1979 Dennis RS 131 WrL at work

1979 Dennis RS pumping hard as 1990 Ford Transit V6 ambulance gets a wash! Listen to the rumble off that Perkins V8 as the camera goes past! The Dennis in the video was new to Greater Manchester Fire Brigade in May 1979 and served in Broughton Station to 1989, and latterly Co. Clare fire brigade from October 1989 to May 2005 in Ennis, Kilkee and Shannon, I have had it since 2005 and repainted the cab and added ladders and other gear. This appliance has a massive 1,000gpm pump & is believed to be the EARLIEST Dennis RS in existence in the world, this one was number 4 off the production line of 2,500+ (chassis no is RS131/RA104) and to this day - over 30 years old, it never gave me a spot of bother.

***This vehicle was passed on for further preservation on the 12th September 2009 and I no longer own it***

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Dennis
• RS
• Fire
• Engine
• Perkins
• V8

[stighunt5]

Hi could you give me the history off these please. I remember this engine in shannon fire station when i was young

[markthebusman]

@stighunt5 this engine was bought by Clare Co Council in 1989, served in Shannon as second turnout til the early 1990's, also served in Kilkee, Ennis, and I think Kilrush but not sure about that one. I acquired from Clare Co Co it in 2005 and passed it on for further preservation in 2009

[nottmforest2008]

hi do u still have this appliance. is it still for sale, if so how much

cheers

[markthebusman]

Yes, she's still my appliance for any further queries please message me privately

[markthebusman]

This vehicle was passed on for further preservation on the 12th September 2009 and I no longer own it

[markthebusman]

That's correct, its the old "Rescue 20" ex-Dublin Airport, it's a undergoing a long-term restoration to its former role as an ambulance

[stighunt5]

Where would i find this fire truck today in other words who owns it?

[traineespark]

@markthebusman

4 outlets nice... some 1990 volvos only have 2...

[waddas95]

it was a bloody good appliance the dennis rs shame its not used any more

[stighunt5]

@markthebusman how do u mean preservation??

[TheDavidpayne]

is that a KR beside the dennis RS