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Braemar Braemar 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, Braemar's fire appliance is based on a 4x4 lightweight chassis. Braemar and Maud 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

Laurencekirk Laurencekirk 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

SV53CNO Major Incident Unit DESCRIPTION SV53 CNO is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service Major Incident Unit (MIU), built by Saxon on a Scania 94D-300 chassis. The appliance is designed to provide critical support during large-scale emergencies, particularly those involving urban search and rescue (USAR) and heavy rescue operations. The appliance is equipped with a forklift on the rear to assist with the transportation of palletized equipment, which includes vital USAR tools and resources needed for complex rescue situations. The vehicle was provided by the Scottish Government under the National Fire Resilience. Stationed at North Anderson Drive Fire Station, the appliance operates on a wholetime basis. The vehicle is 'jump-crewed' by the first-out pump, meaning the crew from that pump will move to the MIU when mobilising. The second-out pump will also mobilise alongside the MIU as a support pump. History (775) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (Q01U1) 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

SV67NMX Water Rescue Unit DESCRIPTION SV67 NMX is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Water Rescue Unit (WRU), built by CSS on a Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 chassis. The vehicle is equipped with Level 3 water rescue equipment and trailers a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), which operates under the callsign Q02B1. The RIB is designed for swift deployment in water rescue situations. Stationed at Central Fire Station, the vehicle operates on a wholetime basis. History (Q02S1) 2018: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SF69BHW Rescue Pump Ladder DESCRIPTION SF69 BHW 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 first-out pump at Altens Fire Station , operated on a wholetime duty basis. In addition to its primary role, the pump acts as a support vehicle for many of the specialist appliances stationed at Altens. It is mobilised alongside the Command Support Unit , functioning as a command support pump to provide essential resources and assistance during complex or large-scale incidents. History (P04P2) 2020: Appliance is newly allocated to Kingsway East fire station. (N/A) 2023: Appliance is removed from frontline duties and waiting on re-allocation (Q03P1) 2024: Appliance is re-allocated to Altens Fire Station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV53AUO Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV53 AUO is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a MAN L2000 chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. Stationed at Dufftown Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (421) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to Dufftown fire station. (R42P6) 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

SV05CKC Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV05 CKC is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by EmergencyOne on a MAN L2000 chassis. Stationed at Gordonstoun Fire Station, the vehicle is operated on a voluntary basis. The appliance holds the distinction of being the only frontline fire vehicle in the United Kingdom crewed by a school. History (691) 2005: Appliance is newly allocated to Macduff fire station. (R26P6) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R60P8) 2024: Appliance is relocated to Gordonstoun fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV61AWU Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV61 AWU 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 first-out pump at Banchory Fire Station, operated on a retained duty basis. History (771) 2011: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (921) 2014: Appliance is relocated to Banchory fire station. (R36P6) 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

SV54DWZ Prime Mover DESCRIPTION SV54 DWZ is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service prime mover, built by Multi Lift on a Scania 94D-230 chassis. The vehicle utilises a hooklift system to equip a welfare module (R47S6), designed to provide essential support and comfort to firefighters during prolonged operations. The welfare module is equipped with toilets and a variety of refreshments. Stationed at Huntly Fire Station, the vehicle operates on a retained duty basis. History (954) 2005: Appliance is newly allocated to Stonehaven fire station. (974) 2006: Appliance is re-allocated to Altens fire station. (374) 2010: Appliance is re-allocated to Elgin fire station. (R01T1) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R47T6) 2024: Appliance is re-allocated to Huntly fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

SV55CFO Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV55 CFO is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service water ladder, built by Emergency One on a Scania P340 chassis. Designed for versatility, the appliance is equipped to handle a wide range of incidents, including fires, road traffic collisions, and rescues. Notably, the appliance is the highest-horsepower pump in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The decision to use the P340 chassis was tied to Grampian Fire and Rescue's close relationship with Scania. Scania needed one of the pumps for a European tour, and when the usual chassis options weren’t ready in time, a P340 crew cab chassis with the number plate SV05 EJK was used. After its return to Scotland, the appliance was re-registered as SV55 CFO. Allegedly, the "CFO" in the plate was chosen to reference "Chief Fire Officer." The vehicle is believed to have been stationed at Kintore Fire Station, likely due to the fleet manager—who had a retained role there—taking a particular interest in the appliance. The vehicle is still stationed at Kintore Fire Station and is operated on a retained-duty basis. History (772) 2006: Appliance is newly allocated to North Anderson Drive fire station. (761) 2008: Appliance is re-allocated to Kintore fire station. (R32P6) 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

P94ERS Water Carrier DESCRIPTION P94 ERS is a former Grampian Fire and Rescue Service Water Carrier , built by Whale Tankers on a Scania 94D-220 chassis. With a substantial capacity of 10,000 litres, it provides a vital water supply for firefighting operations in areas with limited hydrant access. Lacking built-in pumping capabilities, it carries an inflatable dam with a capacity of 9500 litres. Water is emptied into the dam and pumped out by other appliances on the scene. It is one of only five water carriers currently operated by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The vehicle is stationed at Stonehaven Fire Station and is operated on a retained duty basis. History (960) 1998: Appliance is newly allocated to Stonehaven fire station. (970) 2001: Appliance is re-allocated to Altens fire station. (960) 2005: Appliance is re-allocated to Stonehaven fire station. (R33W6) 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

SV12AZC Rescue Pump DESCRIPTION SV12 AZC 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 Fraserburgh Fire Station, the appliance is the second-out pump and operates on a retained-duty basis. Given Fraserburgh Fire Station’s Level 2 water rescue capabilities, the appliance is also equipped with extra equipment for water rescues and flooding incidents. History (962) 2012: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station as one of the first two pumps to have Scottish Fire and Rescue markings, they also have a saltire on the front of the pump to celebrate the upcoming 2013 merger. (962) 2012: Saltire is removed from pump after complaints of it being offensive. (752) 2015: Appliance is re-allocated to Inverurie fire station. (R32P7) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R27P7) 2020: Appliance is re-allocated to Fraserburgh fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD