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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

SV53CNX Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV53 CNX 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 Aberchirder Fire Station in 2024. History (962) 2004: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. (961) 2006: Appliance is re-allocated to first-out pump. (N/A) 2020: Appliance is re-allocated as a pool reserve appliance for the Grampian region. (R48P6) 2023: Appliance is relocated to Aberchirder Fire Station. (N/A) 2024: Appliance is removed from frontline duties. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

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

station Aberdeen Central Numberplate SY19AAF Model Scania P280 Type Rescue Pump Ladder SV53CNO Describe your image SV53CNO Describe your image 1/1 One of two wholetime pumps at North Anderson Drive this is the second out at the station. Manufactured by EmergencyOne on a Scania P280 chassis it is the primary response to all fire and rescue incidents with both firefighting and rescue gear. VIdeos Missing something? Is there something we missed here ? submit a quick form with any additional information or photos. First Name Last Name Email Subject Leave us a message... Submit Thanks for submitting!

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

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

station Central CALLSIGN Q02P1 numberplate SY19AAE Type Rescue Pump Ladder model Scania P280 SY19AAE - ChasingTheBlueLights SY19AAE - ChasingTheBlueLights SY19AAE - ChasingTheBlueLights 1/2 SY19AAE is a rescue pump ladder, which is based on a Scania P280 chassis and manufactured by EmergencyOne. It serves as the first-out pump at Central and is crewed on a wholetime basis. Whenever the station's mass decontamination unit is turned out SY19AAE will respond alongside as a support pump.

SV64AEU Rescue Pump Ladder DESCRIPTION SV64 AEU is a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service rescue pump, 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. This vehicle serves as the second-out pump at Inverurie Fire Station, operated on a retained duty basis. History (962) 2015: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. (Q02P2) 2016: Following the 2013 amalgamation of all eight Scottish fire and rescue services the appliance callsign is updated to a national standard. (R31P7) 2020: Appliance is re-allocated to Inverurie fire station. 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

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

SV09BPK Water Ladder DESCRIPTION SV07 AFE 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 Insch Fire Station, the appliance operates on a retained-duty basis. History (961) 2009: Appliance is newly allocated to Central fire station. (711) 2012: Appliance is relocated to 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. (R50P6) 2016: Appliance is relocated to Insch fire station. YOUR PICS Other Services FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE COASTGUARD

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