Smarter fleets for critical response

Emergency service fleets are changing fast. Pressure is rising to deliver quicker response, reduce costs, improve sustainability and keep vehicles on the road with zero compromise on capability.

Co-located with The Emergency Tech Show, the new Fleet of the Future feature at the Emergency Services Show 2026 is where that challenge turns into action.

This is a dedicated space at ESS for the people who run emergency fleets and the suppliers who design, build and support them. From frontline vehicles to fleet systems and specialist equipment, everything here is focused on one thing: keeping emergency services ready to respond.

Why it matters

When fleets fail, response is impacted. When systems are slow, crews feel it. When costs rise, pressure builds everywhere.

This feature brings the focus back to what matters most:

  • Keeping emergency vehicles ready, reliable and on the road
  • Reducing downtime across maintenance, repair and servicing
  • Taking control of fleet cost, efficiency and whole-life value
  • Moving towards electric and low-emission emergency fleets without losing performance
  • Improving visibility, data and operational control across fleets
  • Meeting compliance and safety requirements in real-world conditions

See it. Test it. Challenge it.

This feature area is a working space for fleet teams and suppliers to connect over real operational needs. No theory. No guesswork.

Here you can:

  • Get hands-on with emergency fleet vehicles and equipment solutions
  • Speak directly to suppliers and technical specialists
  • Compare conversion options, equipment fit-outs and integrations
  • Explore fleet technology, telematics and connected systems
  • Understand what actually works in live operational environments

This is where procurement decisions get clearer. Register for the Emergency Tech Show and gain access to The Emergency Services Show too!

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Insight that reflects real fleet pressure

Stage

Hear from experts and sessions focused on the realities of running emergency service fleets today and where they are heading next.

Expect straight-talking insight on:

  • Electrifying emergency fleets without losing response capability
  • Controlling cost, efficiency and whole-life value
  • Improving fleet uptime, resilience and availability
  • Meeting tightening compliance and operational standards
  • Building smarter charging and infrastructure strategies
  • Using data to improve fleet performance and decision-making

Real experience. Real challenges. Real solutions.

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Get involved 

Fleet of the Future offers a range of partnership opportunities for organisations looking to connect with a highly targeted audience of fleet, procurement and operational decision makers. Choose the package that best suits your objectives, whether that is building visibility or establishing thought leadership.

Ignition Package

An entry level package to build visibility, test engagement with the audience and establish presence within Fleet of the Future.

Accelerator Package

Best suited to businesses looking to increase leads, actively engage buyers and position themselves as experts. 

Blue Light Leader

A premium package for market leaders looking for maximum exposure and thought leadership within the feature.
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