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Gainsborough WrL, Lincolnshire
With the advent of AssetCo taking over the management of Lincolnshires fleet, all the appliances Lincolnshire had leased off Translinc (the previous leaseholder) were sold off by Translinc. Assetco ordered 33 Brand new Man appliances and the rest of the pumps (mainly WrL's) were replaced with ex London Fire Brigade volvos.
R146KGH is one example, this being the WrL based at Gainsborough, manned by the retained crew. It spent all its London life at New Malden fire station before a breif stint as a reserve and then reconditioned and sent up to Lincolnshire. Currently their are 16 ex London Volvos in active service in lincolnshire with 4 further reserve appliances.
With the advent of AssetCo taking over the management of Lincolnshires fleet, all the appliances Lincolnshire had leased off Translinc (the previous leaseholder) were sold off by Translinc. Assetco ordered 33 Brand new Man appliances and the rest of the pumps (mainly WrL's) were replaced with ex London Fire Brigade volvos.
R146KGH is one example, this being the WrL based at Gainsborough, manned by the retained crew. It spent all its London life at New Malden fire station before a breif stint as a reserve and then reconditioned and sent up to Lincolnshire. Currently their are 16 ex London Volvos in active service in lincolnshire with 4 further reserve appliances.
Thankyou Peter the following London Machines are now in service with Lincolnshire.
All Are WrL's
P469RHV now at Billinghay
P468RHV now at Binbrook
R152KGH now at Boston
P470RHV now at Corby Glenn
R146KGH as above at Gainsborough
P481RHV now at Holbeach
P478RHV now at Kirton
R144KGH now at Louth
R147KGH now at North Sommercotes
R149KGH now at Saxilby
R142KGH now at Skegness
R135KGH now at Sleaford
R135KGH now at Spalding
R136KGH now at Stamford
P484RHV now at Wainfleet
with P473RHV, P471RFW & R140KGH Known reserves
Also the Old BCU is now at Market Rasen R131KGH as the main CU for Lincolnshire
And their are two ex LFB Hp's of which i don't know which ones now at Skegness and Boston.
The above info was correct as of September 2008.
These will be replaced by the next batch of new Mans by 2011/2012.
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 18 January 2009.
All Are WrL's
P469RHV now at Billinghay
P468RHV now at Binbrook
R152KGH now at Boston
P470RHV now at Corby Glenn
R146KGH as above at Gainsborough
P481RHV now at Holbeach
P478RHV now at Kirton
R144KGH now at Louth
R147KGH now at North Sommercotes
R149KGH now at Saxilby
R142KGH now at Skegness
R135KGH now at Sleaford
R135KGH now at Spalding
R136KGH now at Stamford
P484RHV now at Wainfleet
with P473RHV, P471RFW & R140KGH Known reserves
Also the Old BCU is now at Market Rasen R131KGH as the main CU for Lincolnshire
And their are two ex LFB Hp's of which i don't know which ones now at Skegness and Boston.
The above info was correct as of September 2008.
These will be replaced by the next batch of new Mans by 2011/2012.
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 18 January 2009.
I like the ex London Volvo fire engines.
Where are the ex London HP's based at?
Added by Sam Bridges on 08 February 2009.
Where are the ex London HP's based at?
Added by Sam Bridges on 08 February 2009.
Possibly the ex LFB HP are kept as reserves while some are delivered to other brigade. For more info visit www.lfbsite.com
Added by Bomba Boy on 08 February 2009.
Added by Bomba Boy on 08 February 2009.
The two ex-LFB HPs that have found their way to Lincolnshire are N992/993 OHV. They've also been battenburged.
Added by Ian Moore on 09 February 2009.
Added by Ian Moore on 09 February 2009.
Thankyou Ian, I can confirm Skegness's old K reg volvo HP is running out of Lincoln South.
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 09 February 2009.
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 09 February 2009.
Yes, the K registered one that's now running out of Lincoln South is the only one of the original three Lincolnshire HPs that remains in service.
Added by Ian Moore on 10 February 2009.
Added by Ian Moore on 10 February 2009.
Where are the ex-LFB Volvo HP's based at?.
Any news on the new RSV's to replace the Volvo RSV? If yes what make are they?.
Added by Sam Bridges on 01 May 2009.
Any news on the new RSV's to replace the Volvo RSV? If yes what make are they?.
Added by Sam Bridges on 01 May 2009.
Yes they are Man like the new pumps, I don't have any pictures yet due to work commitments and crap weather but the one at Lincoln North is BV57GTZ
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 01 May 2009.
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 01 May 2009.
Stephen, can you please tell me the water capacity of the ex London Volvo's, the Pump make and LPM.
Excellent photograph. I am a fire fighter from Australia. Very interested in all fire appliances.
Added by Graham Dickens on 27 May 2009.
Excellent photograph. I am a fire fighter from Australia. Very interested in all fire appliances.
Added by Graham Dickens on 27 May 2009.
When first introduced to the London fleet back in 1991,the Volvo DPL/Pump,bodywork by Saxon Sanbec carried just 300 gallons of water and delivered 750gpm from its Godiva(four deliveries)pump.
London has a good water supply(hydrants/Thames) that's why these appliances only carried what was needed for a quick attack on the fire.
Most appliances in the UK though have a water carrying capacity of 400 gallons,and a 1000gpm
pump.If someone can convert these details into LITRES for me I'd really appreciate it please,the old brains not what it used to be.
Added by Pete Matten on 27 May 2009.
London has a good water supply(hydrants/Thames) that's why these appliances only carried what was needed for a quick attack on the fire.
Most appliances in the UK though have a water carrying capacity of 400 gallons,and a 1000gpm
pump.If someone can convert these details into LITRES for me I'd really appreciate it please,the old brains not what it used to be.
Added by Pete Matten on 27 May 2009.
I beleive this is the usual spec for them, if someone can confirm would be appreciated.
Auto Gearbox, Allison with electronic selector
Angus Sacol easy access ladder gantry
300 Gallon Tank
115 Litre Foam Tank (with Round the pump proportioner)
Godiva GMA 3600 pump
4 Deliveries
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 27 May 2009.
Auto Gearbox, Allison with electronic selector
Angus Sacol easy access ladder gantry
300 Gallon Tank
115 Litre Foam Tank (with Round the pump proportioner)
Godiva GMA 3600 pump
4 Deliveries
Added by Stephen Kirkpatrick on 27 May 2009.
Pete, thanks for the information. Conversion is W/C 300 galls = 1,350 litres, Pump capacity 750 galls = 3,375 litres. Conversion rate is gallons multiplied 4.5 times.
Added by Graham Dickens on 27 May 2009.
Added by Graham Dickens on 27 May 2009.
Stephen, info received puts the 2 ex London H.P's, Reg. No.N992 to Boston, Reg. No.993 to Skegness.
Added by Graham Dickens on 27 May 2009.
Added by Graham Dickens on 27 May 2009.
What happened that Translinc stopped supplying fire apps. to lincolshire F&Rs?
Added by Paul M. Hillstead on 08 November 2009.
Added by Paul M. Hillstead on 08 November 2009.
Hi chaps this appliance also was based at Mitcham.
Added by Sam Riches on 08 November 2009.
Added by Sam Riches on 08 November 2009.
I wonder if these Volvos' rehab included modifying the tank to the more usual 1, 800 liters? 1350 seems a bit light for county machines, which are quite often needed to tackle fires in areas where water supplies are not too good.
In fact, in most countries, pumpers which have a rural component in their first response area quite often have a 2400 to 3000 liter tank, and sometimes even larger.
Added by Rob Johnson on 21 June 2014.
In fact, in most countries, pumpers which have a rural component in their first response area quite often have a 2400 to 3000 liter tank, and sometimes even larger.
Added by Rob Johnson on 21 June 2014.
Volvo
Added by Peter Bromley on 17 January 2009.