FAQ's
Is it a real fire engine? Yes it is. Our Volvo FL6 left service in February 2005 as a front line fire appliance for the Dorset Fire Brigade. How many people does the fire engine hold? The Fire Engine carries 8 paying passengers. For children's parties this can be up to 7 children and 1 adult. Although there is ample space for more passengers, road traffic regulations stipulate that you can carry only 8 passengers. This is not flexible. Other companies carry more than 8 passengers, Why dont you? limousines are all restricted to a maximum of eight passengers no matter how large the vehicles are. There are NO exceptions to this rule. The reason for this is that to carry more than eight passengers the vehicle has to be registered as a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and have a Certificate of Initial Fitness issued (COIF). However NONE of the American limousines, (Including the large 4wheel drive Navigators, Escalades, Excursions, etc) comply with the requirements and are therefore restricted by law to a maximum of eight passengers. A) Not book with them B) Inform the Police C) Inform the National Limousine Association (UK) D) Report them as illegal operators to the Vehicle Inspectorate on 0870 60 60 440 (option 4)
If any operator tries to convince a client otherwise, they should:-
It is in every ones interest to ensure that the paying public are protected from unscrupulous operators. In the event of an overloaded, unlicensed limousine being involved in a serious or fatal accident, the repercussions could be drastic and the ultimate losers would be the customers and the bona-fide limousine operators.
How do I pay for my booking?
We require a deposit to confirm your booking. Standard booking charge is a non refundable £50 deposit. The outstanding full balance is to be paid by cash on the day, at the begining of your hire period
Can we smoke onboard?
There is strictly NO smoking whilst onboard our fire engine.
Can we keep the plastic fireman's helmets?
Yes you can, these are yours to keep as a memento of your special occasion with Hot Hire
Can we bring our own alcohol?
Yes bottled drinks are allowed onboard. This excludes journeys to school proms, school leaving parties and anybody under the age of 18.
Whilst we endeavour to ensure you have an enjoyable and unique experience onboard our fire engine, we will not accept unnecessary and disruptive behaviour whilst under the influence of alcohol. We therefore reserve the right to refuse entry on our fire engine under these circumstances.
