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This one is a very nice appliance. Great truck this Volvo !!

Added by Marcel on 17 September 2006.

Very nice looking fire appliance. Great picture.

Added by Fozaib Khan on 21 December 2006.

Its rare to see a 'Quint' being operated by UK fire, usually quint is used in USA.The ladder look like Magirus while the Volvo FM crew cabin color scheme is very nice looking.

Added by Bomba Boy on 22 December 2006.

wow what a beast, lovly looking appliance

Added by Martin Long on 01 March 2007.

I'm sorry but I think that this is hideous. I hope that it has air suspension to give it more ground clearance when it is running. If it is meant to be a multi-purpose machine, can you image taking this across a field to a grass fire? I just don't think bigger is better. Surely machines like this are only motivated by crew reduction?

Added by Barry. on 01 March 2007.

This appliance is based in Milton Keynes, a new town, about 30 to 40 years old, with a population of around 200, 000. The road system was planned and built in an American style grid design, and throughout the town there are many wide fast main roads. It also has a lot of large modern commercial buildings. It is nothing like a traditional European town with narrow streets, etc. It's probably one of the few places in the UK that this American style 'Quint' would suit. For anyone who is interested, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service are now showing photographs of almost their entire fleet in the 'Vehicle Enthusiasts' area of their web site, (www.bucksfire.gov.uk).

Added by GSM on 02 May 2007.

i think this is hideous, i much prefer strathclydes scania ARP i am unsure if there is pics on here see pic 1457, 1458 and 1459 are the new styles (2006, 2007)and pic 979 is the older style (2005) The 07 plate has 2 cctv cameras, one in the cab facinf forwards infront of the OiC and one above the Oic's door.
jamie

Added by Jamie Percival on 02 May 2007.

Barry, there's a Unimog at the same station that goes to grass fires.

Added by Fraser on 20 May 2007.

dose any body have any shots of this in action i belvei that the ladder came from the stations old iveco(ow just saw on the basket )has this machines been called out as a pump or to that matter at all

Added by Scally on 10 August 2007.

This machine is marvelous. Im sure its well suited to the area it serves. Although Strathclydes ARP's are a lot more compact, they are heavy cumbersome beasts and many many firefighters hate them. They are very slow and shouldn't be used as 1st response appliances. This machine used by Bucks does appear to be quite a length, it must struggle down small roads and tight corners, looks fantastic all the same!

Added by Buzz on 18 August 2007.

can any one up load some photos of it at incidents or in use in the drill yard?

Added by Scally on 27 August 2007.

huge engine but doesn't really look like it can reach far for the size of it

Added by Bob on 07 September 2007.

The Magirus ladder is it part of the former Magirus Deutz. I see the name Magiruz and Iveco on the ladder which causes me to ask.
Thanks in advance Andrew.


Added by Andrew Wright on 08 September 2007.

came from the old iveco tl they had they just go it rechassyd onto the volvo a got told the ladder used to hang over the front of the iveco cab

Added by Scally on 09 September 2007.

What has to be remembered also is that it's only a DLK24 ladder !

Added by Ian Moore on 11 September 2007.

Nice looking apparatus you have there.I love this style more appealing.

Added by JimWinsor on 15 January 2008.

On YouTube, There is a drivers view film from this Quint leaving Great Holm Fire Station in Milton Keynes on route to an incident. The link is www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgrl5Rp6NDo

Added by GSM on 27 January 2008.

Impressive-looking rig, designed, as has been said, to fit her area.
As a First-on-scene Engine; she can get a lot going very quickly.
Also, by putting the Aerial on the Pumper; solves the age-old problem of 1st-arriving Pumper blocking off the best location to spot the Aerial.
Now, you only have to worry about the Chief's Car! getting in the way.
I have been following the [heated] discussions on these "Quints" on Pictures 3188 and 1458.
Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Pat_R-B

Added by Pat_R-B on 09 June 2008.

this is a really cool appliance cold anyone tell me if it is going to be a broughton fire station's open day (satuday 3 august 2008)

Added by Michael Ludlow on 30 July 2008.

The open day at Broughton Fire Station is on Sunday 3 August from 1pm to 4pm. They are hoping the Quint will be there, shouts permitting.

Added by Fraser on 01 August 2008.

Sadly this appliance was not at either the Broughton or Great Holm open days this year as it has been off the run for several months and is currently at GB Fire awaiting a new part. I was told it may not return at all. Shame as I really wanted to get some photos of it.

Added by Adam Floyd on 20 September 2008.

its off the run !!! well well, check out 3188, how long has it been off and at what cost i wonder, and what have they been using in this appliances absence? shows they didnt need to spend over £300.000 after all

Added by Big Al on 30 October 2008.

Buckinghamshire's white elephant, off the run more than it is working.

Added by S.FREY on 17 February 2009.

wow what a lovely machine i hope my brigade invests in one

Added by Jake Caswell on 17 February 2009.

Why Jake.....do you like your brigade to waste money ?

Added by Barrie Green on 18 February 2009.

No you don't, Jake - as Mr Frey says, it's off the run more than its on !!!

Added by Ian Moore on 18 February 2009.

ok maybe not then i work in cheshire so i guess you guys are right

Added by Jake Caswell on 18 February 2009.

Impressive, lovely, cool, nice.Some comments describing Bucks new Aerial pump, but for a piece of kit that cant do the job that it was intended for, then I'm sorry to say that it is a total waste of our money, us being the taxpayer.Strathclyde also seem to have purchased white elephant appliances, namely THE ARP. These machines are hated by the crews who operate them, and given the chance they would sooner work a more conventional pump and indeed would welcome the return of ALP, TL and HP high reach appliances.As far as crews are concerned, they aint fit for the job, although they are very photogenic, oh and yes, they would make stunning limos, watch this space.

Added by TOMMY SWINDLE on 18 February 2009.

why is it mostly off the run its a new machine ?
any reasons anyone know?
i guess barrie, ian you are right this maybe a pain in the bottom

Added by Jake Caswell on 19 February 2009.

So do I Jake......we have two CARPS on order with an option for a further one!

Added by Barrie Green on 19 February 2009.

anyone now weather its on the run now?
I'd like to know thanks

Added by Jake Caswell on 29 June 2009.

The Buckinghamshire Fire web site, www.bucksfire.gov.uk, has a latest incidents section which usually lists the appliances attending incidents. Where you see the call sign 'FJC 11PA2' from Great Holm, that's the quint. Recent incidents show it to be in use. The site also has photographs of all of Bucks current vehicles.

Added by Gsm on 29 June 2009.

It was on the run last week.

Added by Richard Whiting on 29 June 2009.

What is the maximum height and distance between placement of this Volvo fire tender and location of fire, this Fire Engine can help in rescuing the people trapped in fire at height?

Added by B.B.PATEL on 29 August 2009.

Now sold and on its way to Argentina

Added by Raf Firey on 11 January 2015.

KX55CRF for searching

Added by Petros on 30 November 2025.

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