SALTEN BRANN IKS

What SALTEN BRANN IKS does

Salten Brann IKS is a Norwegian inter-municipal company (interkommunalt selskap, IKS, organisasjonsnummer 990 565 325) owned jointly by 10 municipalities in the Salten region of Nordland county: Bodø, Fauske, Sørfold, Saltdal, Hamarøy, Beiarn, Gildeskål, Meløy, Steigen, and Værøy. The organization delivers integrated fire prevention, emergency response, chimney sweeping and inspection, direct-connected fire alarm monitoring, fire-safety training, and acute pollution response under a unified command structure governed by a representative assembly, board, and fire chief serving as daily manager. It operates ~381 employees across 26 fire stations, handles approximately 900 emergency incidents annually (fires, traffic accidents, drownings, chemical accidents, oil spills, elevator rescues), and runs the 110 Nordland emergency dispatch center that serves 41 municipalities, co-located with the 113 medical emergency communications center and the 112 police operations center at the Bodø fire station.

The company's technology footprint centers on the direct-connected fire alarm infrastructure linking subscribed commercial and public buildings to the 110-sentralen for 24/7 surveillance, plus the Salten IUA inter-municipal system for managing acute pollution incidents across sea, land, and waterways. Core service lines are organized as: Brannforebygging (fire prevention), Beredskap (emergency response), Alarmavdelingen (alarm services), Feiing og tilsyn (chimney sweeping and inspection), 110 Nordland (dispatch), Kurs (training), and Akutt forurensning / Salten IUA (acute pollution). Distribution is direct to owner municipalities under inter-municipal cooperation agreements, with secondary commercial channels for alarm subscriptions, paid training (e.g., basic fire safety at 995 NOK, systematic fire prevention at 7,500 NOK per participant), chimney-sweeping fees, and false-alarm charges.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid public-funding and commercial model: core municipal appropriations from the 10 owner municipalities fund statutory services, recurring alarm-monitoring subscriptions and chimney-sweeping/inspection fees generate commercial recurring revenue, training courses contribute transaction-fee revenue, and false-alarm penalties add a small transaction-fee stream. Marketing is limited to the company website, a Facebook presence (110 Nordland), direct customer outreach, and seasonal public-safety communications. The entity is not venture-backed, has no disclosed funding rounds, and reports no M&A activity; its sole senior leader disclosed in the inputs is Per Gunnar Pedersen (Daglig leder).

Name

SALTEN BRANN IKS

Legal name

Salten Brann IKS

Website

https://saltenbrann.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Salten Brann IKS is a Norwegian inter-municipal fire and rescue company jointly owned by 10 Salten-region municipalities, operating 26 fire stations, the 110 Nordland regional dispatch center (covering 41 municipalities), alarm monitoring, chimney sweeping, training, and acute pollution response.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Sewer & Stormwater Overflow (SSO/CSO) Emergency Response (EUAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response & Incident Command (Oil Spill/HAZMAT, SAR Support) (TLAHAIAC), Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery (Water Intrusion/Mold/Contamination) (BPALALAI)

Keywords

• Fire rescue services
• Emergency dispatch operations
• Chimney sweeping inspection
• Fire safety training
• Fire alarm monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodø

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Funding and Public Services: Core funding from 10 owner municipalities (Bodø, Fauske, Sørfold, Saltdal, Hamarøy, Beiarn, Gildeskål, Meløy, Steigen, Værøy) for fire prevention, emergency response, and rescue services. Revenue also includes chimney sweeping fees and inspection fees regulated by Norwegian law.
2. Alarm Monitoring Services: Direct-connected fire alarm monitoring services to commercial and public buildings with 24/7 surveillance through 110-sentralen. Revenue from subscriptions and service fees.
3. Training and Courses: Fire safety training, first aid courses, hot work certification, and fire prevention education delivered to businesses and individuals. Courses include basic fire safety (995 NOK), systematic fire prevention (7500 NOK), first aid, and AED training.
4. False Alarm Fees: Fees charged for unnecessary emergency responses to false alarms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Salten Brann IKS provides statutory fire prevention, firefighting and rescue services, mandatory chimney sweeping and heating-system inspections, 24/7 direct-connected fire alarm monitoring routed to the 110 Nordland emergency dispatch center, certified fire safety and first-aid training courses, and inter-municipal acute pollution response (Salten IUA) for oil and chemical incidents across sea, land and waterways. The integrated offering is delivered to the 10 owner municipalities, commercial and public buildings, businesses, and individual property owners throughout the Salten region of Nordland, Norway.

Product overview

SALTEN BRANN IKS is an inter-municipal fire and rescue company serving 10 municipalities (Bodø, Fauske, Sørfold, Saltdal, Hamarøy, Beiarn, Gildeskål, Meløy, Steigen, and Værøy) in the Salten region of Nordland, Norway. The organization operates as a unified public safety platform offering fire prevention services (Brannforebygging), emergency response (Beredskap) from 26 stations, direct-connected alarm monitoring (Alarmavdelingen), chimney sweeping and inspection (Feiing og tilsyn), emergency dispatch (110 Nordland), professional training courses (Kurs), and acute pollution response (Salten IUA). The portfolio is integrated through the 110 emergency coordination center to provide comprehensive protection for lives, health, environment, and property.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 110 Nordland: The 110 emergency dispatch service operated by Salten Brann IKS, providing emergency call handling for fire and rescue services across 41 municipalities in Nordland county.

Products and services

• Fire Prevention Services (Brannforebygging) Fire prevention services covering homes, businesses, fireworks, campfire safety, camping, boats and cabins, and compliance inspections for buildings, delivered to municipalities, businesses and individuals in the Salten region.
• Emergency Response Services (Beredskap) Firefighting and rescue response from 26 stations across the Salten region, handling approximately 900 incidents annually including fires, traffic accidents, drownings, chemical accidents, oil spills and elevator rescues, delivered to the 10 owner municipalities and surrounding communities.
• Direct-Connected Fire Alarm Monitoring (Alarmavdelingen) 24/7 monitoring of direct-connected fire alarm systems in commercial and public buildings, with alarm signals transmitted directly to 110 Nordland for early detection and rapid dispatch; sold on subscription basis with pricing on request from the alarm department.
• Chimney Sweeping and Heating System Inspection (Feiing og tilsyn) Mandatory chimney sweeping and inspection of heating systems for property owners, with scheduled visits, regulated fees, secure access requirements and change-of-property notifications; delivered to homeowners and small commercial property owners.
• 110 Nordland Emergency Dispatch 24/7 fire and rescue emergency dispatch service operating as 110 Nordland for 41 municipalities in Nordland county, co-located with the medical emergency communications center (113) and police operations center (112) at the Bodø fire station to enable integrated multi-agency response.
• Fire Safety and First Aid Training Courses (Kurs) Certified training courses covering basic fire safety and extinguisher use (995 NOK per participant), systematic fire prevention (7,500 NOK, 2-day), hot work certification (750 NOK practical), first aid and AED/defibrillator training, delivered to businesses, organizations and individuals by certified instructors meeting Norwegian regulatory standards.
• Salten IUA Acute Pollution Response Inter-municipal Salten IUA (Interkommunalt Utvalg mot Akuttforurensning) response capability for acute pollution incidents including oil spills, chemical releases and hazardous substance emissions affecting sea, land and waterways across the Salten region, led by the Fire Chief and coordinated with municipalities, police, port authority, industry, the County Governor and the Norwegian Coastal Administration for major incidents.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~900 emergency incidents handled annually including fires, traffic accidents, chemical incidents, and environmental emergencies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and minor.

• Salten IUA (Interkommunalt Utvalg mot Akuttforurensning)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalten Interkommunalt Utvalg mot Akuttforurensing (Salten IUA) is an inter-municipal committee established to manage acute pollution incidents from oil and chemicals covering sea, land, and waterways in the Salten region. Led by the Fire Chief and includes representatives from municipalities, police, port authority, industry, and the County Governor.
• Akuttmedisinsk kommunikasjonssentral (AMK - 113)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 110 Nordland emergency dispatch center is co-located with the Medical Emergency Communication Center (113) and Police Operations Center (112) at Bodø fire station, enabling integrated multi-agency emergency response.
• Politiets operasjonssentral (112)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice operations center co-located with 110 Nordland dispatch and AMK at Bodø fire station for coordinated emergency response across fire, medical, and police services.
• Norges Brannskole (Norwegian Fire School)importantOthersFire and rescue personnel training through the Norwegian Fire School includes theoretical courses, practical training, and certification programs for firefighters, chimney sweeps, and emergency responders.
• Norsk Luftambulanse (Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation)minorOthersAED/heartstarter training delivered in collaboration with Norsk Luftambulanse for cardiac emergency response training.
• Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor major acute pollution incidents, coordination with Kystverket for national oil spill response and maritime emergency management.
• Statsforvalteren i Nordland (County Governor of Nordland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe County Governor participates in the Salten IUA emergency committee and provides governmental oversight and coordination for environmental emergencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Falck: Large Nordic emergency response, ambulance, and safety services company. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping fire-related, rescue, and emergency response capabilities across multiple countries — relevant benchmark for commercial emergency-service delivery models.
• Avarn Security: Nordic security services provider offering guarding, alarm monitoring, and emergency response. Comparable for the alarm-monitoring subscription revenue stream Salten Brann IKS operates, though its broader portfolio spans security rather than fire prevention.

Emerging players

• Sector Alarm: European residential and commercial alarm monitoring company with Norwegian operations. Comparable to Salten Brann IKS's direct-connected alarm subscription business, though focused on private customers and competing indirectly for the commercial monitoring segment.

Direct peers

• Bergen brannvesen: Municipal fire service for Bergen, the second-largest Norwegian city. Comparable as a Norwegian public fire and rescue operator with prevention, response, alarm, and training services delivered through a network of stations.
• Rogaland brann og redning IKS: IKS-owned fire and rescue service for the Rogaland region in southwestern Norway. Comparable multi-municipality public fire service with prevention, response, alarm, and training offerings similar to Salten Brann IKS.
• Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS: Inter-municipal fire and rescue company (IKS) covering Trøndelag, Norway. Closest structural peer — same IKS ownership form, same regional multi-municipality scope, same statutory service mandate and revenue mix as Salten Brann IKS.
• Nedre Romerike brann- og redningssenter IKS: Inter-municipal fire and rescue IKS serving municipalities around the Oslo region. Comparable in organizational form (IKS), service portfolio, and reliance on municipal funding plus subscription alarm revenue.
• Oslo Brann og redningsetat: The municipal fire and rescue service for Oslo, Norway's largest city. Directly comparable as a Norwegian public fire and rescue service provider offering prevention, response, alarm monitoring, and rescue services under a similar statutory mandate.

Others

• Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration): Norwegian national agency for coastal and maritime emergency response, including oil spill preparedness. Comparable to Salten Brann IKS's Salten IUA acute-pollution work as a coordinator and resourcing partner for maritime and coastal pollution incidents.
• Røde Kors Hjelpekorps (Norwegian Red Cross Rescue Corps): Volunteer-based search-and-rescue and emergency response organization operating across Norway. Comparable as a regional rescue and emergency response participant, often working in cooperation with municipal fire services like Salten Brann IKS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/110nordland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salten-brann-iks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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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