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SV12VKX Fire Investigation Unit DESCRIPTION SV12 VKX is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service fire investigation unit (FIU) based on a Volkswagen Crafter body. The vehicle was replaced by SV71VSV in 2023. The vehicle appears to be at Renfrew Fire Station but does not seem to be used for any frontline response capabilities. History (INDIA 1) 2012: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (Q01F1) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (Q01F1) 2017: Appliance is newly allocated to Dyce fire station. (N/A) 2023: Appliance is removed and is now at the rear of Renfrew Fire Station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Altens Altens Fire Station is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service station situated in Aberdeen City. The station has three bays and operates on a wholetime basis. APPLIANCES Q03P1: R escue Pump Ladder (SF69BHW) Q03P2: Rescue Pump Ladder (SF69BHP) Q03C1: Command Support Unit (SV17MXX) Q03L1: Line Rescue Unit (SN59CCO) Q03T1: Prime Mover (SV54DWY) Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

Y534RRS Water Ladder DESCRIPTION Y534 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 Huntly Fire Station and became a reserve appliance in 2020. History (531) 2001: Appliance is newly allocated to Huntly fire station. (R47P1) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (N/A) 2020: Appliance is re-allocated as a pool reserve appliance for the Grampian region. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

KN64RVP Water Ladder DESCRIPTION KN64 RVP is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Rescue Pump manufactured by EmergencyOne on a Volvo FL chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. The vehicle is stationed at Grantown on Spey Fire Station and is operated on a retained-duty basis. History (431) 2015: Appliance is newly allocated to Aberlour fire station. (R43P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (S35P6) 2024: Appliance is relocated to Grantown on Spey fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

PRIME MOVER ABOUT Prime Movers (PMs) are a versatile classification of transport vehicles fitted with a hooklift system, allowing them to transport various specialist modules and containerized units. These vehicles respond to incidents by utilising a hooklift arm to load the required module at the station, and demount it where required on scene. This system allows stations to have a wide set of capabilities without using up too much space with multiple dedicated vehicles. Some Prime Mover utilise a different system in which the modules are propped up via struts and lowered onto the Prime Mover for transportation, however, this was generally only utilised by Tayside Fire and Rescue Service (TFRS) and isn't usually found outwith the region. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) operates a large variety of Prime Mover, many of which were provided under the national resilience framework by the Scottish Government. Crews require specialist driver training into the mounting and demounting of modules. Specification Vehicle Generally based upon a high-horsepower vehicle to effectively transport heavy modules. Hooklift Capable of lifting and transporting various modular units, with hydraulic stabilizing mechanisms to secure transported units.

SV09BPO Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV09 BPO 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. Stationed at Rothes Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (962) 2009: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. (712) 2012: Appliance is relocated to Peterhead fire station. (R02P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R44P6) 2017: Appliance is relocated to Rothes fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV65KLO Rescue Pump Ladder DESCRIPTION SV65 KLO is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by JDC 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 Alford Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (P03P1) 2018: Appliance is newly allocated to Blackness Road fire station. (P03P2) 2020: Appliance is re-allocated to second out. (R51P6) 2024: Appliance is relocated to Alford fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV54AUH Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV54 AUH 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 Fochabers Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (971) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to Altens fire station. (712) 2009: Appliance is relocated to Peterhead fire station. (471) 2012: Appliance is relocated to Fochabers fire station. (R45P6) 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

SV58ASU Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV58 ASU 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. Stationed at Macduff Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (771) 2008: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (731) 2012: Appliance is re-allocated to Ellon fire station. (R29P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R26P6) 2024: Appliance is re-allocated to Macduff fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV02EMJ Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV02 EMJ is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, 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. 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. Stationed at Turriff 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 Turriff Fire Station’s Level 2 water rescue capabilities, SV02 EMJ is also equipped with extra equipment for water rescues and flooding incidents. History (681) 2002: The appliance is rolled out to Turriff Fire Station alongside two other 10-man pumps at Buckie and Ballater as part of a new trial by Grampian Fire Brigade into 10-man pumps. (R49P6) 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

SV57BUP Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV57 BUP is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a MAN 15-244 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. This appliance is unique, being the only one of its kind within the fleet. Stationed at Lossiemouth Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (381) 2008: Appliance is newly allocated to Lossiemouth fire station. (R21P6) 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

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