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SF69BHP Rescue Pump Ladder DESCRIPTION SF69 BHP is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Rescue Pump , built by Emergency One on a Scania P280 chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. This vehicle serves as the second-out pump at Altens Fire Station and operates on a wholetime duty system. History (B06P2) 2021: Appliance is newly allocated to Govan fire station. (N/A) 2023: Appliance is removed from frontline duties and waiting on re-allocation (Q03P2) 2024: Appliance is re-allocated to Altens Fire Station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Strathdon Strathdon Community Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Aberdeenshire. The station has a single bay and operates on a retained duty basis. Because of it's geographic location, Strathdon's fire appliance is based on 4x4 lightweight chassis. APPLIANCES Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV09BPF Prime Mover DESCRIPTION SV09 BPF is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service prime mover, built by EmergencyOne on a Scania P340 chassis. The vehicle utilises a hooklift system to equip one of the two specialized modules stationed at Central Fire Station: Mass Decontamination 1 (Q03M1) and Mass Decontamination 2 (Q03M2). These modules are designed to support mass decontamination operations, providing vital resources in the event of large-scale chemical, biological, or radiological incidents. The vehicle and it's modules were provided by the Scottish Government under National Fire Resilience. The vehicle is stationed at Central Fire Station, where it operates on a wholetime duty basis. When mobilised, four other pumps with decontamination-trained crews must be mobilised alongside it. History (965) 2011: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. (Q02T1) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Portsoy Portsoy Community Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Aberdeenshire. The station has a single bay and operates on a retained duty basis. APPLIANCES Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV71VSV Fire Investigation Unit DESCRIPTION SV71 VSV is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Fire Investigation Unit (FIU), manufactured by Angloco on a Mercedes Sprinter body. The vehicle is designed to support investigations into suspicious or serious fires. Stationed at Dyce Fire Station, the vehicle is crewed by flexi-duty officers (FDO) and covers the entirety of the North Service Delivery Area (NSDA). History (Q01F1) 2023: Appliance is newly allocated to Dyce fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SY19AAF Rescue Pump Ladder DESCRIPTION SY19 AAF is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service rescue pump, built by EmergencyOne on a Scania P280 chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. This vehicle serves as the second-out pump at Central Fire Station, operated on a wholetime duty basis. History (Q02P2) 2020: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Banchory Banchory Community Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Aberdeenshire. The station has two bays and operates on a retained duty basis. Banchory 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. Banchory also provides additional support to the Mass Decontamination Unit based in Aberdeen, equipped with Powered Respiratory Protective Suits (PRPS) and trained personnel to assist in the decontamination process. Banchory ensures a rapid and effective response when responding to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) incidents. APPLIANCES Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

COMMAND SUPPORT UNIT ABOUT Command Support Units (CSU) are a type of specialized vehicle utilised to aid the coordination of operations during major or complex incidents. CSUs serve as mobile command centres, equipped with advanced communications, on-board computers, and command support resources they provide incident commanders and command support teams an enhanced level of logistics throughout complex incidents. In the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), CSUs may be mobilised by an incident commander at any incident involving 4-5 pumping appliances and must be mobilised at 6+. Across Scotland, there are seven CSUs, three of which are located within the North Service Delivery Area (NSDA) , two in the East Service Delivery Area (ESDA) and two in the West Service Delivery Area (WSDA). Specification Telecommunications Multichannel radio sustems across VHF, UHF, etc for inter-agency operability, satellite communications, teleconference capabilities. Deployment Aids High-intensity LED floodlights to assist nighttime operations, high-visibility extendable canopy, Information Technology Multiple computer workstations for command personnel, integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) for mapping purposes, Wi-Fi capabilities for remote incidents

SV54AUJ Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV54 AUJ is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a Scania 94D-230 chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. Stationed at Keith Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (711) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to Peterhead fire station. (712) 2012: Appliance is relocated to Keith fire station. (R46P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV57BPY Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV57 BPY is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service rescue pump, built by EmergencyOne on a Scania P270 chassis. After its service as a frontline appliance, the vehicle has been repurposed as a maintenance spare for the Grampian region. History (781) 2007: Appliance is newly allocated to Dyce fire station. (701) 2011: Appliance is re-allocated to Fraserburgh fire station. (R27P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (N/A) 2021?: Appliance is re-allocated as a pool reserve appliance for the Grampian region. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SF17WGK Aerial Ladder Platform DESCRIPTION SF17 WGK is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) , built by Rosenbauer on a Volvo FM chassis. Equipped with a B32 32-metre extendable ladder, this appliance is designed for high-level firefighting and rescue operations, providing support at incidents involving tall structures or hard-to-reach areas. The vehicle is stationed at Central Fire Station and operates on a wholetime duty system. History (Q02A1) 2019: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

MAJOR INCIDENT Unit ABOUT Major Incident Units (MIUs) are specialist rescue appliances designed to transport Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and heavy rescue equipment to the scene of an incident. These units utilize a curtain slider system for easy access to their contents, carrying palletized rescue equipment, with a forklift mounted on the rear to facilitate unloading. The primary role of an MIU is to support complex rescue operations, including plane crashes, serious road traffic collisions, and building collapses. Additionally, they carry supplementary equipment, such as extra breathing apparatus (BA) cylinders, basic decontamination resources, and ancillary tools to assist during large or multifaceted incidents, such as flooding. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) operates four MIUs, most of which were provided under the national resilience framework by the Scottish Government to select legacy services. MIUs are typically ‘jump-crewed’ by the station’s first-out pump crew, alongside a support pump. For USAR deployments, an MIU generally requires a team of 10 personnel, consisting of nine USAR technicians and one USAR team leader. Specification Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Includes heavy-duty equipment capable of penetrating materials like concrete, structural shoring tools for stabilizing unsafe environments, thermal imaging devices for locating trapped individuals, respirator sets for confined or hazardous atmospheres, and advanced casualty transport solutions for critical incidents. Heavy Rescue Includes high-capability hydraulic cutting and spreading equipment, high-pressure airbags for lifting and stabilizing heavy loads, vehicle stabilization devices, casualty protection tools, trauma kits, advanced hydraulic tools, and a winch system with wire rope for vehicle extrication and structural rescue operations. Body Built on a Scania crew cab chassis and features a curtain slider system for efficient access to equipment. A Moffett Mounty forklift is mounted at the rear, enabling the swift unloading of palletized rescue tools and resources at the scene. Ancillary Carries welfare resources such as bottled water, basic decontamination supplies, and additional breathing apparatus (BA) cylinders to sustain extended operations. It is also equipped with flood response tools and portable scene lighting to assist in adverse conditions.