Category: FIRE

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)

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.

GK02 ZNF A Volvo FLH220 / Saxon water carrier with the Isle of Wight FRS.



The rear view of the striking vehicle.

V390 FDL A Mercedes 1124AF / JDC that is used by Isle of Wight FRS.

FJ62 ECW Derbyshire FRS use this Vauxhall Movano van as a non-emergency minibus.



The rear.

NK10 DHE A Volvo / JDC rescue pump based at Newcastle’s Elswick fire station (officially called Newcastle West Community Fire Station). It is operated by Tyne and Wear FRS.



The rear.

This Rover 400-series has had a basic livery added as well as a blue flashing light to become a rapid response vehicle at a motorsport event.

KR13 YYT North Yorkshire FRS have this 2013 Vauxhall Movano for workshop staff to use.



The rear.

YJ60 EKM, YJ60 EKN Two North Yorkshire FRS appliances from York are parked up near to fire fighters who are keeping fit by playing football.

VN60 WLC Nimbus fire have this Nissan Nivara in service.



The rear.

VE10 TZO Nimbus Fire have this VW Transporter in service.

PX13 HFZ This Skoda Yeti is used as a fire dog unit by the independent K9 Response. It has two dog cages fitted as well as a CCTV system that allows multiple users to view the live images on a laptop or smart phone. The main uses are for fire investigation, education, reduction of hoax call outs and scene management.



The rear view.

N925 ERH A Dennis Rapier / Carmichael water rescue tender with Humberside FRS. When introduced it was one of four identical vehicles with sequential registration plates



A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.



A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.



A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.



A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.



A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.



A close up look at some of the details around the vehicle.

YJ54 EHT A Scania / Emergency One water rescue tender based at Brigg, Humberside.



The rear view.



Another look at the appliance in the low sun.