15 businesses representing the South West at Europe’s premier emergency services event

The Emergency Services Show, Europe’s leading annual event for the blue light community, is returning to the NEC Birmingham this September for its 19th year, with 15 businesses representing innovation in the sector for the South West.

Held between 17th & 18th September, the event seeks to connect more than 16,000+ blue light professionals in an exhibition that showcases new technologies and provides a space to share learnings and enhance the sector.

The event is co-located with the Emergency Tech Show, the forefront of emergency services innovation delivering real-world solutions across AI, comms, data, drones, robotics, and technologies built to boost performance, streamline operations, and support digital transformation.

One business attending is a leading global provider of firefighter uniforms and PPE, Bristol Uniforms. Bristol Uniforms supplies to more than 110 countries and to major fire services in the UK, including the London Fire Brigade and West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service. Bristol Uniforms is partnered with MSA Safety, a global brand, to help support more customers with the highest quality safety clothing.

Jo Garner, General Manager at Bristol Uniforms, said: “We’re looking forward to connecting with our customers and showcasing how Bristol Uniforms and MSA Safety’s ecosystem of fire safety solutions are responding to the needs of the industry. With so many products and solutions all under one roof, we have the know-how – from fire protective clothing to helmets to SCBA to connected devices – to help enhance firefighter safety.

“The Emergency Services Show gives us the opportunity to be with our customers, hear from them, and show them the benefits of having a one-stop shop for their fire protective needs. The goal is offering reliable products and services that meet the needs of the fire service and aim to be a partner that firefighters can depend on and to support them in their important work.”

David Brown, Event Director & Joint Managing Director of the Emergency Services Show, added: “Each show continues to be the best and biggest show we’ve ever put on since we launched in 2006 - and we anticipate this year to be the same. I believe the show truly reflects what a fantastic sector the emergency services are and the brilliant work that they do in keeping our communities safe every day. It is truly collaboration at its best.

“From firefighters, paramedics, police officers, charities, businesses and more - whoever has a role in the emergency services, there has never been a better time to come to the show.”

Following feedback from attendees in previous years, all The Emergency Services Show scheduled sessions are now CPD qualified. Blue light sector attendees can now upskill and explore new knowledge areas all under one roof. This includes live demonstrations and simulations, panel talks, the Immersive Skills Lab, and industry leading networking opportunities to build on their knowledge and best practices of working in the blue light sector.

Another new feature for 2025 is The Community Hub, which showcases stories, talks, demonstrations and more from volunteers, charities, not-for-profit organisations and the emergency services support teams.

At the 2024 edition of the show, more than 12,000 blue light professionals attended the NEC Birmingham, with 535 leading brands in attendance, engaging directly with the key buyers from police, fire & rescue, ambulance, search & rescue, voluntary, and support services, all seeking the latest solutions and innovations to enhance public safety and streamline emergency response.

For businesses wantingfurther information about The Emergency Services Show, or The Emergency Tech Show, and to register for a FREE ticket, click here.