Emergency One

Name

Emergency One

Legal name

Emergency One (UK) Ltd

Website

https://e1group.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Fire engine manufacturing
• Custom fire appliances
• Electric fire vehicles
• Aerial ladder platforms
• Airport rescue firefighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumnock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Fire Appliance Sales: Sale of bespoke fire and rescue vehicles manufactured to customer specifications. Ranges from light 3.5T to super 16T+ vehicles, aerial appliances, electric vehicles, and ARFF aircraft rescue vehicles. One-time capital purchase model with long production cycles.
2. Aftermarket Services and Maintenance: Servicing, repair, and maintenance contracts including 'Total Care' type contracts covering all service, repair and maintenance requirements. Accident damage and insurance repairs. Training services for product operation and maintenance.
3. Equipment and Tools Sales: Sales of specialist firefighting equipment through Clan Tools & Plant Ltd division including rescue tools, pumps, nozzles, monitors, thermal imaging cameras, foam concentrates, lighting, and respiratory equipment from global manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emergency One designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke fire and rescue vehicles — including pumping appliances, aerial ladder platforms, incident command units, and airport rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles — to fire and rescue services in the UK and international markets. The company also produces proprietary electronic control and telematics systems (e1Fleet, ePumpControl, eCabControl, e1Tag) and distributes specialist firefighting equipment through its Clan Tools & Plant division. It pioneered the world's first fully electric fire engine (E1 EV0).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E1 EV0: World's first fully electric fire engine, featuring zero emissions and advanced battery electric technology.
• E1 Simon
• E1 Scorpion
• E1 Manticore
• E1 MIVe
• e1Nebula
• E1 Phoenix
• e1Fleet
• ePumpControl
• eCabControl
• e1Tag

Products and services

• Light Vehicles (3.5-7T) Fire Appliances
• Medium B Type Vehicles (7.5-16T)
• Super Appliances (16T+)
• Incident Command Units
• Aerial Appliance Range Aerial fire appliances including the in-house E1 Simon Aerial Ladder Platform (32m-60m, EN1777 certified) and Magirus turntable ladders (32m-68m). Used by fire and rescue services for high-rise and large-scale firefighting and rescue operations.
• E1 EV0 Fully Electric Fire Engine The world's first fully electric BS EN1846 pumping appliance, featuring a 230-mile driving range, 315kWh battery pack, over 550kW peak drive performance, and 4+ hours pumping duration with adjustable regenerative braking and rapid charge system. Designed for fire and rescue services targeting zero-emission fleets.
• E1 MIVe Ultra-Lightweight Industrial Electric Fire Appliance Ultra-lightweight, fully electric compact firefighting vehicle designed for industrial environments such as manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and confined industrial sites.
• E1 Manticore ARFF Appliances Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) appliances in 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 configurations. NFPA 414 and ICAO compliant. Scania DC16 engines producing 1000+ bhp in hybrid configuration, with 12,500 litre water tank, 1,500 litre foam tank, and 8,000 LPM pump. Built for airport operators.
• Special Vehicles Bespoke special-purpose fire and rescue vehicles built to unique customer requirements, covering non-standard configurations outside the standard light/medium/super range.
• E1 Phoenix Lightweight Portable Fire Pumps Lightweight portable fire pumps including the Elettro FS12 (world's first battery-electric portable pump, 72V motor, 340 L/min at 7 bar), petrol-powered Maxflo and SupaJet models, and high-capacity EFI models. Distributed exclusively through Emergency One's Phoenix brand.
• Clan Tools & Plant Equipment Supply Distribution and supply of specialist firefighting equipment through the Clan Tools & Plant Ltd subsidiary — including rescue tools, pumps, nozzles, monitors, thermal imaging cameras, foam concentrates, lighting, and respiratory equipment from global manufacturers such as LUKAS, Vetter, Akron Brass, LEADER, BIOEX, Seek Thermal, and Nightstick.
• Total Care After-Sales Service and Maintenance Comprehensive after-sales service offering including Total Care maintenance contracts covering all service, repair, and maintenance requirements, accident damage and insurance repairs, and training services for product operation and maintenance. Delivered through company-owned workshops and mobile service vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of UK fire and rescue services served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vema Lift OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Partnership to provide Vema's aerial platforms for UK fire and rescue services. Vema offers models from 21 to 114 metres with up to 40m horizontal reach and 600kg safe working load. Combines Emergency One's trusted engineering with Vema's globally recognised aerial platform technology.
• University of Strathclyde DMEMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ongoing collaboration through Industrial Group Project (IGP) programme. Student teams work on real-world projects including cab stowage optimization and lean management assessments of production facilities.
• United Safety and Survivability Corporation (USSC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2024Distribution partnership for USSC's Active Air Purification Units in the UK market. Device eliminates 99%+ of viral and bacterial pathogens using hydroperoxide technology. Already millions of units in service globally.
• Clan Tools and Plant LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Strategic merger in 2012 establishing Emergency One Group as a one-stop shop for all firefighting needs. Clan Tools supplies operational equipment including rescue tools, nozzles, thermal cameras, foam, and lighting.
• Magirus GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK Sales and Service agents for the full range of Magirus products including Turntable Ladders ranging from 32m to 68m (largest globally). Comprehensive sales and support network in the UK with dedicated Service Engineers.
• Seek ThermalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClan Tools partnered with Seek Thermal to bring thermal imaging cameras (AttackPRO and FirePRO X) to the UK market. Seek Thermal founded in 2012 by scientists with 40 years of thermal imaging experience.
• Akron BrassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAkron Brass designs and manufactures firefighting nozzles and monitors for fire and rescue, industrial, marine, mining, forestry, and wildland applications. Distributed through Clan Tools.
• LEADERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEADER provides firefighting and rescue equipment including nozzles, thermal imaging cameras, PPV fans, foam equipment, and training systems. Full range of USAR equipment for search and rescue operations.
• BIOEXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIOEX supplies fluorine-free firefighting foams (F3) and AFFF products. Pioneer in fluorine-free foam since 2002, serving airports, fire brigades, marine, oil & gas, and chemical industries globally.
• LUKASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLUKAS supplies hydraulic rescue tools, battery-powered equipment, re-railing equipment, and industrial hydraulic tools. Full range of rescue equipment including cutters, spreaders, and lifting systems.
• Vetter GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVetter provides emergency pneumatics including lifting bags, hazmat containment equipment, decontamination tents and showers, and E-Vehicle Isolation System (EIS) for managing EV fire incidents.
• E1 Phoenix (Phoenix Global)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Phoenix lightweight portable fire pumps including the world's first battery-electric portable pump (Elettro FS12), petrol-powered units (Maxflo, SupaJet), and high-capacity EFI models.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Morita Holdings: Japanese manufacturer of fire trucks, aerial ladders, and firefighting equipment. Comparable product portfolio across pumpers, aerials, ARFF, and special appliances, with significant market position in Asia-Pacific that parallels Emergency One's UK dominance.
• Angloco: UK-based fire and rescue vehicle manufacturer and direct domestic competitor to Emergency One. Smaller in scale but operates in the same UK B2G procurement market with comparable custom-build capabilities and aftermarket service offerings.
• Ferrara Fire Apparatus: US custom fire apparatus manufacturer (part of REV Group) producing pumpers, aerials, and industrial vehicles. Direct competitor in the high-spec custom segment and comparable in serving municipal and industrial firefighting customers.
• Albert Ziegler GmbH: German firefighting vehicle and equipment manufacturer with a comparable product range of custom pumpers, aerial ladders, and firefighting equipment. Competes with Emergency One in European municipal tenders and shares a focus on industrial and airport firefighting.
• Rosenbauer International: Austrian-headquartered global leader in firefighting vehicles and equipment. Directly comparable product range (custom pumpers, aerials, ARFF, electric fire trucks via the RT platform) and competes head-to-head in international tenders that Emergency One is increasingly pursuing.
• REV Group: US specialty vehicle manufacturer whose portfolio includes E-ONE, KME, Spartan Emergency Response, and Ferrara — all direct custom fire apparatus competitors. Public listing and multi-brand scale make REV the closest analog to Emergency One from a portfolio and capital structure perspective.
• Bronto Skylift: Finnish manufacturer of aerial platforms for fire and rescue (owned by Ruthmann). Directly comparable to Emergency One's aerial ladder platform line (E1 Simon 32m-60m and the new Vema partnership up to 114m), competing in the same high-reach aerial segment globally.
• Magirus (Iveco Group): German/European fire appliance manufacturer part of Iveco Group. Already a strategic partner of Emergency One (UK sales/service agent for turntable ladders 32m-68m), making it both a peer and a commercial partner with substantial overlap in custom fire engines and aerials.

Broad incumbents

• Oshkosh Corporation: Large US specialty vehicle manufacturer whose Pierce Manufacturing subsidiary is the US #1 fire apparatus maker. Significantly larger and more diversified than Emergency One, but Pierce is a relevant incumbent peer in the same global custom-fire-engine category.

Regional players

• Terberg Group: Dutch specialty vehicle manufacturer with a fire and rescue division producing custom fire appliances primarily for European municipal markets. Comparable in custom-build approach and European public-sector customer base, though more regionally concentrated than Emergency One's UK-international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/e1Group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e1group
• Instagraminstagram.com/emergencyoneuk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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