Speaking at the opening ceremony on Sept. 9, Major General Duong Duc Hai, Director of the Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Rescue Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, said this year's exhibition is being held at a particularly significant time as the fire prevention, firefighting and rescue police force and people nationwide are looking towards the 65th anniversary of its traditional day and the 25th anniversary of the All-People Fire Prevention and Fighting Day.

Advanced vehicles, equipment and technologies in security, safety, fire prevention and firefighting, and rescue operations are displayed at the International Fire Safety & Rescue Vietnam – Secutech Vietnam 2026 in Hanoi. Photo by the Ministry of Public Security

Hai noted that through multiple editions, the exhibition has continued to expand in scale, content and influence, becoming a reputable annual event in the region.

Reality is also setting increasingly urgent demands on fire prevention and firefighting. In 2025 and the first eight months of this year, more than 5,300 fires and explosions occurred nationwide, killing 164 people and injuring 208 others, while causing property losses exceeding VND1.4 trillion (US$54 million). The fire prevention, firefighting and rescue police force conducted more than 2,300 rescue operations and saved over 4,000 people.

New fire and explosion risks are emerging from lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, high-rise buildings and underground structures, requiring appropriate technical solutions, equipment and technologies, he added.

According to the organizers, in addition to displaying and introducing products, vehicles, equipment and solutions in fire prevention, firefighting and rescue, security, safety and automation, the exhibition will feature an international seminar on developing the fire prevention, firefighting and rescue industry, and a forum on dialogue with businesses and business associations on fire prevention and firefighting.