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Emergency One has announced a new partnership with Finnish manufacturer Vema Lift Oy, which produces aerial platforms for fire and rescue services.
The collaboration will give UK fire and rescue services access to Vema’s full range of high-performance aerial appliances. The move also expands Emergency One’s portfolio, strengthening its ability to provide complete, UK-built firefighting solutions.
Vema’s aerial platforms are designed to support modern emergency response needs, with models offering working heights from 21 to 114 metres and horizontal reach of up to 40 metres. Each unit features heavy-duty suspension, H-type outriggers for maximum stability, and a safe working load of up to 600kg. Optional firefighting configurations include rear-mounted pumps, integrated water tanks and custom stowage solutions.
A Vema appliance was showcased at this The Emergency Services Show 2025, drawing crowds keen to see the technology in action.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward for Emergency One and the UK fire and rescue sector. By working with Vema, we can expand our portfolio and provide customers with access to world-class aerial solutions, while maintaining the proven design foundations they know and trust.”
Steven Bell, Managing Director, Emergency One.
Marko Kärkkäinen, Vice President of Vema Lift Oy, added: “We are very pleased to start cooperation with the market leader in the UK. Our companies complement each other, and this is the beginning of a successful collaboration.”
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