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FIRE INVESTIGATION UNIT ABOUT Fire Investigation Units (FIUs) are a type of specialized vehicle utilised to support the investigation of fires by determining their origin, cause, and development. FIU carry essential equipment for evidence collection, forensic analysis, and secure storage, allowing Fire Investigation Officers (FIO) to conduct on-site examinations. In the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), CSUs may be mobilised to incidents where the cause of the fire cannot be readily determined, is suspected to be deliberate or is fatal. Across Scotland, there are three Fire Investigation Teams, there is one team per Service Delivery Area (SDA). FIUs are crewed by trained Fire Investigation Officers who attend incidents on a request basis. Mobilisation is coordinated through an on-call rota system, Specification Fire Investigation Equipment Forensic tools for scene examination and evidence collection, portable lighting, sampling and analysis kits for detecting fire accelerants and other causes. Operational Facilities Mobile workspace for on-scene assessments, secure storage compartments for evidence collection and preservation, basic welfare resources. Evidence Collection & Legalities Trained to take statements from crews, establish source of fires and collection of evidence for legal proceedings.

Elgin Elgin Community Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Moray. The station has five bays and operates on a combined wholetime and retained duty basis. Elgin has a co-location scheme in place with the Scottish Ambulance Service allowing for a paramedic response unit (PRU) and pateint transport vehicles to be based at and respond from the station. Elgin has one of three incident support vehicles (ISV) located throughout the Grampian region. The ISVs carry a range of equipment, notably 50 breathing apparatus (BA) cylinders, mass decontamination equipment, basic refreshments and a variety of logistical support. ISVs can be requested at any time but should generally be mobilised when more than 4 BA sets are in use at an incident. A support pump must be mobilised alongside the ISV, which will generally be the station's retained crew but if this is not possible the nearest wholetime pump should be mobilised as support (every wholetime crew in the Grampian region are sufficiently trained in ISV procedures). The two other ISV are located at Peterhead and Dyce . The station boasts Level 3 water rescue capabilities, the highest level, with a dedicated Water Rescue Unit (WRU) and a trailed boat. Crewed by Level 3 water rescue technicians and rescue powerboat operators, the team can perform rescues by entering or swimming in water, and utilize boats or rescue skids. WRUs are typically dispatched to all water rescue incidents, supported by an additional WRU when needed. Elgin is equipped with a High Volume Pump (HVP) module, carried on a prime mover. One of only four stations in Scotland with this capability, the HVP system is used for pumping large volumes of water over long distances during incidents such as flooding or fires that demand a significant water removal or supply. This asset enables Elgin to support operations requiring extensive water resources. APPLIANCES R01P1: Rescue Pump Ladder (SV68BDF) R01P6: Rescue Pump Ladder (SV14BJJ) R01S1: Water Rescue Unit (SV16KDJ) R01S6: Incident Support Vehicle (SV08HBO) R01T1: Prime Mover (WX54VWH) R01T2?: Wildfire Unit (VE73CVB) R01G1: All-Terrain Vehicle (PK23XJY) Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

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 liters.

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) Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Turriff Turriff 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, it is one of only a few Grampian stations to be two-storey. Turriff is additionally one of the 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 Buckie and Ballater. Turriff 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

Y538RRS Water Ladder DESCRIPTION Y538 RRS is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service rescue pump, built by EmergencyOne on a Scania 94D-220 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 Fraserburgh Fire Station in 2024. History (701) 2001: Appliance is newly allocated to Fraserburgh fire station. (702) 2011: Appliance is re-allocated as second out pump. (N/A) 2013?: Appliance is re-allocated as a pool reserve appliance for the Grampian region. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Fochabers Fochabers 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

Oldmeldrum Oldmeldrum 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

High Volume Pumps (HVPs) are a form of specialist firefighting module designed to transport large quantities of water over long distances. These modules are transported to incidents using a prime mover and can be quickly deployed and dropped off at the scene for operation. Inside the overall module are two sub-modules carrying the HVP equipment. HVPs are primarily used in situations where local water supplies are insufficient, such as wildfires, large industrial fires, or significant flooding.  HIGH VOLUME PUMP ABOUT High Volume Pumps (HVPs) are a form of specialist firefighting module designed to transport large quantities of water over long distances. These modules are transported to incidents using a prime mover and can be quickly deployed and dropped off at the scene for operation. Inside the overall module are two sub-modules carrying the HVP equipment. HVPs are primarily used in situations where local water supplies are insufficient, such as wildfires, large industrial fires, or significant flooding. HVPs typically extract water from major water sources, such as rivers, lochs, or reservoirs, and transport it to the incident site. In cases of major flooding, they may also be deployed to pump water away from affected areas to reduce damage and restore access. Throughout the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) , there are four HVPs, all of which were provided by the Scottish Government to select legacy services under national resilience framework. All SFRS HVP require five HVP operators and two certified drivers to mobilise. Additional HVPs are privately operated sites such as the Grangemouth Refinery . Specification HydroSub Submersible Pump Submersible pump system capable of drawing water from deep or challenging sources. Pumping Capacity Depending on the type of hose and operational setup, an HVP can pump water at rates between 8,000 and 22,000 litres per minute (lpm). Hoses A total of 3km 150mm hose is carried altogether, with 1km in the first sub-module and an additional 2km in the second, as well as ancillary equipment. Distance Capability Utilising all available hose with a flow rate of 8,000 lpm, the system can transport water over distances exceeding 3 kilometres.

Central Central Community Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Aberdeen City. The station has four bays and operates on a wholetime basis. Central incorporates the Aberdeen City Area Headquarters as well as the Local Senior Officer (LSO) office. Central is equipped with a 32-metre High Reach Appliance (HRA), featuring an aerial ladder platform (ALP) system capable of reaching up to 8-9 floors. The HRA supports rescues at height, serves as a water tower during firefighting, and can extend downwards for tasks such as cliff rescues. The station boasts Level 3 water rescue capabilities, the highest level, with a dedicated Water Rescue Unit (WRU) and a trailed boat. Crewed by Level 3 water rescue technicians and rescue powerboat operators, the team can perform rescues by entering or swimming in water, and utilize boats or rescue skids. WRUs are typically dispatched to all water rescue incidents, supported by an additional WRU when needed. Central is also equipped for Mass Decontamination (MD) scenarios, with a prime mover carrying two MD modules—one for decontamination and one for logistics. These units can handle large-scale decontamination, accommodating up to 250 individuals per hour at Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents. APPLIANCES Q02P1: Rescue Pump Ladder (SY19AAE) Q02P2: Rescue Pump Ladder (SY19AAF) Q02A1: Aerial Ladder Platform (SF17WGK) Q02S1: Water Rescue Unit (SV67NMX) Q02T1: Prime Mover (SV09BPF) Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV53AUN Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV53 AUN is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a MAN L2000 chassis. After its service in active firefighting, the vehicle was repurposed to support training and community engagement initiatives. It is now used for Fireskills, a program designed to involve young volunteers in fire service training. The vehicle is kept at Elgin Fire Station. History (501) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to Portsoy fire station. (R24P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (N/A) 2023: Appliance is re-allocated to fireskills at Elgin Fire Station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV07AFA Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV07 AFA is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a MAN TGL 12 chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. Stationed at Maud Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (962) 2007: Appliance is newly allocated to Maud fire station. (R28P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (N/A) 2025: Appliance is removed from frontline duties. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD