Fire Engines Photos

don't want to be 'picky' but the 'Rapier' looks like a Sabre' to me - and an extended cab one at that!

Added by Rick Loudon on 02 February 2009.

The ALP is a Bronto Skylift, with the "knuckle" ?

Essex County FRS and the Southend, on the Thames River ?

Great photo of the 2 rigs on their apron.

Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B

Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 03 February 2009.

Sorry Rick, you are absolutely right, Sabre it is! My fault for rushing! All of the Essex ALPs are due for replacement soon and the Sabre is one of the very last true 'English' appliances to be placed into service. As a matter of interest for all out there, we have a fine Fire Museum at Grays Fire Station, with 5 vintage appliances, all of which are 'runners' (when they feel like it!). For Pat, yes, Southend is on the northern shore of the Thames Estuary.

Added by M. Beale on 03 February 2009.

Yes, you're quite right Rick - it is a Sabre XL

Added by Ian Moore on 03 February 2009.

I think the ALP has Simon ST boom and not Bronto Skylift.

Added by Stuart on 03 February 2009.

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