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3 unusual facts about Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service


Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

The two Line Rescue Units (LRUs) are based on a Mercedes-Benz 1124 4x4 chassis with a Hiab crane on the rear of the vehicle and a Mercedes Atego chassis.

This incident saw possibly the largest fire brigade attendance in UK history: 78 different brigades (with over 200 appliances, 147 of which responded from London Fire Brigade) and 38 different military units spread detergent and pumped out contaminated water.

The Command Support Unit is a Mercedes-Benz 814D-derived vehicle as well as 2 modified Mercedes Sprinter Vans.



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