Emergency One, a leading UK manufacturer of fire and rescue vehicles, is pioneering the future of emergency services with sustainable solutions. As the creators of the world’s first fully electric fire engine, the company continues to push boundaries in innovation.
Building on this success, Emergency One is now developing a prototype for a hydrogen fuel cell-powered fire appliance to further promote the adoption of clean energy in emergency response sectors. To support their commitment to sustainability, Emergency One is partnering with Booth Welsh as part of the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) Rapid Demonstrator Project. This initiative will provide deeper insights into energy consumption and emissions at their Ayrshire manufacturing site.
The Client
Emergency One is a world-leading manufacturer of fire and rescue vehicles, dedicated to sustainability and operational efficiency. Their expertise in producing innovative, low-emission fire appliances positions them at the forefront of clean energy adoption within the emergency services sector.“Rising energy costs are forcing us to continually improve the efficiency of our operations. Our commitment to becoming a Net Zero business and leading provider of low-emission emergency vehicles drives us to gain better insights into our energy usage and emissions. This project with Booth Welsh is an important step in achieving those goals.”— Stewart Gorman, Compliance Manager, Emergency One
The Solution
To enhance Emergency One’s energy efficiency, Booth Welsh has deployed its Energy Monitoring Dashboard at their Ayrshire facility. This system utilizes IIOT sensors to monitor energy consumption in real time. The sensors are installed at key distribution points and machinery, transmitting data wirelessly to a central database.
- Real-time tracking of energy usage across production processes.
- Enhanced transparency in emissions reporting.
- Identification of efficiency improvement opportunities.
- A user-friendly dashboard accessible from any networked device.
Findings and Observations
The pilot helped Emergency One learn more about how and where their energy is being used, showing unexpected usage at certain times of the week. For example, they discovered equipment was burning energy over the weekend without their knowledge, leading them to take action to prevent this in the future. Without a real-time view of energy usage presented through a simple dashboard, Emergency One would not have been able to pinpoint these issues and address them effectively.
Each operating environment is unique. Some clients prefer running the energy dashboard on their internal IT networks, requiring compliance with security policies, while others prefer no connection to their network. For this project, we redesigned the energy dashboard to operate via a different communication protocol, enabling real-time energy data capture without needing the internal IT network. Our flexible solutions accommodate client preferences for on-premise or off-premise monitoring systems.
Booth Welsh’s Consultancy Services Director, Gordon Semple, emphasised the value of this partnership:
“We can engineer a better future through collaborations like this. Emergency One’s dedication to innovation and sustainability makes them an ideal partner for this project. By implementing real-time energy monitoring, they will gain critical insights to optimise operations while contributing to a low-carbon future.”
The Benefits.
Real-time energy tracking – Immediate insights into consumption trends.
Improved sustainability reporting – Greater transparency for clients and stakeholders.
Operational efficiency gains – Identification of opportunities to reduce waste and optimize production.
Scalable solution – The Energy Monitoring Dashboard can adapt to future needs.