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SV53CNY Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV53 CNY is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder manufactured 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. The vehicle was removed from frontline duties at Alford Fire Station in 2024. History (771) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (861) 2008: Appliance is relocated from North Anderson Drive to Alford fire station. (R51P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (N/A) 2024: Appliance is removed from frontline duties. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV14BJK Rescue Pump DESCRIPTION SV14 BJK is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, 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. Stationed at Oldmeldrum Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (772) 2014: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (711) 2016: Appliance is re-allocated to the Peterhead fire station. (R02P1) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R02P6) 2018: Appliance is re-allocated to the Peterhead fire station. .(R30P6) 2022: Appliance is re-allocated to the Oldmeldrum fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Inverurie Inverurie 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. The station is connceted to the Aberdeenshire & Moray Area Headquarters. Inverurie 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. Inverurie 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

Stonehaven Stonehaven Community Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Aberdeenshire. The station has three bays and operates on a retained duty basis. Stonehaven 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. Stonehaven 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 R33P6: Rescue Pump Ladder (SV13AOJ) R33P7: Rescue Pump Ladder (SV13AOK) R33W6: Water Carrier (P94ERS) Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

INCIDENTS Kitty's Nightclub Fire One of the most significant incidents dealt with by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in 2023, sparking controversy around Scotland, the Kitty's Nightclub (Kirkcaldy, Fife) had previously caught fire several times yet this was the final blow to the derelict nightclub. I was on the scene well before any press arrived and got a few shots of the incident. A fire appliance fighting the fire. The start of the fire. The spire of the Nightclub ablaze. The roof of the Nightclub just after it caved in. Two pumps seen outside the building. Police shutting down the road. A mobile command unit on scene. Smoke pillowing out the building. A ladder acting as a water tower. Another engine outside the nightclub. Two firefighters infront of the ladder. Firefighters alongside a pump. One side of the building. Keith Training Exercise A fairly large exercise located at a hotel in Keith, this exercise tested breathing apparatus (BA) skills among several stations surrounding Keith. Huntly's pump alongside crews. The cab of one of the appliances. More of the engines Fire crews working on BA. An incident support van. Fire crews by a pump. The ISV getting loaded with BA. The only red pump on scene. Group Commander's Car. Fochaber's pump leaving the scene. Kincorth Wildfire During a hot spell in 2023 a wildfire in Kincorth, Aberdeen sparked a response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. A police car cordoning off the scene. A pump on scene. The rear of one of the pumps. An ATV module after dropping off the ATV. A couple pumps down the road from the fire. A spare pump on scene. Another shot of the rear. Altens pump on scene. Stonehaven Lifeboat Exercise RNLI Stonehaven and HM Coastguard - Stonehaven conducted a showcase exercise for a crowd at the Stonehaven Harbour Festival. Stonehaven's Lifeboat doing a demo. The crew members. The coastguard's craft. Climbing up the harbourside. Stonehaven's Coastguard Rescue Vehicle. Coastguard alongside the lifeboat. Preparing to climb up the harbourside. The lifeboat's rear. One of the crew members. Stonehaven Incident An incident in Stonehaven sparked a response from Stonehaven and Altens fire station. Stonehaven's pump on scene. Altens pump with cordon. Altens pump leaving scene. Fire crews alongside. Police responding. Stonehaven's pump departing scene. Aberdeen Harbour Exercise A large-scale multi-agency exercise at the Port of Aberdeen occurred in 2023 testing the response to a harbour fire on the ferry. Altens pump arriving at the harbour. The rear of the ladder platform. A special operations response vehicle departing. A mobile command unit departing. A police car on scene. An officer response car arriving. The ladder departing. A spare pump departing the harbour. Beachside Motorbike Fire A motorbike caught fire by the Aberdeen Beachside. An engine on scene. Police arrive shortly after A special operations response vehicle. The rear of the pump.

SV60AUY Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV60 AUY is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a Scania P230 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 Huntly Fire Station, operated on a retained duty basis. History (952) 2010: Appliance is newly allocated to Stonehaven fire station. (R33P7) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R47P7) 2020: Appliance is relocated to Huntly Fire Station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV61AWX Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV61 AWX is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, 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 Banchory Fire Station, operated on a retained duty basis. History (772) 2011: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (922) 2014: Appliance is relocated to Banchory fire station. (R36P7) 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

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SV04AJY Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV04 AJY is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a MAN 14-225 4x4 chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. The appliance features unique off-road capability, making it well-suited for responding to incidents in rural and challenging environments. Stationed at Aboyne Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (911) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to Aboyne fire station. (R37P6) 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

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

MAJOR INCIDENT Unit ABOUT Environmental Protection Units (EPUs) are specialist modules or vehicles designed to mitigate and contain hazardous substances that pose a risk to the environment or people. EPUs generally respond to incidents involving chemical spills, oil leaks, and contaminated water, preventing damage to local ecosystems or infrastructure. EPUs are typically mobilised in response to hazardous material incidents, large-scale flooding, and industrial spills. The EPUs carry specialist equipment to contain, neutralise, and clean up pollutants, ensuring that environmental damage is minimised. They also provide resources for securing drainage systems and preventing contaminants from entering water. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) operates multiple EPUs, most of which are module-based and transported via Prime Mover (PM), yet some of which may be of a different style or dedicated appliance. EPUs are typically ‘dual-crewed’ by a station’s pump crew. EPUs are automatically deployed to any Level 3 hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incident as well as any nuclear incidents, asides from that they may be requested by Operations Control (OC) or the Incident Commander (IC). Specification Spill Containment Chemical absorption mats, socks, and boom systems to prevent contaminants from spreading. Includes specialist clay putty for sealing leaks in ruptured containers or tankers as well as spill containment sets, including absorbent granules and pads, to control hazardous material spills. Specialist Equipment Chemical protection suits for handling potentially hazardous substances, hazardous material vacuums to safely collect and remove contaminants. A peristaltic pump capable of handling semi-solid materials such as sewage, silage, or bulk grain

SW59FWT Volunteer Support Unit DESCRIPTION SW59 FWT is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service volunteer support unit, based on a Mercedes Vito. Stationed at Gordonstoun Fire Station, the vehicle is operated on a voluntary basis. History (392A) 2010: Appliance is newly allocated to Gordonstoun fire station. (R60G8?) 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