FOR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND EVERY CALL OUT

 

Explore See the technology fire and rescue services use to stay connected, share what they know and make faster, safer decisions.

The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) brings together the technology and the people working on real operational challenges across the blue light sector. This page is for firefighters, officers and the teams that support them: digital and IT, control and mobilising, data, operational technology, drone teams and procurement. ETS 2027 takes place on 6-7 October at the NEC Birmingham, co-located with The Emergency Services Show. 

 

FIRE &RESCUE TEAMS ATTENDING EMERGENCY TECH SHOW

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KEY FACTS FOR EMERGENCY TECH SHOW 2027

WHY ATTEND?

WHY FIRE & RESCUE TEAMS VISIT ETS

 

SEE WHAT WORKS IN THE FIELD

Mobile technology (41%) and communication equipment (40%) were the top interests among fire and rescue visitors at ETS 2026. Handle rugged devices, comms kit and wearables, and ask how they perform in heat, water and smoke-filled environments.

JOIN UP CONTROL, MAPPING AND THE FRONTLINE

Command and control solutions and mapping and navigation (GIS) both ranked highly with fire visitors in 2026. See how mobilising, location data and incident information fit together, and where integration gets difficult.

WATCH DRONES AND ROBOTICS IN ACTION

In 2026, The Drone Cage showed aerial surveillance and payload delivery, while The Robotics Arena featured ground robotics, including quadruped and humanoid platforms designed for high-risk environments. See capability demonstrated rather than described.

MEET FIRE LEADERS AND PARTNER SERVICES

Fire and rescue visitors at ETS 2026 included the Chief Information Officer at London Fire Brigade, the Strategic DTC Lead at the National Fire Chiefs Council, the Chief Drone Pilot at Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and Chief Fire Officers from West Midlands and Greater Manchester. Police and ambulance teams are on the same floor.

WHAT IS THERE TO DISCOVER?

WHAT FIRE AND RESCUE TEAMS CAN EXPLORE

 

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AND RUGGEDISED HARDWARE

Devices and accessories built for operational use.

COMMUNICATION AND CONNECTIVITY

Critical comms, communication equipment and networks.

COMMAND AND CONTROL

Control room, mobilising and incident response systems.

MAPPING AND NAVIGATION (GIS)

Location data and tools that support planning and response.

DRONES AND ROBOTICS

Aerial and ground platforms for reconnaissance and high-risk tasks.

AI, DATA AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Analytics, software and apps, and the change programmes behind them.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

PLAN YOUR TIME AT THE SHOW

 

SHORTLIST EXHIBITORS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Browse exhibitors by technology category and map out the stands relevant to your service's projects.

→ BROWSE 2026 EXHIBITORS

LOOK OUT FOR THE 2027 AGENDA

Sessions will be published as they are confirmed. The 2026 agenda shows the kind of practical, cross-service content to expect.

→ SEE 2026 AGENDA

COME AS A TEAM

Bring colleagues from digital, control, operational technology and procurement so each can focus on their own priorities.

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VISIT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES SHOW

For appliances, PPE, rescue equipment and fleet, the Emergency Services Show runs alongside ETS in the same halls, on the same dates. 2 events, 1 pass! 

​​​​​​→ FIND OUT MORE

BRING YOUR SERVICE'S CHALLENGES TO ETS 2027

Register your interest for ETS 2027 and we will inform you when registration goes live! Plus, we'll keep you up to date with new content, features, exhibitors and more!

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