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SF07 PYJ Scottish FRS Mercedes Benz 616D / JDC

SF07 PYJ
Scottish FRS
Mercedes Benz 616D / JDC
The only fire vehicle based on the island of Jura. It has nearly 150 square miles to cover but the permanent population is less than 200 people meaning fire calls are few and far between.

RGC 779 Auxiliary Fire Service Bedford RLHZ

RGC 779
Auxiliary Fire Service
Bedford RLHZ
This Yellow Goddess was used in Northern Ireland, most recently in the early 2000s during firefighter strikes. The army were concerned that the vehicles would be attacked and so they were fitted with guards over the windows and locker handles were removed. The most obvious change was that there were painted yellow to distinguish them from other green military vehicles.

HM Coastguard Rocket Rescue Cart

HM Coastguard
Rocket Rescue Cart
This horse-drawn cart was stationed at Bridlington and was built at some point between 1870 and 1910. Equipment carried includes rope ladders, cork helmets, cork lifebelt and rope with a cane attached to one end. Regular exercise drills allowed the volunteers to perfect rescue techniques and prize money was awarded to those who could throw the farthest.