Fire Engines Photos

Chris,

Very slight typo - this should read FGR 281S (not 291). It was the only Dennis F60 built.



Added by Ian Moore on 19 November 2011.

Another photo of this ET:




Added by Marcel Gommers on 20 November 2011.

Chris: I think the idea of building the roof access ladders into the insides of the rear doors seems a bit odd. Was this commonplace on British ETs, or am I right in thinking it is a bit weird?

Added by Rob Johnson on 22 August 2017.

Not weird just a practical way of folding the doors flat to the rear body. If it wasn't done this way the doors would be at 90 degrees and always in the way when open.

Added by A.J.Alexander on 22 August 2017.

There are better solutions. Take a look at any one of FDNY's Rescue Company trucks on this site...

Added by Rob Johnson on 31 August 2017.

Also makes the ladders inaccessible when the doors are closed and the vehicle is moving...thereby stopping anyone from attempting to climb on whilst its in motion...So, ..its actually a VERY practical solution !!!!

Added by Rick Loudon on 03 September 2017.

It could also be argued that this was a forward thinking security / safety measure by DCFB which took away the opportunity for the less desireables / thoughtless in our communities to climb on the back / roof of the appliance whilst it was unattended or driving off. In 1984 it was not yet a hanging offence with crews still being deemed competent enough to leave the ground and access an appliance roof without falling off, or it's likely there would have been no ladders fitted at all?

Added by Keith Richardson on 04 September 2017.

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