Carmichael's Land Rover Redwing FT/6 conversion with forward control
configuration was first introduced in 1961 and provided a light four
wheel drive fire appliance with extended cab to accommodate five
fire-fighters. The new machine, with built in pump and 140-gallon water
tank proved an ideal light all terrain fire engine for county fire
brigades such as Cheshire Fire Brigade and numerous private works fire
brigades, where its small size permitted access to the more restricted
areas of factory complexes. The British Army Fire Service also adapted
the type for use in its British and overseas bases and a rescue tender
version was also offered on the same chassis. Many others were sold to
overseas fire brigades including those in Malaya, New Zealand and
Trinidad. The vehicle was superseded in the mid 1970s by another
Carmichael conversion, this time on a six-wheel Range Rover chassis.