For the first time in its 70-year history the large Interschutz fire and rescue services trade fair in Germany will feature a zone dedicated to wildfire.  

Wildfire Camp will display around 20 companies and other organizations on early detection, prevention and suppression of wildfires. While small in relation to the rest of the trade fair, the arrival of Wildfire Camp signals a growing acceptance of wildland fire as an essential part of overall fire management planning and resourcing in Europe.

The Interschutz fire and rescue services trade fair is huge – around 1750 exhibitors from 55 countries will be in Hannover from 1-6 June 2026. The exhibition space fill nine halls plus outdoor displays and in the past has attracted up to 150,000 visitors.

Wildfire Camp is the work of four main players – Bosch Building Technologies, the European Forest Institute (EFI), @fire, and IMBOS e.V, bringing together science, emergency responders, and technology providers.

The International Association of Wildland Fire will host a stand in the Wildfire Camp that will also include CAL FIRE, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Airbus, Drager, Husqvarna, OroraTech, Vallfirest, Waterax and others.

“Driven by climate change, which is one of our key focus topics, we decided to launch this premiere,” says Thilo Horstmann, Head of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG. “The camp is far more than a simple product showcase. It has been designed by recognized experts.”

The demonstrations area is divided into pre-and post-fire management, vehicle-based firefighting, aerial support, ground crews, and special operational options.

Reflecting the desire to not just promote hardware and other services, the Wildfire Camp has a strong emphasis on understanding wildfire in a European context and learning from international experts. In addition to the outdoor demos there is a program of expert presentations and panel discussions into operational strategies, early detection technologies, prevention measures by the European Forest Institute.

See more information about the WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ, including all participating companies,

Visit the International Association of Wildland Fire at Interschutz 2026 in the Open-air section of the Wildfire Camp, stand D90 (29).