Category: FIRE

V70 LVO This is a Volvo V70 Auto that was manufactured in 2002…



V70 LVO This is a Volvo V70 Auto that was manufactured in 2002. This is used by Cheshire Fire & Rescue service and is part of the ATACC – Anaesthesia, Trauma and Critical Care – team.



This is a front view of the vehicle displaying the FIRE markings and the unusual storage container on the top. A Volvo with the same registration used to be liveried as a Doctor car with ATACC.

NX05 FVA This Land Rover Defender has been extended to carry equipment …



NX05 FVA This Land Rover Defender has been extended to carry equipment for its role as a Water Rescue Unit with Cleveland Fire Brigade.



The rear view, showing that there is even more storage space on the roof.



A key asset to the rescue unit is this Valiant rigid inflatable boat with Mercury engine. It carries blue flashing lights and is called Wrighty.

Merseyside fast response fire bikes are shown here alongside a regular …



Merseyside fast response fire bikes are shown here alongside a regular fire motorbike. The fast response bikes are used to put out small fires without the need for an appliance to attend. They work in pairs and the rider has specially designed clothes that are suitable for riding the motorbike and fire fighting. Water or foam is directed at the fire from lances just visible on the rear.

YJ58 XEB This Land Rover is operated by North Yorkshire FRS and …



YJ58 XEB This Land Rover is operated by North Yorkshire FRS and is used for tasks such as responding to moorland emergencies. It has blue lights on the roof and front grille and chunky wheels for off-road calls. In this photograph it is towing a trailer that was carrying an old car for firefighters to practice extrications.