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W906UDP Water Ladder DESCRIPTION W906 UDP is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a Dennis Sabre XL chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. This appliance particularly unique in that it is one of only three "10-man" pumps ever purchased by Grampian Fire Brigade, designed to accommodate a larger crew than standard pumps. This allows the vehicle to respond solo to incidents that would typically require two pumps. Out of these pumps, this appliance was the only Dennis, and remains the only operational Dennis in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Stationed at Ballater Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. The extra capacity on board includes additional firefighting equipment and a second officer in charge (OIC), ensuring that the vehicle can handle complex incidents independently. Given Ballater's Fire Station’s Level 2 water rescue capabilities, W906 UDP is also equipped with extra equipment for water rescues and flooding incidents. History (901) 2000: The appliance is allocated to Ballater Fire Station as part of a new trial by Grampian Fire Brigade into 10-man pumps. (R38P6) 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

K286FSO Water Carrier DESCRIPTION K286 FSO is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service Water Carrier , built by Whale Tankers on a Scania 93M-280 chassis. With a total capacity of 7,500 litres, it lacks built-in pumping capabilities. To compensate, it carries an inflatable "dam," into which water is emptied and then pumped out by other appliances. Remarkably, it holds the title of the oldest operational fire appliance in Scotland and is the third oldest in the UK. The vehicle is based at Buckie Fire Station and operates on a retained duty system. Its chassis was originally part of a turntable ladder in the Grampian Fire Brigade, it was salvaged and converted into a water carrier by Whale Tankers following a rollover road traffic collision in Aberdeen City Centre. History (unknown) 1993: A new turntable ladder is manufactured by Angloco for Grampian Fire Brigade, it has a 'day-glo' livery and is allocated to Aberdeen Central Fire Station. (unknown) 2000?: The turntable ladder is involved in a rollover RTC in Aberdeen City Centre, it is damaged beyond repair and the chassis is salvaged. (480) 2002: The salvaged chassis is transformed into a water carrier by Whale Tankers (and repainted to a white Grampian livery). The appliance is allocated to Buckie Fire Station. (R22W6) 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

SV17MXX Command Support Unit DESCRIPTION SV17 MXX is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Command Support Unit (CSU), built on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis. The vehicle is equipped with a dedicated command and control area in the rear, allowing it to function as a mobile command center during large and complex incidents. The rear section of the vehicle has its own callsign, Q03C2. Stationed at Altens Fire Station, the vehicle operates on a wholetime basis. History (Q01Y1) 2017: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station as a specialist rescue unit. (Q03C1) 2023: Appliance is re-allocated to Altens fire station and changed to a command support unit. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV03CWL Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV03 CWL 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 Strathdon Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (871) 2003: Appliance is newly allocated to Strathdon fire station. (R52P6) 2013: 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

Huntly Huntly 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. Huntly 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 Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

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SV13AOJ Rescue Pump Ladder DESCRIPTION SV13 AOJ is a former Grampian 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. Stationed at Stonehaven Fire Station, the appliance is the first-out pump and operates on a retained-duty basis. Given Stonehaven Fire Station’s Level 2 water rescue capabilities, the appliance is also equipped with extra equipment for water rescues and flooding incidents. History (971) 2013: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. (Q02P1) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R33P6) 2020: Appliance is re-allocated to Stonehaven fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Maud Maud 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, Maud's fire appliance is based on a compact lightweight chassis. Maud and Braemar fire station have had a co-responder scheme in place with the Scottish Ambulance Service since around 2007, which has the crew trained to a higher degree of trauma care than other firefighters, designated as a first responder asset with the ambulance service. The Scottish Ambulance Service have a vehicle provided to allow crew to respond when requsted, however they are barred from attending incidents which involve mental health, pregnancies or children. APPLIANCES Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV08HBO Incident Support Vehicle DESCRIPTION SV08 HBO is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service Incident Support Vehicle (ISV), built on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis. This specialized vehicle is designed to provide critical support during major incidents, carrying 50 additional breathing apparatus (BA) cylinders. In addition to the BA cylinders, the vehicle is equipped with a range of general support equipment for firefighting and rescue operations. It also includes decontamination equipment, enabling it to assist in small-scale decontamination procedures when needed. Stationed at Elgin Fire Station, the vehicle is operated on a retained-duty basis. In certain circumstances, the vehicle can also be staffed by the station's wholetime crews. History (ISV37) 2008: Appliance is newly allocated to Elgin fire station. (R01S6) 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

LINE RESCUE Unit ABOUT Line Rescue Units (LRUs), also known as Rope Rescue Units (RRUs), provide specialist technical rescue capabilities for incidents involving height or below-ground environments. These units are designed to assist in the rescue of individuals from heights or confined spaces, such as cliffs, cranes, and gorges. LRU are essential to Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) work at building collapses. Despite having capabilities for the likes of cliffsides, it is generally understood that this is the jurisdiction of Mountain Rescue Teams (MRTs), with urban settings usually being the jurisdiction of the fire service. All fire crews are trained to a basic Safe Working at Height (SWAH) standard, however, LRU crews are trained to perform complex technical rescues requiring the use of ropes, harnesses, and hauling devices, this is known as Level 3+ SWAH skills. Additionally, Level 2 crews cannot transport casualties via rope, meanwhile rope rescue crews may. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) operates four LRUs. For rope rescue deployments, LRU generally require a team of 9 personnel, consisting of five Rope Rescue Technicians (RRT), two Rope Rescue Operators (RRO), and two Rope Rescue Supervisors (RRS). These crewing requirements must be met, and if they cannot the nearest team must be mobilised alongside. Specification Equipment A variety of rope rescue gear such as anchoring & hauling equipment, harnesses, stretchers and other protective equipment. Rear welfare area A rear compartment allowing for crews to equip and set up tools needed to execute rescues. Body Generally a van with plenty space to allow for gear to be stored, however this is not always the case.

HIGH Reach Appliance ABOUT High Reach Appliances (HRAs) are specialist appliances designed for firefighting and rescue at height. HRA feature extendable booms reaching up to 32 metres, the equivalent of 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. CLASSIFICATIONS Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) An Aerial Ladder Platform is characterized by its extendable hydraulic boom and a caged working platform mounted at the end. The basket of an ALP will generally be located in the centre of the appliance. Turntable Ladder (TL) A Turntable Ladder is characterised by a long, extendable straight ladder mounted on a rotating turntable. The key feature of a TL is its 360-degree rotation, which enables the ladder to be positioned quickly and precisely. The basket of a TL will usually be mounted on the top of the appliance's cab, facing forward. Aerial Rescue Pump (ARP) An Aerial Rescue Pump (CARP) is a hybrid appliance that integrates the capabilities of a pump with an aerial ladder or platform. They are characterised by the ability to serve both as a primary pumping appliance and as an aerial unit. The basket is usually located at the rear of the appliance. Hydraulic Platform (HP) A Hydraulic Platform is defined by its extendable hydraulic arm fitted with a working platform or cage at the end, they are similar Aerial Ladder Platforms, yet lack the ladder component. The basket is usually located at the rear of the appliance. 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.

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.