BRN Brandbeveiliging

What BRN Brandbeveiliging does

BRN Brandbeveiliging B.V. is a Dutch private limited company founded in 2014 and headquartered at Pompmolenlaan 19 c in Woerden, operating with 11-50 employees. The company delivers an integrated fire safety and occupational emergency response portfolio to Dutch businesses, government bodies, healthcare and childcare providers, logistics firms, and construction/real estate clients. Service lines comprise BHV and EHBO training (Red Cross and Oranje Kruis certified), reanimatie and AED training, specialized safety courses (forklift, aerial work platform, VCA), REOB-certified supply and maintenance of fire extinguishers, hose reels, dry riser systems, emergency lighting, and AEDs, advisory services (RI&E, baseline measurements, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, floor plans), and bouwkundige brandpreventie (fire-resistant sealing of building penetrations using Mulcol materials).

The operating model is sales-led and predominantly direct: in-company training at client sites across the Netherlands, public courses at the Woerden training facility (including a Summer School discount window), REOB-certified field service technicians for equipment maintenance, and an e-commerce storefront at bhv-materialen.nl for SMB and consumer purchases of fire safety and first aid equipment. Revenue derives from per-participant training fees, hardware sales, recurring maintenance contracts, project-based advisory work, and structural fire-stopping engagements. Brand assets include a multi-layered accreditation stack (NIBHV 064, CIBV 0267, Rode Kruis Excellent Partner, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA), differentiated experiential training tools (Flashgroup VR fire box, HAAGEN BullsEye digital extinguisher, Bomkoffer and Escapekoffer gamified cases), PFAS-free extinguishers positioned ahead of October 2026 EU regulation, and a hybrid/electric service fleet. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding and broadened its footprint with the January 1, 2026 acquisition of Scholten BHV.

Name

BRN Brandbeveiliging

Legal name

BRN Brandbeveiliging B.V.

Website

https://brnbrandbeveiliging.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BRN Brandbeveiliging B.V. is a Woerden-based Dutch fire safety and emergency response services company that delivers BHV and EHBO training, REOB-certified equipment maintenance, advisory services, and structural fire prevention to Dutch businesses, government, healthcare, and childcare clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety and Emergency Response Training Services

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

Keywords

• Fire safety training
• BHV courses
• First aid training
• Fire extinguisher maintenance
• Evacuation planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Woerden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. BHV and EHBO Training Courses: BRN provides a wide range of certified training courses including Basis BHV (1-day), EHBO Rode Kruis, Reanimatie & AED, Coördinator Hoofd BHV, Herhalingscursus BHV, Ploegleiderstraining, VCA training, and various specialized courses. Courses are offered both publicly at their training location and in-company at client sites. Pricing is per participant or course, with discounts available during Summer School promotions.
2. Fire Safety Equipment Sales and Maintenance: Sale and maintenance of fire extinguishers (foam, CO2), fire hose reels, dry fire lines, emergency lighting, AEDs, and first aid supplies. BRN is REOB-certified for maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment. Revenue includes both product sales and recurring maintenance contracts.
3. Consulting and Advisory Services: Advisory services including Risk Inventory & Evaluation (RI&E), baseline measurements, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, evacuation maps, and custom fire safety advice. These are project-based professional service engagements.
4. Construction Fire Prevention: Installation and maintenance of fire-resistant sealants and firestop penetrations for buildings, including ventilation ducts, electrical cable trays, plastic and metal pipes, joints, dilations, and small openings in fire-resistant walls.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BRN Brandbeveiliging delivers certified occupational emergency response (BHV) and first aid (EHBO) training alongside the supply and REOB-certified maintenance of fire extinguishers, hose reels, dry riser systems, emergency lighting, and AEDs. The company also provides advisory services such as risk assessments, evacuation plans, and drills, and performs structural fire prevention through fire-resistant sealing of building penetrations.

Product overview

BRN Brandbeveiliging is a fire safety and emergency response services company offering an integrated portfolio of training programs, equipment, and advisory services. The core offering consists of BHV (bedrijfshulpverlening/company emergency response) training programs, Red Cross-certified first aid courses, CPR/AED training, and specialized safety courses (forklift, crane, VCA). Equipment services include supply and REOB-certified maintenance of fire extinguishers, hose reels, dry riser systems, emergency lighting, and AEDs. Advisory services cover risk assessments (RI&E), evacuation planning, baseline measurements, and fire prevention consulting. The company also provides innovative gamified training methods (Escapekoffer, Bomkoffer) and structural fire prevention (fire-resistant sealing of building penetrations). All services are delivered by experienced instructors including active fire and ambulance personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BHV Trainingen (Occupational Emergency Response Training) Comprehensive bedrijfshulpverlening (BHV/occupational emergency response) training programs including basic one-day courses, refresher courses, coordinator/head BHV training, and in-company courses taught by active ambulance and fire service personnel. For Dutch businesses that must comply with Arbo legislation.
• EHBO Rode Kruis Training (First Aid Training) First aid training programs certified by the Dutch Red Cross (Rode Kruis), including general first aid and specialized training for infants and children. Delivered by certified instructors under Red Cross guidelines.
• Reanimatie & AED Training (CPR and AED Training) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training programs, including child-specific versions, delivered by NRR-certified instructors authorized to train anyone in resuscitation.
• Blusmiddelen en Noodverlichting (Fire Extinguishing Equipment and Emergency Lighting) Supply, maintenance, and inspection services for fire extinguishing equipment including portable extinguishers, hose reels, dry riser systems, and emergency lighting, performed by REOB-certified technicians with annual third-party audits.
• Bouwkundige Brandpreventie (Structural Fire Prevention) Structural fire prevention services including fire-resistant sealing of penetrations, ventilation ducts, cable trays, pipes, and expansion joints to prevent fire spread in buildings. Uses Mulcol firestop materials with safety data sheets and emission reports.
• Adviezen (Advisory Services) Risk assessment and evaluation (RI&E), baseline measurements (Nulmeting), evacuation planning (Ontruimingsplan), evacuation drills (Ontruimingsoefening), evacuation floor plans, and customized advisory services for organizations needing fire safety compliance documentation.
• Veiligheidstrainingen (Occupational Safety Training) Occupational safety training programs including safe lifting, forklift operation, aerial work platform operation, reach truck operation, and VCA (Vol 1 dag) certification courses.
• Cursus Beheerder Brandmeldinstallatie (BBMI - Fire Alarm System Manager Course) Training for fire alarm system administrators covering installation management and maintenance oversight. Required for personnel responsible for fire detection systems in Dutch buildings.
• BHV-Materialen Webshop E-commerce webshop at bhv-materialen.nl selling fire safety equipment, AEDs, first aid supplies, and emergency lighting directly online to businesses and consumers in the Netherlands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies gain a fully compliant BHV organization meeting Dutch Arbowet requirements with certified personnel and documented emergency procedures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nederlands Instituut voor Bedrijfshulpverlening (NIBHV)coreTechnology or IntegrationBRN Brandbeveiliging is officially recognized by NIBHV ( Erkenningsnummer 064), meaning their BHV training courses comply with current guidelines and quality standards. This recognition is fundamental to BRN's legitimacy as a training provider in the Dutch BHV market.
• Rode Kruis (Red Cross Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRN is an 'Excellent Partner' of the Dutch Red Cross, providing EHBO and reanimatie (resuscitation) training according to Red Cross guidelines. This partnership provides credibility for their first aid training programs and access to Red Cross curricula and certifications.
• CIBV Certificatie (REOB)coreTechnology or IntegrationBRN holds REOB certification through CIBV for maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment (fire extinguishers and fire hose reels), annual maintenance of dry fire lines, and extended maintenance of dry fire lines (pressure tightness testing). This certification is required for legal maintenance of fire safety equipment.
• Nederlandse Reanimatie Raad (NRR)coreTechnology or IntegrationBRN has NRR-certified instructors who are authorized to provide resuscitation training to anyone. Their training programs meet the guidelines of the Dutch Resuscitation Council.
• Oranje KruiscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Oranje Kruis represents recognized EHBO (first aid) training. BRN's Oranje Kruis certification ensures up-to-date course material and reliable examination for EHBO training participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building systems and fire-detection supplier with a fire-alarm and suppression service footprint in the Netherlands. Overlaps with BRN's fire alarm administration training (BBMI) and detection-system maintenance.
• Croonwolter&dros: Large Dutch technical services and installer with a fire-safety, building services and facility management portfolio. Competes with BRN in firestopping, fire alarm systems and broader building safety contracts, especially with municipalities and large enterprises.
• Unica Fire Safety: Dutch installer and service provider with a dedicated fire-safety cluster covering detection, suppression and compartmentation. Competes with BRN on structural fire prevention and equipment maintenance for commercial and public-sector clients.
• Chubb Fire & Security (API Group): Global fire-safety equipment, servicing and training provider active in the Netherlands. Overlaps with BRN on portable extinguisher maintenance and broader fire-safety services for multi-site enterprises.

Direct peers

• BHV Opleidingen: Dutch BHV and first-aid training provider offering NIBHV-recognized courses, EHBO and AED training. Competes head-to-head with BRN on standardized BHV course delivery and refresher training.
• 112BHV: One of the larger Dutch BHV training and e-learning platforms, offering basic BHV, EHBO, AED, and refresher courses nationally. Directly competes with BRN in the open-enrollment and in-company BHV training market.

Others

• Rode Kruis (Dutch Red Cross): Curriculum owner and certifying body for EHBO and AED training in the Netherlands. BRN is an 'Excellent Partner' and uses Rode Kruis-certified programs, so while not a competitor, it sets the training standards BRN must meet.
• NIBHV: Dutch Institute for Occupational Emergency Response — the certifying body whose recognition (e.g., BRN's Erkenningsnummer 064) defines who can deliver compliant BHV training. Not a competitor, but the gatekeeper whose standards shape BRN's offering.

Regional players

• Falck: Nordic-rooted emergency response, safety training and healthcare services group with operations across Northern Europe. Comparable as a regional emergency-response training and safety services player, though not active in the Dutch market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brnbrandbeveiliging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brn-brandbeveiliging
• Xx.com/langhoutnico

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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