INTERSCHUTZ 2030: fire, rescue and civil protection in Hannover

INTERSCHUTZ is the international trade fair for firefighting, rescue services, civil protection, safety and security. The next edition takes place from 20 to 25 May 2030 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, Hannover, Germany. It brings together commercial and non-commercial exhibitors with industry professionals and end users to examine equipment and systems supporting emergency response and societal resilience.

Visitors can compare solutions against operational requirements, discuss field use and identify what needs technical or procurement evaluation. Exhibitors can present products to professional users and decision-makers across fire services, rescue, civil protection and public safety.

INTERSCHUTZ Hanover at a glance

The 2030 date and visitor hours are published. The programme, exhibitor list and registration details for that edition have not yet been released in the pages reviewed.

Why INTERSCHUTZ matters

Evaluate operational equipment

Vehicles, protective systems, medical-response equipment and related technologies can be assessed in a specialist setting. Technical teams can ask how a product fits real deployment conditions, staffing, interoperability, maintenance and training requirements.

Connect practitioners with suppliers

The 2026 after-show report describes commercial and non-commercial exhibitors meeting professionals and end users. This makes the event relevant to frontline services and organisations that specify, purchase, supply or support their equipment.

Consider resilience across systems

Readiness depends on more than vehicles and tools. Communications, control rooms, medical capability, warning systems and coordination all affect emergency response. INTERSCHUTZ brings these connected themes into one professional conversation.

Published scale and programme

• 1,772 exhibitors from 55 countries in 2026, as reported by the organiser.
• Around 140,000 visitors from 144 countries in 2026, as reported by the organiser; international visitors represented 24% of attendance.
• Around 120,000 m² occupied exhibition space in 2026, as reported by the organiser.
• The 2026 programme included expert conferences, live demonstrations, rescue competitions and interactive activities. These are previous-edition examples, not a confirmed 2030 schedule.

Exhibition sectors and product groups at INTERSCHUTZ Hanover

The official themes cover a connected emergency-response ecosystem. These product groupings describe sectors to explore, not confirmed 2030 exhibitors.

Firefighting and fire prevention

• Fire and rescue vehicles and vehicle equipment
• Fire-extinguishing technology and agents
• Fire-station and workshop equipment
• Structural and technical fire protection
• Fire-prevention systems and services

Rescue services and emergency medical response

• Rescue and emergency vehicles
• First-aid and paramedical equipment
• Emergency medical-response equipment
• Patient transport and treatment systems
• Equipment and services for rescue organisations

Civil protection and disaster relief

• Vehicles and vehicle equipment for civil protection
• Technical-support and disaster-relief equipment
• Mobile logistics and field-support solutions
• Emergency water and power capabilities
• Equipment for coordinated disaster response

Communications and control-centre solutions

• Emergency communications systems
• Control-room and dispatch technology
• Information and organisation systems
• Digital tools for situational assessment and coordination
• Systems supporting cooperation among response organisations

Protective equipment

• Personal protective equipment
• Protective clothing for emergency services
• Respiratory and operational protection equipment
• Equipment for specialist response tasks
• Protective products for hazardous work

Safety, security and detection

• Security equipment and surveillance systems
• Control-station and signalling technology
• Mechanical security technology
• Measuring and detection apparatus
• Hardware and software for safety and security

Who should visit INTERSCHUTZ Hanover?

Fire and rescue services

Useful if your organisation is reviewing frontline equipment, response vehicles or protective systems. Compare specifications and support requirements against your service’s deployment conditions.

• Fire-service leaders and station managers
• Firefighters and rescue personnel
• Fleet, equipment and technical managers
• Training and operational-readiness leads

Civil-protection and disaster-response organisations

Useful if you plan for multi-agency response, disaster logistics, emergency medical capability or continuity of essential services. Focus on how systems work together.

• Civil-protection agencies and emergency planners
• Disaster-response and aid organisations
• Technical-relief and logistics teams
• Emergency medical-service managers

Municipal decision-makers and technical buyers

Useful if you specify, fund, procure or maintain public-safety equipment. Clarify technical fit, lifecycle support, interoperability and information required for evaluation.

• Municipal procurement and public-safety officials
• Emergency-service and fleet procurement teams
• Control-centre and communications managers
• Public-infrastructure and resilience planners

Manufacturers and technology suppliers

Useful if your products serve fire and rescue services, civil protection, emergency medicine, communications or public safety. Explain the operational problem addressed, deployment conditions, support model and evidence needed for evaluation.

• Vehicle and equipment manufacturers
• Emergency communications and software suppliers
• PPE and protective-technology companies
• Medical, logistics and civil-protection providers

Why visit INTERSCHUTZ Hanover?

1. Compare response equipment: assess vehicles, tools and protective systems against operational needs and specifications.
2. Review communications and control systems: explore support for call handling, dispatch, situational awareness and coordination.
3. Examine civil-protection capability: consider equipment for disaster relief, logistics, medical response, water and power support.
4. Discuss field usability: ask about setup, training, interoperability, maintenance and support.
5. Understand emerging themes: 2026 highlighted digitisation, AI, robotics, wildfire response and climate-related challenges; check the 2030 programme when released.
6. Build a supplier shortlist: record which products merit detailed assessment after the fair.

Why exhibit at INTERSCHUTZ Hanover?

INTERSCHUTZ is relevant to manufacturers and service providers in firefighting, rescue, civil protection, emergency medicine, communications, protective equipment and safety. In 2026, the organiser reported 1,772 exhibitors from 55 countries. Exhibitors may present products to professional users, discuss performance and support, explain interoperability and develop follow-up discussions with relevant organisations.

Before committing, check the organiser’s current exhibitor information, stand options, deadlines and terms. Assess product requirements, procurement processes, service coverage and local support expectations for each target customer. The event itself does not establish buyer demand or a procurement route. ilikevents can help exhibitors plan participation and coordinate with the organiser.

What makes INTERSCHUTZ different?

The show connects emergency-service users with a broad mix of operational equipment and public-safety systems. Official themes span fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, civil protection, communications, protective equipment and safety. The 2026 edition also included a mobile field hospital presented by the German Red Cross, a joint civil- and disaster-protection pavilion, a startup area, conferences, demonstrations and competitions. These are previous-edition examples, not confirmed 2030 features.

What should you try to achieve at INTERSCHUTZ Hanover?

If you work in a fire or rescue service

Identify equipment questions that need a field or technical evaluation. Compare vehicle configurations, protective systems or rescue tools against a defined operational scenario.

If you plan civil protection or disaster response

Map one capability gap to possible systems. Examine how communications, logistics, medical response and emergency supply might fit your coordination model.

If you procure public-safety systems

Leave with a shortlist and comparable questions. Capture lifecycle support, compatibility, training and maintenance alongside specifications.

If you exhibit

Make operational relevance easy to assess. Prepare clear information on deployment, user requirements, integration, servicing and evaluation evidence.

How to prepare before INTERSCHUTZ Hanover

1. Define the operational question

Choose a specific reason to attend: reviewing a vehicle, protective equipment, control-room workflow, disaster logistics or communications system.

2. Build a priority list

Use the organiser’s exhibitor and product search when the 2030 directory is available. Sort targets into must-assess, relevant-if-time and exploratory groups, with a question for each.

3. Prepare technical questions

• Which response tasks and operating environments is the solution designed for?
• What compatibility, standards or approvals should be verified for the intended use?
• How does it integrate with vehicles, communications or existing equipment?
• What training, maintenance, spare parts and repair support are available?
• What testing, durability and lifecycle-cost information can be reviewed?
• For digital systems, how are data security and interoperability addressed?

4. Plan conversations early

Prepare a concise description of your service, operational scenario and decision timeline. Use any visitor or meeting tools the organiser announces for 2030.

5. Set an evidence standard

Distinguish a demonstration from a formal test, procurement assessment or operational approval. Note what remains unanswered and who should review it.

How to make the most of INTERSCHUTZ Hanover

For each conversation, record company and product, operational need, deployment and integration fit, evidence to review, support requirements and a named next action. For control-centre systems, note interfaces and interoperability assumptions. For vehicles and protective equipment, record configuration details. Check the 2030 hall plan and programme when released.

Beyond the INTERSCHUTZ exhibition floor

The 2026 supporting programme included expert conferences, demonstrations, rescue competitions and interactive activities. The after-show report highlighted civil-military cooperation, digital emergency communications, AI, robotics, wildfire response and a mobile field hospital. These examples are not a confirmed 2030 schedule. Review the future programme when published and select items that address your operational or procurement questions.

INTERSCHUTZ Hanover visitor profile and business opportunities

These are audience-to-sector connections, not a promise that particular buyers, suppliers or contracts will be available.

Practical information for international visitors

Check the organiser’s 2030 visitor information before travelling. Visa requirements depend on nationality; arrange travel documents, accommodation, transport and payments in advance. ilikevents can assist with visit planning and travel arrangements.

One day or several days at INTERSCHUTZ Hanover?

The organiser has announced six event days. The 2026 edition occupied nine halls and several outdoor areas; the 2030 floor plan is not yet available. Use the published plan and programme to decide how much time your objectives require.

• One day: may suit a focused visit around priority suppliers or one product category.
• Several days: may help if you need to cover multiple themes, sessions and exhibition areas.
• Exhibitors: plan staff coverage and follow-up around confirmed stand and event arrangements.

After INTERSCHUTZ Hanover: where the value continues

Sort contacts into three groups: A — immediate evaluation for products addressing a defined need; B — further investigation for options requiring budget, procurement or integration review; and C — market intelligence for themes to track. Request relevant specifications, compatibility details, testing information and service terms. Share material with operational, technical and procurement colleagues and verify claims before making a commitment.

INTERSCHUTZ Hanover visitor checklist

Before the fair

• ☐ Define an operational or business objective.
• ☐ Check registration, visitor information and the 2030 programme.
• ☐ Prioritise exhibitors and prepare technical questions.
• ☐ Confirm travel documents and arrangements for your itinerary.

During the fair

• ☐ Record product configurations, operating assumptions and support needs.
• ☐ Separate demonstrations from evidence requiring formal review.
• ☐ Capture contacts with a specific next action.

After the fair

• ☐ Prioritise contacts and share technical material with relevant teams.
• ☐ Verify compatibility, service, purchasing and compliance requirements.

Is INTERSCHUTZ Hanover worth visiting?

INTERSCHUTZ is most relevant to professionals responsible for firefighting, rescue, civil protection, emergency communications, protective equipment and public safety, as well as suppliers serving those needs. Its 2026 scale and multi-sector scope make it a substantial setting for comparison and professional exchange. A focused visit—built around operational decisions, specific requirements and follow-up—will be more useful than trying to see everything.

Closing thought

Ask before travelling: Which operational capability or supplier decision do I need to move forward? Discover. Compare. Evaluate. Coordinate. Follow up.

Fire and civil-protection opportunities in Germany

Government investment plans

In May 2026, Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior said €10 billion would be invested in civil protection by 2029. Planned areas include modern equipment and training, warning and communications systems, resilient logistics locations for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief, and drinking-water and emergency-power supply. This is a government investment plan, not a measure of the whole German fire-safety market or a guaranteed supplier pipeline.

• Planned civil-protection investment: €10 billion through 2029, announced in 2026; this is not the full safety-and-security market.
• Vehicle allocations: the ministry said around 350 civil-protection vehicles were planned for allocation to federal states during 2026, with more planned later.

Potential areas to investigate

• Emergency vehicles and medical response: vehicle and specialist-response suppliers may investigate future public-sector requirements; procurement timing and specifications are project-specific.
• Warning and communications: the plan names modern warning and communications systems; suppliers may assess authority requirements and interoperability for each project.
• Logistics, water and emergency power: planned logistics locations and support for drinking-water and emergency-power supply are relevant to infrastructure providers; site needs and purchasing processes require confirmation.

What this may mean for exhibitors

Suppliers in vehicles, communications, logistics, medical response and resilience infrastructure may use INTERSCHUTZ to explain capabilities and understand public-service requirements. The plan does not guarantee access to tenders or contracts; confirm procurement routes, qualification criteria, product requirements and service obligations for each opportunity.

What this may mean for visitors

Emergency-service and civil-protection visitors may compare systems against the capability areas in the government plan, then identify what needs technical assessment or procurement review. The announced investment is planning context, not evidence that a specific budget is available to an individual organisation.

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