Nordmøre og romsdal brann og redning

What Nordmøre og romsdal brann og redning does

Nordmøre og Romsdal brann og redning IKS (NORBR) is a Norwegian inter-municipal fire and rescue service established on January 1, 2020, jointly owned by six municipalities — Tingvoll, Gjemnes, Sunndal, Rauma, Aukra, and Molde. The organization delivers integrated fire prevention, preparedness, and emergency response services to approximately 56,000 residents across roughly 5,500 km² of coastal and fjord territory in the Nordmøre og Romsdal region. Operations are supported by 45 full-time staff, 220 part-time firefighters, and 15 fire stations.

NORBR's service portfolio spans three categories: preventive services (risk-based chimney sweeping, fire safety inspections, smoke alarm campaigns such as Røykvarslerdagen, training courses for fire safety leaders, hot work certification, industrial fire protection, and the Trygg hjemme programme targeting elderly and at-risk residents); emergency response (firefighting, technical rescue, drone operations under RO2 certification, and a specialized CBRNE mobile container for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives incidents); and regulatory services (fireworks sales permits, event notifications, false alarm fee management, and bonfire/bål reporting). Notable technical capabilities include the Restverdiredning (RVR) mobile unit equipped with water vacuum extractors and dehumidifiers for post-incident damage mitigation, the Min Eiendom self-service portal with SMS notification system for chimney sweeping scheduling, and direct alarm dispatch integration with the Istad Kraft residential alarm package.

The business model is a publicly funded inter-municipal company (IKS) structure. Revenue is derived from municipal contributions from the six owner municipalities, statutory fees for chimney sweeping and inspection, transactional fees for false alarm responses (NOK 1,086 for private customers, NOK 4,790 + VAT for business customers), fireworks permit fees (NOK 2,600-3,400), and fees from training courses. Go-to-market operates through direct public service delivery at fire stations, the Min Eiendom digital portal, the Istad Kraft alarm channel partnership, and public safety campaigns through Brannvernforeningen, DSB, and Gjensidige. The Trygg hjemme programme is supported by the Gjensidigestiftelsen foundation, and the RVR service is co-funded by Finans Norge through a national network of 20 stations.

Name

Nordmøre og romsdal brann og redning

Legal name

Nordmøre og Romsdal brann og redning IKS

Website

https://norbr.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nordmøre og Romsdal brann og redning IKS (NORBR) is a Norwegian inter-municipal fire and rescue service jointly owned by six municipalities, serving ~56,000 residents across 5,500 km² with prevention, emergency response, drone, and CBRNE capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Response & Incident Command (Oil Spill/HAZMAT, SAR Support) (TLAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Fire prevention services
• Emergency response services
• Chimney sweeping inspection
• Fire safety training
• Alarm monitoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Molde

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Services and Fees: NORBR operates as a publicly funded inter-municipal company (IKS) providing mandated fire prevention and emergency services. Revenue comes from municipal contributions, statutory fees for chimney sweeping and inspection, and service fees for false alarm responses and fireworks permits.
2. Alarm Monitoring Services: Residential and business alarm monitoring with direct dispatch to fire stations, including Boligalarm with Istad Kraft partnership and direct customer alarm agreements.
3. Fire Safety Training Courses: Revenue from public courses including fire safety leader courses, hot work certification, industrial fire protection, smoke diver training, first aid, AED, sprinkler maintenance, and emergency management courses.
4. Chimney Sweeping and Inspection Fees: Fees for chimney sweeping, inspection, and soot removal services. Risk-based frequency means annual to every 10 years. Additional fees for missed appointments (608 kr). Supplementary fees for soot fresing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nordmøre og Romsdal brann og redning IKS (NORBR) is an inter-municipal fire and rescue company delivering mandated public safety services across 6 municipalities in Norway. It provides fire prevention (chimney sweeping, fire safety inspections, false alarm management), emergency response (firefighting, drone operations, CBRNE response, restverdiredning damage limitation), and safety services (alarm monitoring, fireworks permitting, fire safety courses). The organization is jointly owned by six municipalities and serves approximately 56,000 residents across ~5,500 km² of coastal and fjord territory.

Product overview

Nordmøre og Romsdal brann og redning IKS (NORBR) is a municipal fire and rescue service covering six municipalities with approximately 56,000 residents. The organization provides a portfolio of integrated fire safety services including preventive services (chimney sweeping, inspections, fire safety training), emergency response capabilities (firefighting, rescue, drone operations, CBRNE response), and regulatory services (fireworks permits, event safety notifications). Core services include the Boligalarm home alarm system with direct dispatch, the Trygg hjemme safety program for at-risk populations, and Restverdiredning damage limitation services. The organization operates 45 full-time and 220 part-time staff across multiple fire stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chimney Sweeping and Inspection (Feiing og tilsyn)
• Home Alarm with Direct Dispatch (Boligalarm med direktevarsling)
• Trygg hjemme (Safe at Home Programme)
• Fire Safety Courses (Brannvesenets kursoversikt)
• Restverdiredning (RVR) Damage Limitation Service
• Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspection
• Fireworks Sales Permit Service (Fyrverkeri)
• Bonfire and Grilling Notification (Bål og grilling)
• Event and Overnight Stay Notification

Quantifiable outcome

• 216 residential fire incidents occurred in the service area over the last 5 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Istad KraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 December 2025NORBR partners with Istad Kraft to receive alarm signals from their residential and business alarm packages. Alarms are forwarded directly to NORBR's dispatch centre for immediate response in Molde, Aukra, Gjemnes, and Hustadvika. The partnership enables rapid fire response without owner intervention for burglary alarms (owner called first).
• RIUA (Romsdal interkommunale utvalg mot akutt forurensning)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2023RIUA is an inter-municipal emergency environmental response body consisting of Rauma, Molde, Hustadvika, Vestnes, and Aukra. NORBR hosts the CBRNE mobile container at its main station in Molde and provides response capability across all RIUA member municipalities for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives incidents.
• Nordic Shelter AScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Nordic Shelter AS is the supplier of the CBRNE container acquired by NORBR and RIUA for environmental emergency response. The container provides integrated command office with power, lighting and heating for CBRNE incident response.
• Molde, Aukra, Rauma, Tingvoll, Gjemnes, Sunndal municipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The 6 municipalities are co-owners of NORBR IKS. The inter-municipal company was established on 01.01.2020 to provide unified fire prevention, preparedness, and emergency response across the region. The municipalities contribute funding and governance through a board and representative council.
• Brannvernforeningen (Norwegian Fire Protection Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2014Brannvernforeningen co-organises the annual Røykvarslerdagen (National Smoke Alarm Day) on December 1st, in collaboration with DSB, NORBR, and Gjensidige. The association also runs the Brannvernuka fire safety week and provides educational materials including the Brannbamsen Bjørnis mascot programme.
• DSB (Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2014DSB co-organises the annual Røykvarslerdagen campaign on December 1st with Brannvernforeningen, Gjensidige, and local fire services including NORBR. DSB also sets national regulations governing fire prevention, chimney sweeping requirements, and fireworks handling.
• Gjensidige ForsikringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2014Gjensidige co-sponsors the annual Røykvarslerdagen national campaign alongside Brannvernforeningen, DSB, and NORBR. Gjensidige also supported the 'Det store brannløftet' initiative and the Trygg hjemme programme through the Gjensidigestiftelsen.
• Finans Norge (Insurance Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986Finans Norge, through its RVR (Restverdiredning) scheme, co-invests in specially equipped RVR vehicles placed at 20 fire stations nationwide, including NORBR in Molde. Insurance companies fund the RVR vehicles. Property owners receive RVR assistance free of charge as the cost is covered by the insurance industry.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nokas AS: Norwegian security services provider offering cash-in-transit, security guarding, and alarm monitoring. Adjacent to NORBR's residential alarm operations as a private-sector security market participant serving Norwegian commercial and residential customers.
• Falck Norge AS: Norwegian operations of Falck, a major international emergency services and fire protection provider. Comparable in fire protection services and emergency response offerings, though operating as a private commercial operator rather than a municipal entity.
• Oslo Brann- og redningsetaten: Oslo's municipal fire and rescue service and Norway's largest. Operates the same statutory mandate as NORBR but at metropolitan scale with broader incident command, specialized capabilities, and a substantially larger permanent workforce.

Direct peers

• Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS: Inter-municipal fire and rescue IKS in Trøndelag, formed in 2022 by consolidating multiple fire services. Comparable as a recent IKS consolidation serving multiple municipalities with a unified fire prevention and emergency response mandate.
• Vestfold Interkommunale Brannvesen: Inter-municipal fire service in the Vestfold region of Norway. Comparable multi-municipal IKS structure and statutory fire prevention and emergency response mandate to NORBR.
• Drammensregionens brannvesen IKS: Inter-municipal fire service IKS covering Drammen and surrounding municipalities. Comparable IKS structure, regional statutory mandate, and service scope to NORBR.
• Bergen brannvesen: Municipal fire service for Bergen, Norway's second-largest city. Comparable statutory mandate and service portfolio (fire prevention, emergency response, chimney sweeping) though organized as a single-city service rather than an IKS.
• Rogaland brann og redning IKS: Inter-municipal fire and rescue IKS serving multiple municipalities in Rogaland county. Closely comparable to NORBR in IKS structure, statutory mandate, regional scale, and integrated fire-prevention-plus-response service portfolio.
• Salten Brann IKS: Inter-municipal fire service IKS in the Salten region of Nordland, Norway. Comparable regional IKS structure serving multiple municipalities with similar fire prevention, inspection, and emergency response mandate.

Emerging players

• Sector Alarm AS: One of Norway's largest residential alarm and security monitoring companies. Directly comparable to NORBR's Boligalarm direct-dispatch service but operating commercially across a wider national footprint rather than within a single region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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