Road safety training, fashion shows for protective clothing and a themed stage program at the 112RESCUE trade fair

21. May 2026

As part of 112RESCUE, several symposia and interactive events will take place at Messe Dortmund from June 26 to 28, 2025

Since its launch in 2023, the 112RESCUE trade fair has established itself as a central industry meeting place for organizations, public institutions and companies from the fire protection, rescue, disaster and civil protection sectors. Next year, the blue light trade fair will once again feature numerous (new) events and demonstrations. Exhibitors can still register for 112RESCUE at early bird conditions until November 30, 2024. log in.

Dortmund, 27.11.2024 – The third edition of 112RESCUE will take place at Messe Dortmund from June 26 to 28, 2025. In addition to a wide variety of exhibitors from the fire protection, rescue, disaster and civil protection sectors, visitors to the trade fair can once again expect a comprehensive supporting program. The presenter Marcel Kilic, known from the podcast Blaulichthelden, will lead through the supporting program on the Main Stage in Hall 6, where current focus topics such as extreme weather events, the future of procurement and practical tips in (crisis) communication will be discussed over all three days of the trade fair.

Once again at 112RESCUE: the largest civilian event for tactical medicine

The largest civilian event for tactical medicine in the German-speaking world will once again take place alongside the trade fair on 26 June 2025 with the Tactical Situations in Rescue Services Symposium organized by s+k Verlag. Workshops will also be offered the day before at Messe Dortmund. The focus will be on threat scenarios such as violent crime and the threat of terrorism in the context of emergency services. The symposium and the accompanying workshops require an extra ticket. Further information is available at taktik-rettungsdienst.de.

Central meeting point for blue light organizations

Numerous decision-makers from fire protection, rescue services, disaster control and civil protection are also expected to attend other events as part of 112RESCUE. These include the meeting of the working group of the heads of the professional fire departments in North Rhine-Westphalia (AGBF NRW). As in previous years, it will take place on the first day of the trade fair. The specialist congress on rescue and emergency medicine is aimed at participants from the rescue and emergency medicine sector. The program includes specialist lectures and workshops.

Interactive demonstrations & fashion shows for protective clothing

For the first time at the trade fair, the German Road Safety Council (DVR) will have an exhibition area. Its presence at the trade fair will naturally be all about road safety. The association will be there with heavy equipment, including a truck rollover simulator and a seatbelt sled. As part of the training offered by the DVR for emergency driving with special signals, a mobile driving simulator will help to develop strategies for better stress management. Another highlight will also celebrate its premiere at the upcoming 112RESCUE: On Friday and Saturday, professional manufacturers of protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) exhibiting at 112RESCUE will have the opportunity to present their products to trade fair visitors in several fashion shows. The aim is to show the public the variety of protective clothing and equipment for specific operational scenarios or youth fire departments. Exhibitors who have already registered can find out more about the conditions of participation from the trade fair team.

Secure early booking conditions now!

The early bird catches the worm. Exhibitors have until November 30, 2024 to register at early bird conditions. Further information is available at www.112rescue.de/ausstellen.

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