Fire Engines Photos

A very unusual design - looks like it could accommodate a very large crew! The hose cart eliminated any need for extensive lockers, so most of the bodywork could be dedicated to crew space.

Added by Rob Johnson on 19 August 2013.

Rob, I think the hose reels is a great way to carry hose and save locker space.I wonder why the U.K. has not taken them more serious.

Added by Les Davis on 25 August 2014.

So do I Les. I have researched this quite deeply and this regional coal mining fire department is the only UK fire serbice which I have been able to find, which ever used them.

Added by Rob Johnson on 26 August 2014.

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