Fires are not the only dangers that firefighters face. The moment the appliance leaves the station on a fire call it is at risk, as this photograph shows. This 85' HP (hydraulic platform) ERF appliance is believed to be from station JULIET, (Tynemouth) early eighties.

HP in happier times..... read more >

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