ANRACI

What ANRACI does

ANRACI (Asociación Nacional de Protección Contra Incendios) is a non-profit trade and academic guild founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. It functions as the national reference organization for the fire protection industry, representing manufacturers, distributors, installers, consultants/designers, maintenance providers, insurers/laboratories and risk management professionals. The association's mission is to professionalize fire protection in Colombia through training, certification, technical standardization, and industry advocacy aligned with Colombian regulations (NSR-10 titles J and K, Law 1575) and international codes (NFPA, FM, ICC).

ANRACI does not develop proprietary software or technology products. Its service portfolio consists of (1) ANRACI Academy, offering four academic routes — Detection and Alarm, Extinction, Passive Protection, and Risk Management — delivered through conferences, seminars, short courses and diplomas (96–160 hours) with cumulative credits toward specialist certification; (2) the annual Fire Expo Latam trade show and conference; (3) ANRACI Connect networking platform and ANRACI Research publications; (4) Technical Committees in Detection/Alarm, Portable Extinguishers, Passive Protection, Ethics, and other domains; and (5) the Premio Nacional de Protección Contra Incendios award program.

Revenue is generated primarily through paid enterprise membership fees, paid training event registrations (publicly priced at COP $1.98M–$5.8M per event plus VAT, with member discounts), certification issuance, and Fire Expo Latam participation/sponsorship. The go-to-market is community-led, leveraging content marketing on the anraci.org website, active social media presence, the annual academic agenda, and member-driven referral. Strategic international partners include NFPA, ICC, FM Global, IFSA, and AMRACI, and regional collaboration is being formalized through Red Latam PCI and the envisioned Latin American Fire Sprinkler Network. The organization is governed by a Junta Directiva (2026–2028) under President Javier Sotelo Calderón, with Executive Director Hugo Torres Bahamón leading an approximately 11-person staff.

Name

ANRACI

Legal name

ANRACI - Asociación Nacional de Protección Contra Incendios

Website

https://anraci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANRACI is the Colombian non-profit guild for the fire protection industry, founded in 2015 in Bogotá. It serves manufacturers, distributors, installers, consultants, and insurers through membership, training, certification, and the annual Fire Expo Latam event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Industry Association

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety Training Academies & Standards (Police/Fire/EMS) (BPAIAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Safety, Life Safety & Code Compliance (EDALAEAI), Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM), Audit, Inspection & Quality Compliance (Internal Auditing, CAPA) (EDABAKAN)

Keywords

• Fire protection association
• Professional certification training
• Industry standards advocacy
• Trade association guild
• Technical seminars events

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ANRACI generates revenue through paid membership fees from associated companies (manufacturers, distributors, installers, consultants, insurers/laboratories, and associated services). The association has an Enterprise Associate category and is developing subscription options for natural persons.
2. Academic and Training Programs: Revenue from certified training events, seminars, workshops, and courses. ANRACI offers certification in four academic routes: Detection and Alarm, Extinction, Passive Protection, and Risk Management. Training programs include conferences (2-4 hours), seminars (8-16 hours), short courses (17-48 hours), and diplomas (96-160 hours).
3. Event Participation and Certifications: Revenue from participation fees for Fire Expo Latam and other industry events. Fees for certifications issued by ANRACI and NFPA-certified programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANRACI is a non-profit national guild that delivers paid membership services, certified academic training programs, and industry events for the fire-protection sector in Colombia and Latin America. It offers an ANRACI Academy with four academic routes (Detection and Alarm, Extinction, Passive Protection, Risk Management) leading to diplomas and specialist certifications aligned with NFPA, FM, and ICC standards, runs the annual Fire Expo Latam trade exposition, and provides research, technical committees, and awards programs to advance professional standards.

Product overview

ANRACI is a non-profit Colombian association (Gremio de Protección Contra Incendios) that serves as the national fire protection guild. Rather than offering a unified software product, ANRACI provides a portfolio of services including ANRACI Academy (training and certification), Fire Expo Latam (trade events), specialized seminars, research publications, and technical committee advisory services. The organization focuses on professional development, industry standards adoption (NFPA, FM, ICC), and fire prevention culture in Colombia and Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academia Anraci: Academic institution offering specialized fire protection training programs, seminars, and certifications
• Fire Academy
• Premio Nacional de Protección Contra Incendios
• Fire Expo Latam

Products and services

• ANRACI Academy Specialized fire protection training and education offering four academic routes (Detection and Alarm, Extinction, Passive Fire Protection, Risk Management) through diploma programs, seminars, conferences, and courses aligned with international standards (NFPA, FM, ICC). Targeted at engineers, technicians, supervisors, and directors in the fire-protection industry.
• Fire Expo Latam Annual trade expo and exhibition for the fire-protection industry in Latin America, providing a regional platform for product visibility, innovation showcase, and networking among fire-protection professionals and companies.
• Premio Nacional de Protección Contra Incendios National fire-protection award recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements in the fire-protection industry in Colombia.
• Seminarios Internacionales International seminars covering specialized fire-protection topics including sprinkler systems design, fire pumps, detection and alarm systems, clean agents, NFPA codes, and special-hazard protection.
• ANRACI Connect Commercial connection and strategic alliance platform within the fire-protection industry that facilitates business relationships and partnership generation among association members.
• ANRACI Research Research center generating applied technical knowledge in fire protection, including statistical analysis of fire incidents and policy recommendations for the industry.
• Certificaciones ANRACI Professional certification programs for fire-protection technicians, installers, and inspectors, with credits accumulated toward specialist and diploma qualifications.
• Technical Committees Specialized committees addressing technical, Detection and Alarm, Portable and Wheeled Extinguishers, Passive Fire Protection, Ethics, and Women-in-the-industry focus areas to advise and advance the fire-protection sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 academic routes for certification: Detection and Alarm, Extinction, Passive Protection, and Risk Management
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• FM GlobalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026FM Global is listed as a supporting partner for ANRACI's 2026 Academic Agenda. The partnership contributes to training programs with FM datasheets, technical standards, and market credibility for fire protection best practices in Colombia.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ANRACI offers NFPA-certified events and training programs based on NFPA standards (NFPA 10, 13, 14, 20, 25, 72, 70E). NFPA certification provides international credibility to ANRACI's academic offerings.
• HoneywellminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Honeywell is listed as a supporting partner for ANRACI's 2026 Academic Agenda, participating in events such as 'Las Marcas Hablan' technical-commercial sessions.
• Kidde Global SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Kidde Global Solutions is listed as a supporting partner for ANRACI's 2026 Academic Agenda, participating in industry events and conferences.
• Reliable Automatic SprinklerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. supports ANRACI's academic agenda and has received regional recognition through ANRACI for Latin America achievements.
• Red Latam PCImoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Red Latinoamericana de Protección Contra Incendios (LATAM PCI) is supported by ANRACI as part of regional fire protection networking and knowledge sharing across Latin America.
• IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IIAR is listed as a supporting partner for ANRACI's 2026 Academic Agenda, particularly for the NFPA 70E electrical safety seminar.
• Sociedad Colombiana de Ingenieros (SCI)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026SCI is listed as a supporting partner for ANRACI's 2026 Academic Agenda, providing institutional support for technical programs.
• ICC (International Code Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ANRACI has established an agreement with ICC for the adoption and promotion of the International Fire Code (IFC) in Colombia. The partnership supports ANRACI's academic agenda with international standards and provides credibility to training programs based on ICC codes.
• IFSA (International Fire Sprinkler Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016IFSA has been a key international partner for ANRACI since its founding, represented by Russ Flaming. The partnership includes joint training programs, networking events, and the Fire Sprinkler Americas Conference Colombia 2016 held in Medellín. IFSA collaborated with ANRACI to advance fire sprinkler adoption in Latin America through international programs.
• AMRACI (Asociación Mexicana de Rociadores Automáticos Contra Incendio)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016AMRACI, represented by Víctor Espinola, has supported ANRACI's founding process and development of similar fire protection culture programs. Collaboration is envisioned for the Latin American Fire Sprinkler Network to coordinate industry efforts across Latin America.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association): The global benchmark for fire protection codes and certification. NFPA is both a content partner and direct competitor to ANRACI, offering its own Spanish-language training and standards that could substitute for ANRACI Academy offerings.
• CFPA-I (Confederation of Fire Protection Associations International): International confederation of fire protection associations. Acts as a meta-level peer to ANRACI's regional guild model and a potential umbrella partner for cross-border certification harmonization.
• FM Global: Global commercial property insurer and standards-setting body. Listed as a supporting partner for ANRACI's 2026 Academic Agenda and provides FM datasheets used in ANRACI training, representing an incumbent insurer-side standards authority.
• ICC (International Code Council): Developer of the International Fire Code that ANRACI is formally adopting in Colombia. ICC is a content licensor and strategic partner, but also a broader incumbent whose direct training programs compete with ANRACI's ICC-based offerings.
• IFSA (International Fire Sprinkler Association): Founding international partner of ANRACI since 2016, focused on advancing sprinkler adoption. IFSA is a peer in mission and a strategic partner for joint training, networking, and the Fire Sprinkler Americas Conference.
• SFPE (Society of Fire Protection Engineers): International professional society for fire protection engineers. Comparable to ANRACI in serving fire protection professionals with technical education, certification, and standards, but at a global scale and engineering-focused membership.

Regional players

• FIA (Fire Industry Association): UK-based trade association for the fire protection industry. Comparable to ANRACI as a member-driven guild representing fire protection installers, manufacturers, and consultants, but serving the UK market.
• AMRACI (Asociación Mexicana de Rociadores Automáticos Contra Incendio): The Mexican counterpart to ANRACI, focused on automatic sprinkler systems. It is the most direct functional peer in LatAm and collaborates with ANRACI on the proposed Latin American Fire Sprinkler Network.
• ABSPK (Asociación Brasilera de Sprinklers): Brazilian fire sprinkler association collaborating with ANRACI on the Latin American Fire Sprinkler Network. Functions as a regional peer in the same value chain segment (sprinkler installers and manufacturers) under a different national jurisdiction.
• AFSA (American Fire Sprinkler Association): US-based trade association for the fire sprinkler industry. Comparable to ANRACI in serving installers and contractors with training, certification, and advocacy, but for the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anraci_colombia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ANRACICOLOMBIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/anraci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anraci
• Instagraminstagram.com/anracicolombia

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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