steep cobbled slope to launch the fire boat it carries on a trailer.
This is Flying Christine III, the ambulance boat based on Guernsey in the Channel Islands. It has undergone a few different livery changes over the years. It is a lifeline for emergency and routine medical calls between the islands. In Summer 2012 the boat made a special trip to London to be part of the Thames River Pageant as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The side view of the vessel that is operated by Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey. It is 45 feet long and was launched in 1994. It can deal with incident on ships as well as transporting casualties from the land.
The stern view of the boat with the picturesque, colourful buildings of St Peter Port forming the backdrop.
This small boat is used to reach the Flying Christine III from the shore.
PKZ 4844 This Browns / Volvo FL250 is the only fire engine on the island of Rathlin, off the North Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland. It is seen here exiting the Rescue Station which is shared with the Coastguard.
A look at the full length of the appliance. You can just see the sideways facing blue flashing lights mounted at the back of the step into the cab.
The rear view of the appliance. It holds the claim of being the only fire appliance in Northern Ireland to be based on an island. It is manned by a fully retained volunteer crew who spend two hours per week training. However sometimes a full year can pass without any call outs. If back-up was required at a call, this could take about an hour to come by car ferry from the mainland.
LK56 KJF An unusual use for green flashing lights is shown here on these two cars on the Crown Estate in Windsor. The wardens’ cars are a Ford Fiesta and a Vauxhall Astra. The Fiesta in the foreground also has two white spotlights on the roof.
This is Rescue Water Craft 15 (RWC-015), part of the RNLI’s beach lifeguard service.
A closer look at the side of the craft.
Here a demonstration shows how the float at the rear is sued to carry people back to shore.
A rear look at the float that is covered in handles to help people pull themselves onto it.
A very simple method of transport is this RNLI Lifeguard surf board. It is held in a special cradle and is picked up by lifeguards as they run from the lookout post to the sea.
J108092 The Jersey Coastguard use this dark blue Subaru Forester. It is fitted with a dual-colour light bar of amber and blue. It follows a similar colour scheme to the Her Majesty’s Coastguard in mainland UK.
The rear view of the Forester.
J13894 Jersey Customs use this silver Honda CRV for their Customs and Immigration Service.
The rear view, showing the service’s crest and the all-amber light bar.
J99403 This Mercedes Benz Sprinter (with UVM bodywork) shows the livery used by ambulances with the States of Jersey Ambulance Service.
The rear view of the vehicle showing the electric loading ramp.
J99102 In this action shot, a States of Jersey ambulance races to an emergency call.
14576 This Land Rover Defender is used by the Civil Defence service on the island of Guernsey. On the roof is an amber light bar, a green rotating beacon and a white searchlight. Green flashing beacons are permitted on Guernsey for all voluntary emergency services when responding to calls, including when travelling to their base for a call out.
SF05 NLU This DAF LF truck is used for bomb disposal work. It is shown here in a partially covert mode with no exterior writing visible. Fold-down and magnetic signs reveal its use. The vehicle operates in this partially covert mode so as not to alarm the public and to help avoid it becoming a focus for attack.
The rear view.
This red Massey-Ferguson 240 is used as an emergency doctor vehicle on the small Channel Island of Sark. Notice the ‘doctor’ sign on the sun visor and the LED flashing lights on the windscreen.
The rear view. The rear plate reads ‘doctor’ as it is normal to have the owner’s name shown in place of any official registration plate system on the island. The red box is the patient transportation system! It consists of one seat and a storage box. It is lifted off the ground when the tractor is in motion. The cab only has one seat so this bespoke box is essential to transport patients.
Here is the vehicle in use on a misty day showing the red and blue flashing lights.
53802 This car is believed to have been used for a multi-country ramshackle rally. It carries a blue light bar that has been covered up and ‘Mello Yello’ advertising.
The rear view of the Honda Legend showing ‘wild beaver patrol’ wording.
47994 An Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey Skoda Octavia ambulance car races to an emergency call on blues and twos.
At the emergency call. The amount of equipment carried can be seen.
A closer look at the Octavia as it waits back at base for the next call.
The rear view of the car.
YEZ 7127 Belfast Harbour Police operate this VW Tiguan. It is fitted with Tracker as well as the usual police equipment.
The rear view of the Tiguan. Belfast Harbour Police are the only harbour or port police service in the UK to be routinely armed, bringing them in line with their neighbours the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
LEZ 2237 This black Chrysler Grand Voyager people carrier is used by Belfast Harbour Police. It is an unusual choice of police vehicle: the harbour police were given it from another part of the port authority rather than actually choosing it. It originally operated unmarked.
The rear of the Grand Voyager.
XKZ 4852 The second of a pair of VW Tiguans operated by Belfast Harbour Police. The Tiguan was chosen for its chunky tyres that are more resistant to punctures. This is a problem on the many miles of dock-side roads that are often potholed and have debris on them.
The side view, showing the UK-standard police vehicle conspicuity livery.
The rear view.
DEZ 6025 This Ford Galaxy is the fourth and final marked vehicle that is operated by Belfast’s harbour police. It is posed here with the iconic H&W cranes and the Titanic Museum in the background.
A look at the rear of the Galaxy that is used by the armed officers of Belfast’s harbour force.