Following last year's successful début, 112RESCUE returns between 5 and 8 June 2024. The comprehensive buyer-meets-seller platform and high-content supporting programme is bringing together those involved in fire safety, rescue services, civil defence and disaster control under one roof. A comprehensive mix of trade show, specialist content programme and forums will offer a wide range of products and services for manufacturers, decision-makers and users. The focus is on new trends, leading-edge technologies, practical applications and cross-industry networking.

Dortmund, 5 June 2024 – Two patronages once again emphasise the importance of 112RESCUE for the emergency response sector, with both the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Labour, Health & Social Affairs of the State of North Rhine Westphalia having once again assumed sponsorship of the show. The Association of Fire Brigades in North Rhine Westphalia (VdF NRW) is again the conceptual sponsor of the second show for fire protection, rescue services and civil defence and disaster control.

Trade visitors to 112RESCUE can expect a wide range of innovations, evolutions and tried-and-tested solutions from renowned developers, manufacturers and suppliers. The show also offers a host of insights, future scenarios and interesting exhibits from all areas of rescue, protection and safety. In addition, there will be various stages and speciality zones for skills training, discussion and dialogue on current major topics affecting the industry. With the Women in Rescue stage and the award of the same name, 112RESCUE is also the only 'blues-and-twos' show to send a clear signal in favour of greater visibility, equality and appreciation for female members of the emergency services. There are also plenty of networking opportunities for professionals, including meet-and-greet sessions with well-known brand ambassadors.

Big-name specialist content programme in all exhibition halls

The diversity of the show is also reflected in the highly informative supporting programme delving deep into topics such as rescue robotics and extreme weather events as well as threats and tactical situations. For example, well-known weather expert Karsten Schwanke from German public service broadcaster ARD will be speaking on the Main Stage on Wednesday 5 June (starting 11:15 hrs) on 'Adventures with Extreme Weather' looking at the origins of this specific weather phenomenon and also addressing the dangers to people and the environment. In the subsequent panel starting at 11:45 hrs, he will discuss preventive measures in the event of extreme weather and practical operations with Dr Marlene Willkomm (Deputy Head of the Cologne Flood Centre) and Frank Waldschmidt, Head of NRW Flood Relief Psycho-Social Support at the German Maltese Cross in North Rhine Westphalia.

The new highlights of the supporting programme include the DRZ Rescue Robotics Days, bringing together users, research institutes and businesses. The opening ceremony on 5 June will get underway at 11:00 hrs with a special show act on the Main Stage (Hall 6) presented by Dirk Aschenbrenner, CEO of the German Rescue Robotics Centre (DRZ) and Director of Dortmund Fire Department. After that, Hall 7 will be the hub of the action with exhibitors, a specialist content programme and special events areas for ground-and-air robotics, including a soft-robotics system for situational awareness in confined spaces as one of the innovations on show. Innovative rescue robotics technologies for aerial (various drones), land (tracked and wheeled vehicles as well as scraper systems) and water applications (remote-controlled fire-fighting boats and diving robots) will also be presented. In addition to highly informative talks, product presentations and expert panel discussions, there will also be an exhibition featuring a wide range of drones and robotics solutions. Relevant deployment scenarios – robotic systems on the ground and in the air – will also be simulated live in a realistic environment in various special events areas. With a little luck, drone units can win exclusive training at the German Rescue Robotics Centre's training centre . >>> Programme

Largest civilian event for tactical medicine in the German-speaking world

The Tactical Situations in Emergency Services symposium (Hall 1), a unique interdisciplinary platform for strategies and tactics for threat situations (now coming to Dortmund for the first time) will also see experts reporting on the latest innovations in tactical medicine, presenting concepts for dealing with dangerous situations and analysing real-life operations with exclusive background information. The event is organised by publisher S+K‑Verlag. 

Broad range of suppliers with high innovation potential

National and international market leaders and specialist suppliers (from countries such as Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria and France, to name but some) as well as institutions, organisations and associations will be spread across four halls plus the outdoor grounds with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in all key protection and security disciplines. The range of items on show from exhibitors will include vehicles and vehicle equipment, equipment for fire stations, rescue stations and deployment sites, rescue devices and equipment, extinguishing technology and extinguishing agents, medical technology and sanitary equipment, measuring equipment, communication and control centre technology as well as work clothing.

One innovation from deconta (Hall 5) is sure to attract particular interest. A uniquely equipped fire brigade equipment vehicle for emergency site hygiene ensures immediate operational readiness and the highest possible safety for the fire-fighters in attendance. The fire brigade in the south-western German city of Worms has only recently been equipped with this.

Equipment company Dräger will also be in attendance with a Dräger Safety Car. In addition to its stand in Hall 5, Dräger will also be co-exhibiting with Carl Henkel (also in Hall 5), a high-quality supplier of equipment for extreme rescue operations. Here, fire safety professionals can obtain a wide range of information on new products, technical devices and safety solutions. As a specialist in efficient fire containment for large-scale forest and vegetation fires, Alpha Robotics (Hall 7) will be presenting the new tactical operational robot 'Superwolf HR1' which will be on display in the outdoor area.

The special product innovations also include a command trailer for disaster control. The portable building from Ixet e.K. is suitable for use as an emergency centre and a mobile crisis and training room for scenarios such as blackouts, major emergencies, pandemics and epidemics. The exhibit will be presented by Peter Schmitt GmbH (Hall 6), a specialist in equipment for fire brigades, rescue services and industry.

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Subject matter specials at 112RESCUE (at a glance)

Safety Research Days (Main Stage, Hall 6)

From 5 to 7 June, the Research Committee of the Association of Fire Brigades in North Rhine Westphalia (VdF NRW) and the Safety Research Competence Network – an initiative of VdF NRW, vfdb, the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection's NRW research body AK Forschung and the Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences in Bochum – will once again be holding the Safety Research Days in collaboration with Messe Dortmund. Here, researchers will be presenting their current scientific topics and results in the areas of innovative concepts, digital technologies and natural events.

The Future of Fire Service Procurement (Main Stage, Hall 6)

On Thursday afternoon, the Main Stage will focus on the future of fire service procurement – including new emergency vehicles and current trends in procurement.

Symposium on Extreme Weather Events (Main Stage, Hall 6)

International views (including Portugal), real-life examples and field reports on events such as floods, flood disasters and forest fires are on the agenda at this symposium on 7 and 8 June. In addition to case studies, correct handling of communications will also be discussed.

'Research & Future' Open Stage (Hall 5)

Specialist presentations and keynote talks on new developments in research and topics of future importance are planned on the podium at this innovation hub on all days of the show. Aspects include the benefits of using drones in risk assessment, the use of mobile data in emergency response scenarios, skin contamination with soot and POM, and BodyFlash – cutting clear paths through crowded situations. In addition, short careers talk slots and presentations from companies, training institutes and universities will be held on this stage on Friday (13:00 to 16:00 hrs) and Saturday (12:00 to 14:00 hrs).

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'DRZ Rescue Robotics Days' Open Stage (Hall 7)

In addition to the special events areas, various presentations and demonstrations on the subject of ground-and-air robotics are also planned on the podium.

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'Women in Rescue' Open Stage (Hall 4)

Socio-political issues and special topics for female fire-fighters are set to take centre stage here, addressing topics such as equal rights in fire services, recognition of women in emergency response careers and balancing the demands of work and family. In addition to important aspects such as psychosocial emergency care or violence against emergency services and a programme by the NRW section of the German Maltese Cross, well-known author and extremism researcher Ahmad Mansour will also give a talk on diversity and integration. Another highlight on 8 June 2024 will be the presentation of the Women in Rescue award by state government Permanent Secretary Dr Daniela Lesmeister. >>> Programme

Rescue & Emergency Medicine Congress

The three-day specialist congress will once again include the German Rescue Service Symposium with workshops on Thursday (6 June) and the symposium on Friday (7 June). The third day of the congress will be organised by the North Rhine Westphalia Emergency Doctors' Syndicate. >>> Programme

Action-packed: interactive programme for young and old

Fun & Games for fire brigade kids: '112! Be there! Flashing Light Gang in action'

On Saturday 8 June, the Association of Fire Brigades in North Rhine Westphalia (VdF NRW) is once again organising a special event for children aged 6 to 10 and their parents/guardians. Over 170 children and 86 parents/guardians from 14 towns and municipalities have already registered for the rally, which is supported by numerous exhibitors. The aim is to familiarise young people in a fun way with products, companies and institutions among the fire and rescue services. The Kids' Day also provides an excellent opportunity for parents/guardians to engage and interact. At the end of the day, in addition to a bouncy castle, rest breaks and packed lunch, each child will receive a medal and a certificate for the winning team.

Sporty: test your own fitness (Hall 6)

FireSports Dortmund – officially operating as a team/division of the Dortmund City Fire Department Association – offers competitive fire-fighters in Dortmund a platform for achieving sporting fitness and for high-performance and competitive sport. FireSports Dortmund has planned a sports course for this year's 112RESCUE for that up-close championship feeling.

Outdoor highlight: Live crashes (outdoor area A.A22)

Weber Rescue Systems, a specialist in innovative hydraulic and pneumatic rescue systems for technical assistance scenarios, will be presenting its ultra-modern crash system. With its help, training vehicles can be safely deformed for training purposes without endangering emergency services personnel. The extremely realistic training scenarios prepare fire-fighters in the best possible way for accidents that can happen on a daily basis.

Meet-and-greet with brand ambassadors

Show-goers can engage in informal dialogue with popular influencers from the fire and rescue services at three locations: Luis Teichmann, Celina Woll, Robert from robmedc and Samy Splint are looking forward to meeting the community in Hall 4. Visitors will also be able to meet people like Bernd Ültzhöfer, Niklas Röder and Ann-Sophie Keszler in Hall 6. In conjunction with the 'Blue Light Channel', the brand ambassadors will also give demonstrations of emergency scenarios (including door opening) on Friday and Saturday. André Willer alias 'FeuerwehrWilli' will also be back with his own stand in Hall 5. 

Networking get-together for a good cause

In addition to daily changing evening events, the Association of Fire Brigades in North Rhine Westphalia invites all rescue personnel to a get-together on the open-air grounds on 7 June starting at 15:00 hrs. At the Blue Light Beach there will be a variety of drinks to choose from, with proceeds subsequently going to a good cause.

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