INTERSCHUTZ 2026, scheduled from June 1 to 6 in Hanover, is anticipated to mark a significant shift in the firefighting sector.
With the event just eleven months away, interest from exhibitors is notably high for this eminent trade fair focusing on firefighting, rescue, and civil protection.
Strong Exhibitor Interest
Bernd Heinold, Head of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG, states, "Nearly three-quarters of the nine exhibition halls are already booked, and only a few spaces remain available on the open-air-site." This suggests that INTERSCHUTZ is poised to bolster its reputation as an industry platform.
The event draws substantial participation from key players and institutions across various sectors. As the world faces mounting global challenges—including climate change and security threats—companies are acknowledging INTERSCHUTZ as a critical venue to display their offerings and engage in industry dialogue. Prominent companies in the firefighting industry, including Empl, Magirus, Rosenbauer, Volkan, WISS, and Ziegler, have confirmed their attendance.
Rescue and Civil Protection Expansion
The event will feature comprehensive representation from rescue services
The event will feature comprehensive representation from rescue services, featuring exhibitors such as Binz, Ferno, PAX, Spencer, and WAS. Civil protection, especially pertinent in the current global climate, will include displays from companies like Dönges, Lanco, Mast Pumpen, Polyma, and Spechtenhauser.
"We’re also seeing interest from companies that have never exhibited at INTERSCHUTZ before. That’s something we’re especially pleased about," Heinold adds, highlighting participation from smaller firms and startups alongside industry leaders.
Civil-Military Cooperation
A significant development for INTERSCHUTZ 2026 is the expanded role of the German "Bundeswehr," focusing on civil-military cooperation. This collaboration represents a strategic partnership among civilian and military organizations for defense, disaster response, and emergency management.
Heinold notes, "The current turning point has undoubtedly led to heightened awareness of critical challenges—but also to clear financial commitments." This includes prominent federal investment in civil protection and notable upgrades in fire and rescue services equipment.
Focus on Expert Engagement
Heinold emphasizes the importance of presenting products and solutions to a knowledgeable audience. "INTERSCHUTZ provides a unique opportunity to bring together users and manufacturers—both commercial and non-profit—to address future challenges in line with our theme: 'Safeguarding tomorrow.'" The rapid progression of climate change, notably manifesting in increased wildfires, will be a focal point at the event.
WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ
The new WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ program will convene experts from Germany and around the world to explore innovative strategies for combating and preventing vegetation fires. "We aim to connect developers, solution providers, and frontline responders," Heinold remarks.
Through WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ, exhibitors will gain firsthand insights into the challenges faced by emergency personnel, while responders will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge industry technologies and tools.
INTERSCHUTZ 2026, taking place from 1 to 6 June in Hanover, will be shaped by what many are calling a “turning point”.
With eleven months to go before the event starts, strong exhibitor interest is already evident for the world’s pioneering trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection.
“Nearly three-quarters of the nine exhibition halls are already booked, and only a few spaces remain available on the open-air-site,” says Bernd Heinold, Head of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG. “It’s already clear that INTERSCHUTZ will further expand its role as the world’s pioneering industry platform.”
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Major players and institutions from all key sectors have confirmed their participation
Against a backdrop of increasing global challenges – ranging from climate change and natural disasters to geopolitical and security threats – exhibiting companies have recognized INTERSCHUTZ as an indispensable showcase for their products and services, as well as a key forum for industry guidance and exchange.
Major players and institutions from all key sectors have confirmed their participation. Pioneering companies in the firefighting segment include Empl, Magirus, Rosenbauer, Volkan, WISS, and Ziegler.
Rescue services
The rescue services field is also strongly represented by Binz, Ferno, PAX, Spencer, and WAS. The civil protection segment, which will take on added importance in 2026 given the current global situation, includes exhibitors such as Dönges, Lanco, Mast Pumpen, Polyma, and Spechtenhauser.
“We’re also seeing interest from companies that have never exhibited at INTERSCHUTZ before. That’s something we’re especially pleased about,” adds Heinold. Smaller firms and startups will also showcase their solutions alongside the sector’s pioneering players.
Civil-military cooperation
The German “Bundeswehr” will have a significantly expanded presence at INTERSCHUTZ 2026
For the first time, the German “Bundeswehr” will have a significantly expanded presence at INTERSCHUTZ 2026. This reflects a new emphasis on civil-military cooperation (CMC) – a strategic partnership between civil organizations (both governmental and non-governmental) and the military in alliance and national defense, disaster response, and emergency management.
“The current turning point has undoubtedly led to heightened awareness of critical challenges – but also to clear financial commitments,” says Heinold. “In the coming years, we’ll see significant federal investment in civil protection, including major upgrades in equipment for fire and rescue services.”
Expert audience
According to Heinold, showcasing products and solutions to an expert audience is essential. “INTERSCHUTZ provides a unique opportunity to bring together users and manufacturers – both commercial and non-profit – to address future challenges in line with our theme: ‘Safeguarding tomorrow.’”
There is a broad consensus that climate change is advancing rapidly – and INTERSCHUTZ 2026 will directly respond to one of its most visible consequences: the increase in wildfires and vegetation fires around the world.
Experts from Germany
The new WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ will bring together experts from Germany and abroad to present and discuss innovative approaches to fighting and preventing vegetation fires.
“We aim to connect developers, solution providers, and frontline responders,” says Heinold. “At WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ, exhibitors will gain firsthand insight into the real-world challenges responders face – and vice versa, emergency personnel will experience the latest technologies and tools from the industry.”
