Västra Sörmlands räddningstjänst

What Västra Sörmlands räddningstjänst does

Västra Sörmlands Räddningstjänst (VSR) is a joint municipal federation (kommunalförbund) established in 1999 between the municipalities of Katrineholm and Vingåker in Södermanland County, Sweden. The organization provides statutory fire prevention, rescue operations, and emergency response services across five fire stations: one full-time professional station in Katrineholm and four on-call (RiB) stations in Vingåker, Björkvik, Julita, and Högsjö. Service coverage includes firefighting, traffic accidents, hazardous material incidents, lake rescue operations on Lake Hjälmaren, and IVPA medical calls dispatched in coordination with Region Södermanland.

VSR's service portfolio spans three areas: (1) operational rescue services including 112 emergency response with response times ranging from 10 to 40 minutes depending on geographic zone; (2) preventive fire protection including LSO and LBE regulatory inspections, permits for flammable/explosive materials, automatic fire alarm monitoring, and outsourced chimney sweeping through contract partner Skorstensfejarna LJ AB; and (3) education and community programs including fire safety training, first aid, CPR, hot work certification, evacuation exercises, the Ungdomsbrandkåren youth brigade, and the CIP civilian responder program since 2016. Additional services include the Fixar-tjänsten free handyman assistance for residents over 65 or with disabilities.

VSR's revenue model is primarily municipal tax funding from Katrineholm and Vingåker, supplemented by fee-based services priced per published municipal fee schedules (Taxa 2026). Fee streams include soot removal, automatic fire alarm connection, supervision/inspection activities, and external training programs. The organization is governed by a board of directors (direktionen) with five representatives from Katrineholm and four from Vingåker, and operates without private equity or venture capital involvement consistent with its status as a public government entity.

Name

Västra Sörmlands räddningstjänst

Legal name

Västra Sörmlands Räddningstjänst

Website

https://vsr.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Västra Sörmlands Räddningstjänst is a joint municipal federation providing statutory fire prevention, rescue operations, and emergency response services across Katrineholm and Vingåker municipalities in Sweden via five fire stations, funded primarily by municipal taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD), Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR) (BPAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Fire rescue services
• Fire prevention inspections
• Emergency response services
• Fire safety training
• Chimney sweeping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Katrineholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Funding: Funded through municipal taxes from member municipalities Katrineholm and Vingåker as a joint municipal federation (kommunalförbund) established in 1999.
2. Soot Removal Fees (Taxa): Fees charged for chimney sweeping and fire protection inspections according to published fee schedules for Katrineholm and Vingåker municipalities.
3. Automatic Fire Alarm Fees: Fees for connecting and monitoring automatic fire alarm systems, as outlined in current fee schedules.
4. Inspection Fees: Fees for supervision/inspection activities according to municipal fee schedules.
5. Training Services: Revenue from external training programs offered to businesses, organizations, and the public in first aid, fire safety, CPR, hot work permits, and systematic fire protection work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Västra Sörmlands Räddningstjänst (VSR) is a joint municipal federation (kommunalförbund) that provides integrated fire rescue, fire prevention, and safety education services across Katrineholm and Vingåker municipalities. Operationally, VSR runs five fire stations delivering 24/7 emergency response, preventive inspections under Swedish LSO/LBE laws, and a portfolio of paid training programs (fire safety, first aid, CPR, hot works, evacuation). It also coordinates the outsourced chimney sweeping service and offers community programs such as Fixar-tjänsten (free handyman assistance for elderly/disabled) and the Ungdomsbrandkåren youth fire brigade.

Product overview

Västra Sörmlands Räddningstjänst is a municipal rescue service organization providing fire rescue operations, fire prevention, and safety education services across Katrineholm and Vingåker municipalities. The organization operates 5 fire stations with integrated services including: operational rescue services (firefighting, traffic accidents, hazardous material incidents), preventive fire protection (inspections, permits for flammable/explosive materials, chimney sweeping oversight), and education services (fire safety training, first aid, CPR, hot work certification, evacuation exercises). Additional services include automatic fire alarm monitoring for businesses, emergency response planning consulting, the Fixar-tjänsten handyman service for elderly residents, and youth/volunteer programs including Civil Insatsperson (CIP) training and Youth Fire Brigade. The service operates from Flamman training facility and provides 24/7 emergency response capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Response Operations 24/7 fire rescue and emergency response service dispatched via the national emergency number 112 (SOS Alarm), covering fire, traffic accidents, hazardous material incidents, and medical IVPA calls across Katrineholm and Vingåker municipalities.
• Fire Safety Inspection (Tillsyn enligt LSO/LBE) Statutory supervision service ensuring fire safety compliance under LSO (Lag om skydd mot olyckor) and LBE (Lag om brandfarliga och explosiva varor) laws for businesses, public buildings, and residential properties.
• Fire Safety Training (Brandskyddsutbildning) Fire Safety Training (Brandskyddsutbildning) Fire safety training courses for businesses and organizations covering fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures. Includes basic fire safety training (GBU, ~2.5 hours), fire warden training (4 hours), and systematic fire protection work (SBA, 8 hours).
• First Aid Training (Första hjälpen) 4-hour first aid training course covering emergency response, L-ABCDE methodology, and practical first aid measures for various accidents and medical situations, delivered to businesses and the public.
• CPR / Heart-Lung Resuscitation Training (HLR) CPR training courses (1.5 hours each) for adult CPR with defibrillator and child CPR, following Swedish HLR Council guidelines.
• Hot Works Training (Heta arbeten) 6-hour training for temporary hot work operations required by law, covering fire prevention, safety procedures, and fire extinguisher use. Provided in part through Brandskyddsföreningen.
• Evacuation Exercise (Utrymningsövning) 2-hour practical evacuation exercises using theatrical smoke to simulate real fire conditions, conducted at customer workplaces and followed by evaluation and improvement recommendations.
• Flammable Goods Supervisor Training (Föreståndarutbildning brandfarlig vara) 8-hour training for supervisors responsible for handling flammable goods, covering fire theory, regulations, and safety procedures, provided in Eskilstuna through Brandskyddsföreningen.
• Chimney Sweeping (Sotningstjänst) Soot removal and fire safety inspection services for chimneys and heating systems in Katrineholm and Vingåker municipalities, contracted to Skorstensfejarna LJ AB under published Taxa 2026 fee schedules.
• Fixar-tjänsten (Handyman Service for Elderly/Disabled) Free in-home assistance service for residents over 65 or with disabilities, helping with minor household tasks such as changing light bulbs, hanging curtains, or checking smoke detectors to reduce fall accidents and improve home safety.
• Automatic Fire Alarm Monitoring (Automatlarm) Service for connecting automatic fire alarm systems from commercial properties to VSR's monitoring, including quality plans and connection procedures with annual fees per the published fee schedule.
• Emergency Response Planning (Insatsplanering) Consulting service for property owners and operators to create emergency response plans based on building conditions and operations.
• Civil Response Person Training (Civil insatsperson - CIP) Approximately 12 hours of free training for civilians to strengthen societal resilience, prevent accidents, and reduce effects of emergencies. VSR has participated in the CIP concept promoted by Brandskyddsföreningen since 2016.
• Youth Fire Brigade (Ungdomsbrandkåren Västra Sörmland) Non-profit youth organization for ages 12-18 offering training in firefighting, smoke diving, traffic accidents, water rescue, and CPR twice monthly on Thursday evenings at the training field.
• Temporary Overnight Stay Notification Online notification service for temporary overnight stays in public facilities such as gymnasiums or classrooms, including fire safety compliance verification.
• Solar Panel Installation Fire Recommendations Technical recommendations and advisory service for solar panel and solar collector installations to ensure fire safety and rescue operation accessibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response capability within 10 minutes for red zone, 20 minutes for pink zone, varying 20-40 minutes for green zone
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brandskyddsföreningen (Swedish Fire Protection Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016VSR participates in the Civil Insatsperson (CIP) concept promoted by Brandskyddsföreningen, training civilian responders since 2016. Some training courses are also offered through Brandskyddsföreningen's regional organization.
• Skorstensfejarna LJ ABcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContract partner performing chimney sweeping (rengöring) and fire protection inspections (brandskyddskontroll) on behalf of VSR in Katrineholm and Vingåker municipalities. Appointed by the Direktionen under the Lag om skydd mot olyckor responsibility for fire prevention.
• Landstinget Södermanland (Region Södermanland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid agreement where all VSR fire stations are dispatched on IVPA/Sjukvårdslarm (medical calls awaiting ambulance), extending emergency medical coverage especially in rural areas where ambulance response may be delayed.
• Ungdomsbrandkåren Västra SörmlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit association for youth ages 12-18 providing fire safety education and skills. VSR provides facilities and support for training sessions held 2-3 times monthly on Thursday evenings at the training field.
• Myndigheten för civilt försvar (MSB)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational authority providing training programs for rescue service personnel (SMO, Grib, continuing education), guidelines for fire safety, the Brandrisk ute app, and coordination of international firefighting assistance through rescEU mechanism.
• Länsstyrelsen Södermanlands LäncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty administrative board responsible for supervision of Seveso facilities, coordinating regional emergency preparedness, and managing fire danger advisories. VSR maintains rescue operation plans for Seveso sites within its area.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Storstockholms brandförsvar (SSBF): Fire and rescue service covering multiple municipalities in the greater Stockholm area. Same statutory rescue service role as VSR but at much larger scale, making it a relevant peer for benchmarking federation operating models and service diversification.
• Norra Älvsborgs räddningstjänstförbund (NÄRF): Joint municipal federation providing fire and rescue services across northern Älvsborg municipalities. Highly comparable to VSR in scale, federated governance structure, and reliance on a mix of full-time and on-call (RiB) personnel across multiple stations.
• Södertörns brandförsvarsförbund (SBFF): Joint municipal federation providing fire and rescue services across six municipalities south of Stockholm. Direct peer to VSR as a kommunal federation delivering the same integrated prevention, response, training, and inspection mandate under the same Swedish LSO/LBE framework.
• Räddningstjänsten Östsam: Regional fire and rescue service covering several municipalities in Östergötland. Comparable to VSR in statutory mandate, training offerings, and inspection services under the same Swedish regulatory regime.
• Räddningstjänsten Storgöteborg (RSG): Municipal fire and rescue service covering the greater Gothenburg area. Larger-scale peer to VSR delivering the same integrated rescue, prevention, and training mandate under Swedish public-sector framework.
• Räddningstjänsten Syd: Multi-municipality fire and rescue service in Skåne covering several municipalities. Comparable to VSR in scope of services (prevention, suppression, training, alarm monitoring) and as a federation-style public authority with statutory responsibilities.
• Mälardalens brand- och räddningsförbund: Municipal federation delivering fire prevention, rescue services, and training across Mälardalen municipalities. Direct peer to VSR in organizational form and service portfolio, with overlapping geographic context in central Sweden.
• Bergslagens räddningstjänst: Joint municipal fire and rescue federation serving several municipalities in the Bergslagen region. Closely comparable to VSR as a small-to-mid-sized Swedish kommunal federation with multi-station coverage and mixed full-time/RiB staffing.

Others

• Brandskyddsföreningen (Swedish Fire Protection Association): National non-profit organization promoting fire prevention and offering training certifications (CIP, hot works). Listed as a partner of VSR and an ecosystem participant delivering complementary (not competing) fire-safety training and standards.
• Myndigheten för civilt försvar (MSB): Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency providing national training, guidelines, and emergency coordination. Acts as regulator and capacity-builder rather than competitor; core partner referenced by VSR for SMO training and Brandrisk ute app.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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