Category: OTHERS

YP58 HBF Mines Rescue have this Ford Transit as the ‘first away’ emergency response …



YP58 HBF Mines Rescue have this Ford Transit as the ‘first away’ emergency response vehicle at Kellingley Mine. It is fitted with two blue light bars on the roof as well as repeaters in the front grille.



The front, showing how it would be seen in your rear view mirror. In addition to the blue flashing lights are wig-wag headlights.



The rear, showing the smart livery and high-visibility chevrons.



In the back is an array of equipment including breathing apparatus, stretcher and lighting.



The vehicle on stand-by outside the rescue station.

TRL 319 This 2007 Volvo V70 D5 is covered in bright red and orange decals to make it …



TRL 319 This 2007 Volvo V70 D5 is covered in bright red and orange decals to make it stand out on the roads. It is used by the Department for Transport’s Transport Research Laboratory for collision investigation work. It carries a personalised registration plate and a full-width amber light bar. The team use the car to analyse road collisions and provide expert witness accounts.



A look at the back of the Volvo. Notice that the livery extends onto the alloy wheels.

V7 ADC Here a vehicle used by the Glasgow Humane Society carries one of the rescue …



V7 ADC Here a vehicle used by the Glasgow Humane Society carries one of the rescue craft on its roof rack.



The rear view on a different occasion when it is towing a boat with another rescue boat affixed on top. Different waterways in Greater Glasgow require different craft and can be dangerous especially in the winter months with frozen waterways and floating ice slabs.

FH07 OES Leicestershire FRS use this silver Ford Transit Connect as an Urban Search…



FH07 OES Leicestershire FRS use this silver Ford Transit Connect as an Urban Search and Rescue Dog Unit. The Leicestershire International SAR Team has two dogs and two dog handlers that are used in the UK and overseas.



The rear view. The van is air conditioned for the dogs’ comfort. The unit has seen service at building collapses, major transport incidents, explosions, construction accidents, and natural disasters.

HF51 LVR A Nissan Terrano II that is based on Northumberland’s Holy…



HF51 LVR A Nissan Terrano II that is based on Northumberland’s Holy Island or Lindisfarne. The island can be accessed by a causeway twice a day during low tide, but outside of these times it is a true island.



The rear view. Notice the red lights integrated into the roof light bar. In the background is the small base for the vehicle.



Looking over the bonnet of the Terrano at Lindisfarne Castle, one of many castles down the Northumberland coastline.

FL56 UNR This is a Dog Control Ford Transit Connect that is operated…



FL56 UNR This is a Dog Control Ford Transit Connect that is operated by ‘Community Protection’ in Nottingham. This police-style service is a collaboration between Nottingham City Council and Nottingham Police.



The side view, showing the police-style markings. The service was created to tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental crime. Officers issue fines covering a range of misdemeanours.