LX11 AFE This Volvo XC70 is a 4×4 rapid response car that was new to London Ambulance Service in summer 2011. Notice the four flashing lights fitted into the grille.
The rear view of the 2.4 litre diesel car
LJ04 YLX is a Vauxhall Movano that is used by London Ambulance as a Tender Vehicle. It is fitted with blue lights, carries a basic LAS livery and ius used to transport equipment.
The rear view.
D655 DRP This is a 1987 Leyland Redline bus that has been converted into a mobile treatment centre for St. John. It has the same livery as the Crusader ambulances and has two blue light bars on the roof. It was still operational in 2011.
The rear overhead view. Skylights let additional light into the treatment area and a yellow telescopic communications aerial can be seen on the rear.
WX10 HXO A Mercedes Sprinter ambulance. This is one of a fleet of vehicles introduced in 2010-11 that were to replace ageing vehicles in Cornwall. This ambulance is operated by the South Western Ambulance Service and seen here at Helston Ambulance Station.
MX04 FVW This Ex-Northwest Ambulance vehicle is now operated by AM Medical Services (South) Ltd., a private service who work in the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire areas.
This Motorcycle is used by Severn Ambulance and Medical Services (SAMS), a volunteer group who operate in the West Country. Its call sign is SA004, SAMS often undertake medical cover in hard to reach places so this bike is ideal for this purpose.
This is a Toyota 4×4 response vehicle used for covering events off road.
H3 LPW This Isuzu Trooper 4×4 is a standard ambulance response vehicle used mainly for covering events off road. This type of response vehicle does not generally carry patients but gets quickly to their aid. The registration is spaced so it reads like “Help”.
The private ambulance is seen here towing a quad bike that has blue lights and sirens and can be used for covering events and going through muddy fields.
RG04 AYS This Renault Laguna was made in 2004. This is a fast response car in red instead of the more common white. It is operated by a private medical service company.
S936 KDY This was manufactured in 1998 and is an imported Mazda van. This is part of Venturers search and rescue team’s emergency response fleet.
This Volvo XC70 ambulance emergency rapid response vehicle (rrv) is on display here. These vehicles can reach higher speeds and are usually manned by a paramedic or an Emergency Care Practitioner.
EA09 UJB This is an Essex St. John Ambulance vehicle. It is an Isuzu that was produced in 2009. It is fitted with blue lights and sirens.
HX57 PNE This is part of the Red Cross Fire & Emergency Support. These vehicles can help at major fires by becoming a temporary home for displaced residents. They carry everyday essential supplies such as toothbrushes, clothing and food and are manned by trained volunteers of the British Red Cross.
WU59 WWK This Mitsubishi is operated by MedRoc and is crewed by medics, people who have any type of emergency medical aid qualification. This pro-active vehicle is equipped with blue flashing lights that can be seen operating in the photo.
ROT 743M Yorkshire Rose Ambulance Service have this 1973 Range Rover. It is fitted with a blue flashing beacon on the roof that can be extended upwards. It is fitted with a range of further blue flashing lights around the bodywork and two tone horns are mounted on the roof too.
The side view.
The rear view showing an unusual symbol for an emergency vehicle, a Christian fish.
N136 LEG A Ford Maverick operated by Event EMS. This is the first vehicle owned by the Darlington-based company that covers motorcross and equestrian events.
The rear view. The vehicle carries a spinal board as well as a range of other medical equipment.
L930 RWU Another Ford Maverick operated by Event EMS. It is the second vehicle owned by the company and is shown here with a temporary combined lightbar/siren unit on the roof until a permanent light bar is fitted.
The rear view. Both vehicles shown had no previous emergency services background and were converted by Event EMS.
R49 DDV This is a Vauxhall Frontera that is marked as an ambulance and is used for blue light driver training by Roadcraft Driver Training Ltd.
YN07 GFZ This Yorkshire-registered Vauxhall Combo is used by London Ambulance Service for community resuscitation training.
MV53 HPU This is a British Red Cross Land Rover ambulance. It carries a red and yellow colour scheme and two bars of lights on the roof.
The rear view.
LK10 BWP This is a privately operated High Dependency Unit. It is used to transport patients between hospitals on behalf of the NHS. They are slightly taller than other ambulances making it easier for medics to move around in the rear.
RX03 WKY This Mercedes Vito is part of the Patient Transport Services for the North East Ambulance Service. Their staff do not respond to emergencies but are trained in basic first aid.
WN04 ZZH This St John Ambulance from Avon HQ is on an Emergency Call at night. It has big tyres fit for most terrain encountered.
OU07 AAF This St. John Ambulance Nissan Pathfinder is one of the 2007 editions to St. John’s. It is dealing with calls in winter conditions that are no problem for this 4×4 vehicle.
The rear view of the Pathfinder, displaying a large St. John Ambulance logo.
A St. John Ambulance Nissan Pathfinder battling through snowy conditions. Notice the illuminated ambulance sign in the centre of the light bar.
V710 HLH This silver Ford Focus is with the PHS ambulance service in Wales.
The rear view showing the Welsh Dragon symbol and ‘PHS’ wording, alongside NHS logos.
L402 SKV This VW Transporter is one of St. John Ambulance’s Command Units. In the command units are desks for the Silver Officer (On Scene Command) and the Radio Control. More modern vehicles have satellite dishes and aerials on top.
This is a rear view of the Command Unit showing that it’s based at Warwickshire’s headquarters.
ND08 SVC This Mazda is one of Medroc’s Cars. The company supplies medical professionals to large events. This is a Rapid Response unit fitted with blues & twos ready to go on a call.
The rear view, showing the high visibility markings and ‘Medic’ wording.
SY10 XZU This is a Ford Fiesta used by the Scottish Ambulance Service based in Fort William. It’s a five gear manual and front wheel drive.
This is the view of the back of the car.
OU04 HHV This is a Nissan Patrol operated by the South Western Ambulance Service. Notice the additional height to the roof which allows medics to move around easier in the back.
The rear view, showing the unusual rear shape due to the heightened roof and removal of spare wheel.