Fire Engines Photos

The old Northern Ireland Fire Authority Dennis F8 appliances had an "Ulster" badge put on the front by Dennis when they bought a large number for their "rural" retained stations. Although the older first delivered appliances didn't have the badge.

Added by Bryan Sweeney on 11 November 2006.

This appliance is suitable for rural firefighting role.

Added by Bomba Boy on 29 November 2006.

Marcel,

Was this picture taken in 2006? How was the condition close up? Did it look as if it was still in good condition?

Thanks,

Andy

Added by Andy on 20 May 2008.

Andy, so far I can remember this Dennis wasn't looking in a bad shape. But I'm not a preservation expert ;-)

Added by Marcel on 20 May 2008.

Marcel,

Thanks for that, this appliance was first based at King Street in Aberdeen before transferring to Nairn as part of the Pre-1975 North eatsern Fire Brigade. Nairn became part of Highlands and Islands Fire Brigade and that's why it ended up in Inverness. This vehicle is currently for sale if anyone is interested. I thought about it but due to other commitments, baby on the way and no room to store it there's no point in buying it! It's on the UK Auto Trader Website and I hope it gets a good home!!

Added by Andy on 25 May 2008.

Hi Everyone

Just to let you know that I have bought the Dennis F8 to join my collection of vintage vehicles in Malta GC.

The old girl will be fully restored by early next year and will be exhibited (on loan) with the Malta Historic Vehicles Trust.

Please visit the Malta Historic Vehicles Trust website on www.maltahistoricvehicles.com

Many thanks

George Said
Malta GC

Added by George Said on 24 November 2008.

The F8 is a Pump or Water Tender Not a Pump Escape as it carries at 35 ft wooden Ajax ladder

Added by Barrie Green on 25 November 2008.

George, Congratulations! Are you going to restore it as Malta pump or leave it as North Eastern Fire Brigade/Highlands & islands Fire Brigade?

Added by Andy on 25 November 2008.

Hi andy

I'm not sure yet - basically I have the option to restore it as an Admiralty Fire Engine or to leave it as it is. the Royal Navy version would be more relevant and representative of what served in Malta. However, I am most undecided.

George

Added by George Said on 26 November 2008.

Hello Everyone

Just a short note to let you know that on Christmas Eve KSA363 arrived safely in Malta and that restoration work is already underway on her! She has had her braking system serviced and tomorrow she should be started up. Tomorrow work on her body will commence also. I mst note that I managed to acquire her through the help of Mr Aidan Fisher of HCB Angus fame who sourced and inspected the vehicle on my behalf! Hopefully she should be completed in March!

By the way, as you can see her front wheels seem to be wrong as they are obviously bedford rims. If anyone knows where I can get two front dennis wheels please do let me know!

Thanks and regards

George Said
Malta GC

Added by George Said on 28 December 2008.

Hi
I do love the f8's i work for cheshire FRS and have worked on (and restored) their dennis f7 runs beautifully! gorgeous machines, im also working on a leyland the service have acquired.


Added by Steve Woolham on 17 June 2009.

does anyone know anything about the F8 that was sitting at newbridge yard last week?. I noticed it on my way back out from stores, it was sitting behind the M plate scannys

Added by Stevie Murray on 25 September 2009.

Just a short note to let you know that this dennis has been undergoing restoration since Christmas 2008 and is now nearly ready. It has been mostly rebuilt as the wooden structure was largely rotten. However, much of its original parts were retained including all the aluminium cladding, etc. It should be ready very soon and I will be sending you photos of how it was.

Thanks

George

Added by George on 27 September 2009.

Thanks for the update George and good luck with it. I wonder if I can ask if you have any information on the four Ford D-Series appliances that Norfolk Fire Service (UK) sent to Malta for further service? Have any survived to be preserved and if so, what condition are they in please?
Hope you can help,
Chris.

Added by Chris Wood on 27 September 2009.

Chris

I don't have much information on these except that one still exists and we are in the process of rescuing it for our collection. Please view our website to see our collection on www.maltahistoricvehicles.com

I will keep you updated if we manage to acquire the old girl!

Many thanks

George

Added by George Said on 28 September 2009.

Thank you for that George. I have enjoyed looking at your website in the last year or so and had seen a reference to a D-series but didn't know if it was one of 'ours'. I wish you success in your quest to save her.
Chris.

Added by Chris Wood on 29 September 2009.

You mention the wheeltrims, looking like Bedford type, those fitted are the originals, fitted by Dennis. I once had to buy a pair for my F8. Good luck with the restoration.

Added by Mike Williams on 20 November 2009.

F8 TLG 328 ex Rolls Royce Crewe works appliance now on long-term display at the North West Museum of Road Transport St Heles Lancs, excellent condition and fully equipped.

Added by Geoff on 11 February 2012.

anyone visiting up North The Museum in St.Helens is well worth a visit as they have a number of appliances on display, and if you want a cuppa it is served form a NFS Canteen Van. It is only open on Weekends though.

Added by Dave Price on 12 February 2012.

The North West museum of Road Transport at St. Helens (to give it it's full title :-)) will be holding an emergency services event day on 4th March if anyone is interested. Being local, I'll hopefully be there with my police Omega and paramedic ST1100.

Added by Carl McKenna on 12 February 2012.

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