Veiligheidsregio Flevoland

What Veiligheidsregio Flevoland does

Veiligheidsregio Flevoland is a Dutch regional government safety coordination body (veiligheidsregio) established under Dutch law to coordinate emergency response, crisis management, and public safety operations across the Flevoland province. It serves approximately 420,000 residents across six municipalities: Almere, Dronten, Lelystad, Noordoostpolder, Urk, and Zeewolde. The organization operates as a multi-agency coordination platform integrating fire services (Brandweer Flevoland), medical emergency services (GHOR Flevoland), police (Politie Midden-Nederland), and municipal population care (bevolkingszorg) under a single regional command structure, with statutory responsibility for emergency preparedness, incident response, disaster recovery, and public warning.

The service portfolio comprises a centralized public information hub (Informatiecentrum), scenario-specific emergency guidance modules covering 20+ emergency types, the NL-Alert mobile emergency broadcast system, the Calamiteitenzender emergency radio broadcast via Omroep Flevoland at 89.8 FM, a public-facing real-time incident reporting system, and a Drone Team jointly operated with Veiligheidsregio Gooi en Vechtstreek since mid-2021 for aerial situational assessment. Drone-captured imagery is anonymized via blurring software and retained for a maximum of 28 days before automatic deletion. The organization maintains GDPR/AVG compliance since May 2018 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance verified through third-party testing in September 2020.

Veiligheidsregio Flevoland is funded through municipal and provincial government contributions and tax revenues, with no commercial pricing model — services are provided to citizens free of charge. The organization is structured as a regional cooperative (regionaal samenwerkingsorgaan) with 47 staff in the coordination body. It shares its general director and regional fire commander (Joep Rozendal, effective July 2026) with Veiligheidsregio Gooi en Vechtstreek, and coordinates with 20+ partner organizations including regional hospitals, utilities (Liander, Vitens), water authorities (Waterschap Zuiderzeeland), the Red Cross, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM), and the Coast Guard.

Name

Veiligheidsregio Flevoland

Legal name

Veiligheidsregio Flevoland

Website

https://veiligheidsregioflevoland.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veiligheidsregio Flevoland is a Dutch regional government safety coordination body serving six municipalities in Flevoland province. It coordinates multi-agency emergency response, crisis management, and public warning services, funded through municipal and provincial government contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Fire Protection (922160), Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE), Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Emergency response services
• Crisis management coordination
• Public safety services
• Disaster preparedness
• Multi-agency coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Lelystad

HQ country

Netherlands

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. Government Funding: As a regional public safety organization, Veiligheidsregio Flevoland is funded through municipal and provincial government contributions and tax revenues. The organization coordinates emergency services including fire brigades, medical services, police, and municipal services during crises and emergencies.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Veiligheidsregio Flevoland is a regional Dutch government safety coordination body that integrates fire services (Brandweer), medical emergency services (GHOR), police (Politie Midden-Nederland), and municipal population care across the six municipalities of Flevoland province. The organization coordinates emergency response, crisis management, disaster preparedness, public warning systems, and incident information services for residents and visitors of the region.

Product overview

Veiligheidsregio Flevoland is a regional government safety coordination body (not a technology product company) that operates an integrated emergency management system comprising multiple public safety services: the Informatiecentrum as a central information hub, Noodsituatie Informatiemodules providing guidance across 20+ emergency scenarios, the NL-Alert mobile emergency broadcast system, Calamiteitenzender Omroep Flevoland for regional emergency radio/TV broadcasts, the Actuele Incidenten Meldsysteem for public incident reporting, and Droneteam Brandweer for aerial emergency response support. These services collectively serve the safety information and emergency coordination needs of Flevoland province residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Informatiecentrum (Information Center) A centralized information hub providing links to safety-related websites, downloadable documents, apps, meeting documents, event safety information, and official publications from Veiligheidsregio Flevoland. It serves as a public information resource for citizens seeking official safety documents and references.
• Noodsituatie Informatiemodules (Emergency Situation Information Modules) Comprehensive guidance modules covering 20+ emergency scenarios including fire, gas leaks, flooding, extreme weather, power outages, water contamination, crowd panic, and chemical incidents, with specific instructions for each situation. Targeted at citizens who need practical guidance during emergencies.
• NL-Alert Systeem (NL-Alert System) Government emergency alert system that sends text messages to mobile phones in the direct vicinity of emergencies, providing specific information about the situation and recommended actions. It is the national cell broadcast emergency notification system used by the safety region.
• Actuele Incidenten Meldsysteem (Current Incident Reporting System) Real-time public-facing system displaying current emergencies and incidents in the Flevoland region, including fires, extreme weather events, and infrastructure failures. Citizens can view active incidents and obtain situational updates.
• Droneteam Brandweer (Fire Brigade Drone Team) Fire brigade drone operations launched in mid-2021 by the fire departments of Flevoland and Gooi- en Vechtstreek, enabling rapid situational assessment and area searches during incidents using equipped cameras. Images are anonymized via blurring-software and retained for a maximum of 28 days before automatic deletion.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Brandweer Flevoland (Fire Brigade Flevoland)coreOthersFire brigade services providing fire fighting, rescue operations, and fire prevention across the Flevoland region. Part of the core emergency response services.
• GHOR Flevoland (Medical Emergency Assistance)coreOthersMedical emergency assistance and health crisis coordination services. Part of the core emergency response services.
• Politie Midden-Nederland (Police Midden-Nederland)coreOthersPolice services providing public order, law enforcement, and security during emergencies. Responsible for openbare orde en veiligheid (public order and safety) in emergency situations.
• Flevolandse Gemeenten (Flevoland Municipalities)coreOthersSix municipalities: Almere, Dronten, Lelystad, Noordoostpolder, Urk, and Zeewolde. Responsible for bevolkingszorg (population care) during crises including informing residents, evacuation, victim registration, and aftercare.
• Meldkamer Midden-Nederland (Dispatch Center Midden-Nederland)coreOthersCentral dispatch center handling emergency calls and coordinating response for police, fire, and ambulance services across the region.
• Veiligheidsregio Gooi en VechtstreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating safety region covering Gooi and Vechtstreek. The two regions share administrative director, general director, and regional fire commander (Joep Rozendal since July 2026). Joint risk profiles and coordinated emergency response.
• GGD FlevolandmajorOthersMunicipal Health Service providing public health expertise during health emergencies and crises.
• Rode Kruis (Red Cross) FlevolandmajorOthersHumanitarian organization providing disaster relief assistance and support during emergencies.
• Omroep FlevolandcoreOthersRegional broadcaster functioning as the calamity transmitter (rampenzender/calamiteitenzender) for emergency broadcasts. Receivable at 89.8 FM during emergencies.
• LiandermajorOthersEnergy grid operator for gas and electricity in Flevoland. Collaborates with emergency services to manage consequences of power outages and infrastructure issues.
• VitensmajorOthersDrinking water company supplying water in Flevoland. Manages drinking water supply issues and infrastructure during emergencies.
• MC GroepmajorOthersHospital in Emmeloord providing emergency medical care and health services during crises.
• FlevoziekenhuismajorOthersHospital in Lelystad providing emergency medical care and health services during crises.
• Antonius ZiekenhuismajorOthersHospital in Emmeloord providing emergency medical care and health services during crises.
• Ziekenhuis St JansdalmajorOthersHospital providing emergency medical care and health services during crises.
• Provincie FlevolandmajorOthersProvincial government providing regional governance and coordination support.
• RijkswaterstaatmajorOthersNational government agency responsible for water management, infrastructure, and waterways.
• Waterschap ZuiderzeelandmajorOthersWater board responsible for water management, dike maintenance, and water safety in the region.
• KNRM (Koninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij)majorOthersRoyal Dutch Sea Rescue Institution providing water rescue services during water emergencies.
• Kustwacht (Coast Guard)majorOthersCoast Guard providing 24/7 emergency assistance on and near Dutch waters including North Sea, Wadden Sea, IJsselmeer, and Markermeer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veiligheidsregio Twente: Eastern Dutch safety region performing the same fire, GHOR, police, and municipal coordination mandate. Same Wet veiligheidsregio framework, same risk profiling, NL-Alert, and crisis management activities.
• Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam-Rijnmond: One of the larger Dutch safety regions, executing the identical veiligheidsregio mandate with crisis management, fire, GHOR, and police coordination. Operates in a more industrial/port-risk geography but the institutional model and service set are directly comparable.
• Veiligheidsregio Gooi en Vechtstreek: Direct Dutch safety region partner sharing the algemeen directeur and regionaal commandant brandweer with Flevoland from 2026. Operates the same veiligheidsregio model coordinating fire, GHOR, police, and municipalities in the adjacent Gooi en Vechtstreek area.
• Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden: Dutch safety region operating in the Leiden-Alphen aan den Rijn corridor with the same institutional design, NL-Alert dissemination, and integrated fire/medical/police/municipal coordination. Directly comparable services and statutory role.
• Veiligheidsregio Amsterdam-Amstelland: Another Dutch veiligheidsregio performing the same multi-agency coordination function (fire, medical, police, municipal population care) under the Wet veiligheidsregio's. Comparable governance structure, services, and statutory mandate to Veiligheidsregio Flevoland.
• Veiligheidsregio Noord-Holland Noord: Dutch safety region covering the northern part of North Holland with the same multi-agency coordination function, fire, GHOR, police, and population care mandate under the same national law.
• Veiligheidsregio Gelderland-Midden: Neighboring Dutch safety region with identical mandate, governance structure, and integrated emergency response services. Includes the Arnhem-Nijmegen urban concentration but operates the same veiligheidsregio coordination model.
• Veiligheidsregio Utrecht: Dutch safety region performing the same statutory coordination of fire, medical, police, and municipal services. Same Wet veiligheidsregio framework, same bevolkingszorg, NL-Alert, and crisis management service portfolio as Flevoland.

Others

• FEMA (US Federal Emergency Management Agency): International counterpart performing national-level emergency management coordination including incident response, public warning, preparedness, and recovery. Different country and federal level, but functionally comparable mandate to a veiligheidsregio in crisis management, multi-agency coordination, and public warning systems.

Broad incumbents

• Brandweer Nederland: The national umbrella body for Dutch fire services and the institute that drives standards, training, and innovation across all veiligheidsregio's including Flevoland. Not a direct peer but a coordinating national body whose work directly shapes VR Flevoland's operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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