Buckie
Buckie Community Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Moray. The station has two bays and operates on a retained duty basis. Buckie is one of only three stations in Scotland to have a '10-man pump'. This type of pump was developed by the Grampian Fire Brigade to carry a crew of 10 instead of the standard six.
To support the larger crew, the pump has an additional Officer In Charge (OIC) and extra equipment. It is also capable of responding alone to some incidents that would typically require two crews due to the extra personnel and equipment. The only other stations that facilitate such an appliance are Ballater and Turriff.
Buckie operates a unique water carrier, which is the oldest operational fire appliance in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. It was originally a turntable ladder, however, it was involved in a rollover accident in Aberdeen City Centre. The appliance was then renovated and transformed into a water carrier. The water carrier has a capacity of 7500 litres.
Buckie has Level 2 Swift Water Rescue, also known as Flood First Responder capabilities, allowing trained personnel to enter and wade through shallow or standing water using wading poles. However, they are not permitted to swim or enter deep or fast-flowing water. This capability is primarily used for flooding incidents and low-risk water rescues. Flood First Responders receive dedicated PPE, equipment, and training to support operations in response to the increasing risk of flooding.
APPLIANCES
R22P6: Water Ladder (SV02EMK)
R22W6: Water Carrier (K286FSO)
