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.

Fleet of the Future at the Emergency Services Show 2026 is where that challenge turns into action.

This is a dedicated space 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.

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FOCUSED CONTENT THEMES

Decarbonisation & Sustainable Fleet Transition

Exploring how emergency services can transition to low and zero-emission fleets while maintaining operational effectiveness. Sessions will examine alternative fuels, emerging propulsion technologies, charging and refuelling infrastructure, and practical strategies for achieving sustainability targets without compromising frontline response capability.

Fleet Performance, Efficiency & Asset Management

Focusing on maximising value, reliability and operational performance throughout the fleet lifecycle. Content will cover total cost of ownership, procurement and replacement strategies, maintenance and servicing best practice, asset utilisation, and the use of data to improve fleet efficiency and long-term financial sustainability.

Future Mobility, Readiness & Operational Resilience

Examining the technologies, vehicles and operational strategies that will shape the next generation of emergency service fleets. Discussions will address operational readiness, resilience and compliance, alongside the evaluation of new vehicle platforms, connected fleet technologies, telematics, smart infrastructure and emerging innovations that support future response requirements.
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10:00
  1. 25 years after 9/11, how fire service fleets are changing to be ready for threats today and for the future 
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    After the devastating terrorist attacks in the US on September 11 2001, the UK reviewed its response and invested in the New Dimension Programme. 25 years on, that kit is being replaced with modern approaches that reflect modern risks. National Resilience is leading the way and in this session, you’ll learn about how the fire and rescue service fleet is changing to support a national response.  
10:45
  1. HVO fire engines – the right way to go?  
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    The journey to net zero is a tough one with emergency services taking different routes and having difference challenges. But, along the way there might be an alternative way to fuel existing fleet without swapping them out for new electric vehicles. Find out how two fire services are using biofuels – called HVO – to power their fleets. They’ll share their experience, the challenges and the benefits of adopting greener fuel. 
11:30
  1. LI battery fires, hydrogen fuel and vertical lift off  – how can the fire service prepare for the future of flight? 
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    Fly from any airport in the UK and feel safe knowing that there is an airport fire service trained, equipped and ready to respond. But what happens when the risk changes? Join Simon and Graeme for an insider view on what’s changing on the ground and in the air that means the responders need to be looking at the future and preparing for it today. 
13:00
  1. Four steps to decarbonising your fleet
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    Is your organisation looking at greening its fleet but uncertain where to start or has taken the first steps but finds it all daunting when I comes to the trickier vehicles? This then is the place for you to bring your sandwiches and hear from our experts who will be reporting back on findings from a series of webinars where they dug into the detail about the decarbonisation journey and have top tips and practical advice for you to take away.  
13:45
  1. Catching criminals on e-bikes and how the Met is getting ahead of the game
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    You may have seen someone have their phone stolen outside a train station with the thief making off on a souped-up e-bike. Those bikes are often illegally converted to go at faster speeds making pursuit hard. The Met Police has invested in Su-Ron electric bikes and is now using them across the capital to fight crime and get ahead of the criminals. Hear from our experts about this capability and how this part of the Met’s fleet is making a massive difference to outcomes.  
14:30
  1. National Police Air Service and innovations in the sky
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    With new helicopters becoming operational next year, NPAS is using the latest technology to support policing from the skies. NPAS crews operate helicopters and aeroplanes, work alongside force drone teams and now NPAS is exploring how uncrewed aircraft could form part of a future blended fleet to help fight crime. Get the inside scoop directly from the team in this fascinating session.   
16:00
  1. The women behind the wheel of blue light fleets 
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    As emergency services fleet evolves through electrification, new technologies and changing workforce demands, there is growing recognition that the sector needs a wider range of voices and experiences. This panel brings together women working across blue light fleet to discuss careers, leadership, inclusion and the barriers that still exist within a traditionally male-dominated environment. The session will also explore how organisations can create clearer pathways into fleet and encourage the next generation of women into the profession. 
10:00
  1. Electric ambulances and the green surge 
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    NHS England committed to the delivery of 80 electric ambulances by March this year. How did that go? We look at the challenges of introducing electric ambulances into fleets and what’s been learned so far to smooth out the green transition in the future.  
10:45
  1. Future gazing ambulance conversion in an unpredictable world 
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    The inside of an ambulance is complex and chock full of vital equipment needed to deal with the vast array of demand from the public who call on our paramedics in their hour of need. Converting an ambulance is an art but what happens when the supply chain jolts and the parts aren’t available or the convertor struggles to survive in a challenging economic climate? It’s a conversation that needs to be had, so join our panel to explore what ambulance services need to do be resilient in an unpredictable world. 
13:00
  1. Four steps to decarbonising your fleet
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    Is your organisation looking at greening its fleet but uncertain where to start or has taken the first steps but finds it all daunting when I comes to the trickier vehicles? This then is the place for you to bring your sandwiches and hear from our experts who will be reporting back on findings from a series of webinars where they dug into the detail about the decarbonisation journey and have top tips and practical advice for you to take away.  
14:00
  1. Search and rescue fleets adapting for the future 
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    You may associate search and rescue teams, whether in the mountains or lowland settings, with a fleet of Land Rovers on off road tracks, but the picture is much more varied today. Find out how these volunteer run teams extend the life of the vehicles to suit the terrain and how they are innovating for the future where the climate is no longer predictable and they need to be prepared for the extremes.   
14:45
  1. The challenge of running agile fleets on land, at sea and in the air 
    Fleet of the Future Stage
    30 mins
    You may think that the RNLI and Coastguard are all about the coastline, sea and boats, but far from it. Their fleets are diverse and they face the same challenges about moving to green fuels as the rest of the emergency services. How do you bring alternative power sources to remote places? What does a future fleet look like for them? Come and join the conversation as they do some horizon scanning on land at the NEC. 

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