I'm not sure but I believe back then the drivers had to do a similar test to the London Taxi Knowledge test whereby they had to memorise all the streets in their ground and any that they know of in neighbouring grounds
@@paulsimpson6899 well, that's how Whelen is, The louder... The Better. And it's slightly lower toned American/Canadian one is very popular in the Czech Republic, Poland and all of the Scandinavian countries (Except Sweden, who only has a few Ambulances with that yelp)
One Dennis appliance (one in the video) and the newer Dodge G13 appliances got the sirens and strobe lights fitted in 1987 for test runs & rest of the Brigade started getting them around 1992 onward when the Volvos were being introduced the rest of the old Dennis’ retained their two tone horns
Don't know, but they were way after my local brigade, Staffordshire. They first had electronic sirens fitted on all their appliances in 1980, and they kept their two-tone air, and later chose bullhorn air horns too.
The drivers must of had excellent knowledge on all the roads etc back in those days too know where to go without sat navs or looking at maps.
I'm not sure but I believe back then the drivers had to do a similar test to the London Taxi Knowledge test whereby they had to memorise all the streets in their ground and any that they know of in neighbouring grounds
I like the Dennis Fire Rescue Appliances. The best.
SO 💝
When the late 90s Mercedes trucks get retired from service... it will be an end of a fun era for the LFB, the end of a iconic siren.
Today's LFB sirens are too high pitched.
@@paulsimpson6899 well, that's how Whelen is, The louder... The Better. And it's slightly lower toned American/Canadian one is very popular in the Czech Republic, Poland and all of the Scandinavian countries (Except Sweden, who only has a few Ambulances with that yelp)
Lovely video = Soho is ago!
On this day 30 years ago.....
(At the time of commenting that is)
The data when you dressed on the way to the job, not spend valuable time dressing before leaving the station.
Good old Health & Safety 😂😂
fucking hell you boys were giving it some serious welly there great video
I know Dennis still produce good bin lorries, shame they left the firefighting biz!
I take it the camera is riding A243
Sure is - a Camiva TL at the time
In 1997 the Chief Officer, Brian Robinson, once said to me: "Ah yes, A24 Soho. They spend all their time climbing in and out of actresses' windows."
What was the reason for filming this, given it was a rare thing back in 1992?
Because it was rare
Creepy-ass hi-lo siren at 0:57
It gives me nightmares
Does somebody know where to get the old LFB shout bell tune from 0:04? I would love to have it as an alarm on my phone.
Good morning
I think shelvoke engines were the best in my opinion
dennis was the best. now they use Mercedes appliances.
Dennis SS or Rs are great
But the shelvolk p587c is great to
How was said turntable ladder written off?
It was involved in a crash with a pump.
When did LFB switch from two-tone to wail/yelp sirens?
because they love to copy America.
One Dennis appliance (one in the video) and the newer Dodge G13 appliances got the sirens and strobe lights fitted in 1987 for test runs & rest of the Brigade started getting them around 1992 onward when the Volvos were being introduced the rest of the old Dennis’ retained their two tone horns
Don't know, but they were way after my local brigade, Staffordshire. They first had electronic sirens fitted on all their appliances in 1980, and they kept their two-tone air, and later chose bullhorn air horns too.
because they wanted to copy America. would be back to two tones if I had my way.
because they wanted to copy America.
Was the first appliance out of the bay a FL6?
trucker 2005 yes it’s a 1992 Volvo FL6 the next one was a 1986 Dennis and the third is a 1990 Dennis Turnable ladder