Fire Engines Photos

This is not an ALP, but an HP in fact.

Added by FYREDUP1 on 03 December 2008.

It actually looks like a Simon SS220 platform - big chassis for a "little" HP!

Added by Rob on 04 December 2008.

Yes Rob, it might be a big chassis, but unlike some that are being made in the UK it will be a lot safer!

Added by John Stott on 05 December 2008.

Are those Whelen V-head strobes above the front indicators?
That is incredible - I've had ideas for years of what I would do if I could fit out a fire appliance with lights - and having small 360 degree strobe beacons in that position is one of the things I've always thought of doing. I can't believe I've actually seen it on a real fire engine now! They've stolen my idea!

Added by Ernie on 13 December 2008.

This is a Simon SS220 platform. Originaly used on a 1975-chassis. Moved to this (Volvo-)chassis in 1998, and still in service.

The 360 degree "corner-beacons" are not uncommon on fire engines in Bergen from around this time. They are however fading away with modern ledlight technology.

Added by Tom on 12 July 2009.

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