Hurtle’s Hot History

Dickie Nutter stood on top of a red fire truck ONFIRE AND RESCUED at Big Love Festival with arms raised, in an outdoor grassy area with trees in the background.
Festival scene with a crowd dancing and enjoying music from a DJ on a float decorated with colorful pennant banners, outdoors at night. ONFIRE AND RESCUED at Big Love Festival.

Not just any old truck..

Hippo Sound System & Munki performing on a stage at night with colorful lights, surrounded by an audience. The stage is decorated for a celebration titled "ONFire and Rescued." at Big Love Festival.

Meet Hurtle,

The 1975 Chubb 'Pacesetter' fire engine that's been on a wild ride. Designed by Chubb Fire Security Ltd and Loughborough Consultants Ltd, this truck was built for speed and power.

The Birth of a Legend

Launched at the Interfire Exhibition in London in 1975, the 'Pacesetter' was a game-changer. With its 238 bhp rear-mounted engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and front-mounted pump, this truck could accelerate from 0-40mph in just 18 seconds and reach a top speed of 75mph.

A fire and rescue vehicle with a person inside the cab, located outdoors on a grassy area with trees and houses in the background. Dickie Nutter. ONFIRE AND RESCUED
Two people are dancing and having fun on top of a red rescue fire truck that has the words 'ONFIRE AND RESCUED' written on the side. The truck is parked outdoors with trees and a clear blue sky in the background. DJ NEIL DIAMOND

Hurtle's New Mission:

Hurtle may have started life as a firefighting truck, but today she's all about bringing the party.

A large outdoor crowd gathered in front of a stage with colorful lighting at dusk. The stage is covered with a canopy and decorated with flags and string lights, with a historic building and trees in the background. ONFIRE AND RESCUED
Red fire truck with 'Fire and Rescue' written on side, parked near a building. Hurtle. ONFIRE AND RESCUED

A Star is Born

The Chubb Pacesetter Prototype, aka Hurtle, was built in 1974-75 and used for testing and demonstrations. Only 10 of these trucks were ever made, and Hurtle's the only one with a certain... flair.

From Firefighting to Film Sets

After its demo days, Hurtle was sold to various owners, including a film production company and a circus. She spent years touring the country, putting out fires and stealing the show.

A New Lease on Life

In 2016, Hurtle found us, and we gave her a major makeover. We restored her engine and replaced her 2000 litre water tank with a sleek new DJ booth. Today, she's the crown jewel of ONFIRE AND RESCUED equipped with a 12k sound system, a stretch canopy, inflatable flame statues and a dazzling light show.


Hurtle's Vital Stats:

- 1975 Chubb 'Pacesetter' fire engine

- 238 bhp rear-mounted 6V71 V6 Detroit Diesel engine

- Allison TC470 4-speed torque-converter automatic transmission

- Top speed: 75 mph

- Original water tank capacity: 2000 litres

A nighttime festival featuring a large crowd dancing under a tent with a mobile fire truck stage. ONFire and Rescued and performers are on it, illuminated by bright lights. String lights are visible in the background. Big Love Festival

With her restored engine purring and her sound system pumping, she's ready to rescue your festival or event from the ordinary.