SV59AZX
Command Support Unit
DESCRIPTION
SV59 AZX is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service command support unit (CSU), manufactured by Cebotec on a MAN TGL chassis.
The appliance is equipped with a dedicated command and control area in the rear, designed to support incident commanders during large and complex incidents. The vehicle's rear section operates under its own callsign (S01C2), providing a command area with seating over four personnel, an interactive screen, and a communication desk. It also includes essential IT and communications equipment, such as a computer, flat-screen VDU, radio set, and a local area networked power and data system.
The appliance is fitted with an automated stabilisation/jacking system to ensure stability on uneven or unstable ground. Additionally, the appliance can deploy an external briefing area, including a medium-sized smart board, to accommodate large groups of staff when the internal command area is too small. The vehicle’s communications area is equipped with advanced technology, including a Nokia 3109 mobile phone, satellite communications system, and a VMDS unit, along with a multifunction colour photocopier/printer for rapid document handling.
Stationed at Inverness Fire Station, SV59 AZX is operated on a wholetime basis.
History
(XRAY1) 2011: Appliance is newly allocated to Altens fire station.
(Q01C1) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard.
(S01C1) 2023: Appliance is re-allocated to Inverness fire station.
