BRK Freising

What BRK Freising does

BRK Freising (formally Bereitschaft Freising) is a local volunteer emergency response unit of the Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (Bavarian Red Cross), founded in 1884 and headquartered at Rotkreuzstr. 13-15, Freising, Germany. It is the largest Bereitschaft within Kreisverband Freising, with 250+ members of which approximately 130 are active volunteers, collectively contributing 24,000+ hours of service annually (with an upward trend). The organization delivers emergency medical services, disaster response, first aid training, blood donation support, water rescue, rescue dog operations, and Sanitätswachdienst (medical standby) for events across the Freising district, with mobilization capability extending Bavaria- and Germany-wide during major incidents such as the June 2024 district floods.

The service portfolio is built around the DRK help chain (Beratung, Vorsorge, Retten, Betreuen, Pflegen, Nachsorge) and includes 12 documented core services — Sanitätswachdienst, Schnelleinsatzgruppen (SEG), Rettungsdienst, Betreuungsdienst, First Responder (Helfer vor Ort), Erste-Hilfe Ausbildung, Blutspende, Wasserwacht, Rettungshundearbeit, Kreisauskunftsbüro, Katastrophenschutz, and the Kleiner Lebensretter online first aid reference. The underlying technology stack is standard emergency medical and rescue equipment (ambulances, medical supplies, communication equipment) with no proprietary software or AI components.

As a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation), BRK Freising operates as a non-profit and is funded through four streams: donations (with suggested amounts of €30, €60, €90), membership fees, paid medical standby bookings for events, and Bavarian government support for Katastrophenschutz. Distribution is direct and regional: emergency response services to the general public and government, event medical services to enterprise event organizers, and first aid training to consumers/SMBs. Leadership consists of Markus Schmid (Bereitschaftsleiter) and Benedikt Popken (deputy). The unit is strategically and financially committed to the Bavarian Red Cross network, with operational partnerships most notably with THW OV Freising and the Freisinger Hilfsorganisationen for joint youth recruitment (BlaueWunder 112).

Name

BRK Freising

Legal name

Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts

Website

https://brk-freising.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BRK Freising is a volunteer Bereitschaft (emergency response unit) of the Bavarian Red Cross, founded 1884, delivering emergency medical, disaster response, and first aid training services to the general population and event organizers across the Freising district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Preparedness (BPADADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Search & Rescue (Urban/Water/Wilderness) Coordination (HLAJAGAJ), Search & Rescue (SAR) K9 Services (BPAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Disaster response
• First aid training
• Volunteer rescue services
• Blood donation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Freising

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts financial donations for various purposes including general operations, training and education, medical services, equipment and materials, and community building.
2. Membership fees: Members pay membership dues to support the organization. Training and course costs are covered by the Kreisverband Freising for members.
3. Medical standby service fees: The organization provides Sanitätswachdienst (medical standby services) for events, which can be booked through their online form.
4. Government disaster response funding: As part of the Bavarian Red Cross disaster response system, receives government support for Katastrophenschutz (disaster preparedness) operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BRK Freising is a local volunteer unit of the Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz that delivers emergency medical services, disaster response (Katastrophenschutz), first aid training, blood donation campaigns, water rescue, rescue dog search, and event medical standby (Sanitätswachdienst) to the residents and communities of the Freising district. It also operates a district information office (Kreisauskunftsbüro) supporting missing-person searches and cooperates with partners such as the THW for disaster response.

Product overview

BRK Freising is a local unit of the Bavarian Red Cross (Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz) operating since 1884. The organization operates as a unified service-based offering rather than a technology product platform. Its core services are organized around the DRK help chain: Beratung (Consultation), Vorsorge (Prevention), Retten (Rescue), Betreuen (Care), Pflegen (Caregiving), and Nachsorge (Aftercare). The main service offerings include Sanitätswachdienst (medical standby at events), Schnelleinsatzgruppen (quick response groups), Rettungsdienst (rescue services), Betreuungsdienst (care services), First Responder (emergency first responders), Erste-Hilfe Ausbildung (first aid training), Blutspende (blood donation), and specialized units for disaster relief, water rescue, rescue dogs, and search services. The organization also maintains a community youth program (Jugendrotkreuz) for recruiting and training future volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sanitätswachdienst (Event Medical Standby) Provision of trained medical personnel and first aid posts at events (festivals, public gatherings, sporting events) in the Freising district on a booking basis.
• Katastrophenschutz (Disaster Relief) Coordinated disaster response and relief service, including cooperation with the THW, deployed during major incidents affecting the Freising district.
• Schnelleinsatzgruppen (SEG) — Quick Response Groups Volunteer quick-response units mobilized to support or supplement regular emergency services during mass-casualty incidents, major events, and large-scale emergencies.
• Betreuungsdienst (Care Service) Care and support for unaffected individuals (e.g., family members, evacuees) during emergencies and disasters in the Freising district.
• Erste-Hilfe Ausbildung (First Aid Training) First aid courses for the public covering basic life-saving skills, taught by certified Bavarian Red Cross instructors in the Freising district.
• Blutspende (Blood Donation) Organization of blood donation events in the Freising district, supporting the Bavarian Red Cross blood service supply.
• Wasserwacht (Water Guard) Water rescue and water safety service for the Freising district, including drowning prevention and aquatic emergencies.
• Rettungshundearbeit (Rescue Dog Service) Search and rescue dog team deployed to locate missing persons in wilderness and disaster scenarios in the Freising district and beyond.
• Kreisauskunftsbüro (District Information Office) District information office that supports the search for missing persons by gathering and disseminating relevant information during search operations.
• Helfer vor Ort (First Responder) Volunteer first responders dispatched to provide immediate first aid in the critical minutes before the regular ambulance service arrives in the Freising district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24,000+ volunteer hours contributed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• THW (Technisches Hilfswerk) OV FreisingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2021The Bereitschaft Freising maintains a close partnership with the THW (Technisches Hilfswerk) local chapter in Freising. Regular joint training sessions and exchange meetings occur, such as the November 2021 visit where BRK members learned about THW structure, tasks, technology, and collaboration opportunities. THW OV Freising was represented by 15 members while BRK attended with 16 members.
• Freisinger HilfsorganisationencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint youth recruitment project 'BlaueWunder 112' with other Freising emergency services including THW (Technisches Hilfswerk) and Feuerwehr (fire department). Collaboration on community events, training, and emergency response coordination.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRK Freising is a local Bereitschaft (emergency response unit) of the Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz, part of the larger Bavarian Red Cross network. Receives organizational support, training coordination, and funding through the Kreisverband Freising.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): The global umbrella organization of the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement that BRK Freising is part of. Comparable humanitarian aid and disaster response mission at international scale.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: A major German humanitarian organization providing emergency medical services, disaster relief, and first aid training — competing with BRK for volunteers, donations, and event medical standby contracts nationwide.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): The national German Red Cross federation that BRK Freising belongs to. Provides the same categories of services (emergency response, blood donation, first aid training, disaster relief) at a national scale.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: German aid organization operating emergency response, medical services, and disaster relief — a direct functional peer competing for volunteers and event standby engagements in the Bavarian region.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): Another of Germany's recognized Hilfsorganisationen offering ambulance, patient transport, disaster relief, and first aid training — competing with BRK Freising for the same volunteer pool and municipal contracts.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (parent organization): The parent public-law corporation of BRK Freising. Operates the broader Bavarian Red Cross network including additional local Bereitschaften, training, and disaster response — directly comparable humanitarian emergency services in Bavaria.

Direct peers

• THW (Technisches Hilfswerk) OV Freising: The local Technisches Hilfswerk chapter in Freising — BRK Freising's primary inter-agency partner and peer. Engages in joint training, disaster response coordination, and the shared BlaueWunder 112 youth recruitment project.
• DLRG (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft): Germany's primary water rescue and drowning prevention organization. BRK Freising's Wasserwacht service directly overlaps DLRG's lifeguard and water rescue mission, competing for trained water rescue volunteers.
• BRK Bereitschaft München: A peer local Bereitschaft (emergency response unit) within the same Bavarian Red Cross network serving Munich. Provides the same service mix (Sanitätswachdienst, SEG, first aid training, disaster relief) in a comparable urban Bavarian setting.

Regional players

• Freiwillige Feuerwehr Freising: The volunteer fire department serving Freising. Operates as a peer volunteer-based emergency responder in the same local catchment, partnering with BRK on the BlaueWunder 112 youth recruitment project and competing for the same civic-minded volunteer pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brk.freising
• Instagraminstagram.com/brk_freising
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brk-freising

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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