Hand Media International is pleased to release the May issue of International Fire Buyer.
The special issue of International Fire Buyer, arrives ahead of Interschutz 2026. The global fire industry is preparing for one of the sector’s most significant international events, and this edition reflects the pace and direction of the market, bringing together the latest technologies, operational developments and strategic discussions shaping fire safety and firefighting worldwide.
With both Interschutz in Hanover and the NFPA Conference and Expo in Las Vegas taking place later in June, this issue serves as a timely companion to a busy exhibition season and highlights many of the innovations and conversations expected to dominate both events.
This month’s edition carries a strong European focus in the lead-up to Interschutz. The issue opens with an in-depth look at how wildfires are increasingly impacting the continent following a record year of incidents. In the Big Interview, Eva Hrnčířová from the European Commission outlines the organisation’s new wildfire strategy for 2026 and discusses the growing importance of preparedness, resilience and cross-border cooperation.
In the Innovator, Fire-Dex explores the latest advancements in turnout gear and examines how modern PPE is evolving to improve firefighter protection, mobility and comfort.
The issue also features product insights from PODAB, showcasing its PPE drying solutions, and Janus, discussing developments in clean agent suppression technologies. TLX Fire & Security also provides insight into its Liquid Level Sensor and its role within modern fire protection systems.
In Search and Rescue, sponsored by Weber, the focus turns to the changing nature of European rescue operations and the evolving challenges faced by emergency responders. Wildfires return as a major topic within a dedicated feature examining water logistics and the operational realities of large-scale fire events. Meanwhile, the Vehicles feature explores developments in aerial ladder appliances and their expanding operational capabilities.
Within Firefighting Equipment, the issue investigates how extrication equipment manufacturers are adapting to increasingly complex vehicle designs, while in Suppression the spotlight falls on water mist technologies and their growing role across modern fire protection applications.
This month also includes a strong line-up of Ask the Expert contributions from companies including Holmatro, MSA, Ideatec, Advanced, and Sense-WARE, offering practical insight and technical expertise across a range of industry topics.
Two major event previews feature prominently throughout this issue. The first focuses on Interschutz 2026, taking place at the Hanover Exhibition Center between Monday, June 1 and Saturday, June 6. The preview explores the exhibition’s special events, key themes and selected exhibitors, providing readers with a detailed overview of what to expect from one of the fire industry’s most important global gatherings.
Attention then shifts to the NFPA Conference and Expo, which takes place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas between Monday, June 22 and Friday, June 26. Alongside these previews, readers will also find a comprehensive round-up of major events scheduled across the remainder of the year.
Finally, this month’s Quick Fire quizzes Doug Mayer from Blackline Safety.
As always, the issue also includes the latest industry news, market developments, and emerging products from across the international fire industry.
