Fire services worldwide are facing increasingly complex threat scenarios, from extreme climate events to hybrid risks and digital vulnerabilities. Against this backdrop, Interschutz 2026 will return to Hanover from 1 to 6 June, positioning itself as a global showcase for the next generation of firefighting, rescue and civil protection technology.
Recognised as the world’s leading trade fair for the sector, Interschutz will present advances across vehicles, equipment, digital systems and operational concepts. Exhibits will span the halls and outdoor demonstration areas, supported by a comprehensive conference programme. The focus is clear: integrating hardware and software to meet rising operational demands through connectivity and digitalisation.
Researchers and manufacturers are increasingly working in partnership to align technological innovation with real-world requirements. Digital tools, data-driven systems and artificial intelligence are becoming embedded in frontline operations, fleet management and training. Interschutz 2026 aims to demonstrate how these developments are reshaping both preventive and defensive fire protection.
“Digital technology and AI are just two of the keywords that will significantly shape Interschutz,” says Thilo Horstmann, Head of Interschutz at Deutsche Messe. “Manufacturers will present genuine innovations and the best solutions for fire and disaster protection. Interschutz is and will remain the international world-leading trade fair for the sector.”
Global Platform for Technology
The core focus area of firefighting will once again encompass preventive and defensive fire protection. Leading manufacturers will present vehicles and systems designed to address evolving operational risks.
Rosenbauer, regarded as a global leader in defensive fire and disaster protection technology, returns as a key exhibitor. The Ziegler Group will showcase its portfolio of firefighting vehicles and equipment, covering fire suppression, emergency response and rescue management. Magirus, known for its aerial ladder platforms, is also preparing a significant presence for 2026. BMW will exhibit vehicles and motorcycles configured for use by police, fire services, emergency physicians and rescue organisations.
Beyond apparatus and vehicles, Interschutz will highlight firefighting technology, extinguishing agents, fire station and workshop design, and concepts for education and training. Associations, professional organisations and specialist service providers will also present their capabilities.
International engagement remains a defining feature of the event. High-level firefighting delegations have registered from Germany and overseas, including Singapore, Taiwan, several South American countries, Sweden and Denmark. Some of the longest journeys will be made by representatives from Australia and New Zealand. Alongside product launches, live demonstrations, lectures and competitions, Interschutz continues to function as a global networking forum, facilitating knowledge transfer and cross-border cooperation.
Protective Equipment and Integrated Solutions
Personal protection and life-saving technologies will form another major strand of the exhibition. Dräger, operating under the motto “Technology for Life”, will present advanced firefighting equipment, including respiratory protection and personal protective equipment designed to minimise health risks in hazardous environments. The company’s systems are widely deployed internationally.
S-Gard will exhibit protective clothing engineered to withstand extreme heat, moisture and exposure to toxic substances, reflecting growing awareness of occupational health risks in fire and rescue operations.
Türkiye is expected to be strongly represented among exhibitors. Volkan will showcase technologically advanced emergency vehicles and specialist components for fire and rescue services. From France, family-owned Groupe DESAUTEL will present its holistic approach to fire protection, spanning prevention, equipment supply and operational readiness.
From the United Arab Emirates, NAFFCO will underline its role as a global manufacturer and solution provider in firefighting, fire protection and safety technology. The company positions itself as a comprehensive provider, delivering vehicles, protection systems, services and technical expertise for civil security and civil protection.
FEU Leadership Conference to Debut
A significant addition to the 2026 programme is the inaugural FEU Leadership Conference, organised by the Federation of European Fire Officers. Taking place on 3 and 4 June during Interschutz, the conference is expected to attract more than 300 senior leaders from fire and civil protection agencies across Europe and partner countries.
Held under the shared theme ‘Safeguarding Tomorrow’, the conference aims to establish a strategic European platform for those shaping the future of fire and civil protection services.
The agenda reflects mounting pressures on emergency services, including geopolitical instability, hybrid threats, digital vulnerabilities, extreme weather events and rising public expectations. Senior representatives from the European Commission, NATO, national fire and civil protection authorities, and international fire service leaders from the United States, Australia, Singapore and other countries are scheduled to participate.
The discussions will focus on how European emergency services must adapt to remain operationally capable, resilient and strategically aligned in an increasingly disruptive environment. Further information and ticket details are available via the Interschutz website.
As fire services confront a rapidly shifting risk landscape, Interschutz 2026 will serve not only as a technology showcase but as a strategic forum for defining the firefighting world of tomorrow.
