The Federation of EUropean Fire Officers (FEU) will hold its first Leadership Conference at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, Hannover, Germany
Hannover, Germany. In 2026, INTERSCHUTZ in Hannover will feature an exciting addition to its program: on June 3 and 4, 2026, around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic leaders in the fire service will come together at the trade fair for the premiere of the “FEU Leadership Conference.” To formalize this collaboration, the FEU and INTERSCHUTZ signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 56th FEU Council meeting in Limassol, Cyprus, on November 8, 2024.
The FEU is a strong network of European fire officers associations and national fire departments, dedicated to connecting full-time fire and rescue service personnel across Europe. It facilitates the exchange of best practices and collaborates on initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing public safety throughout Europe.
“Our commitment to public safety and resilience is strengthened by our shared dedication. Leadership is a cornerstone in shaping our future, and through this partnership, we’re moving closer to that goal. Together at INTERSCHUTZ 2026, we look forward to connecting, learning, and building a safer Europe and beyond”, says Stephan Wevers, FEU President.
“We are delighted to have secured the FEU Leadership Conference for INTERSCHUTZ 2026. Welcoming around 300 international chief fire officers and strategic leaders from across Europe is an absolute highlight for us and our exhibitors, visitors, and partners,” says Bernd Heinold, Project Director of INTERSCHUTZ at Deutsche Messe AG. “Networking, learning, exchanging ideas, discussing current and future challenges, and finding solutions together are at the heart of INTERSCHUTZ. Having FEU 2026 join this network is a tremendous signal for the global blue light community,” Heinold adds.
About FEU
The FEU is the independent professional body of European fire officer associations or state fire services whose members are senior professionals that have responsibility for strategic management of the Fire and Rescue Services. The mission of FEU is to share and exchange knowledge to deliver the best life and fire safety to the citizens in Europe. For more information: https://www.f-e-u.org/
About INTERSCHUTZ
INTERSCHUTZ is the world’s leading trade fair for the fire and rescue services and civil protection, safety and security, taking place in 2026 in Hannover under the motto “Safeguarding tomorrow”. INTERSCHUTZ showcases the entire spectrum of products and services in the spheres of firefighting, preventive fire protection, rescue services, civil protection, communication and control center technology, as well as protective equipment.
International events within the INTERSCHUTZ portfolio include AFAC Australia , REAS Italy and the China International Emergency Management Exhibition (CIEME).
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Federation of EUropean Fire Officers (FEU)
The mission of FEU is to share and exchange knowledge to deliver the best life and fire safety to the citizens in Europe.
