Zone de secours Wallonie picarde

What Zone de secours Wallonie picarde does

Zone de Secours de Wallonie Picarde (operating under the trade name ZSWAPI) is a statutory public emergency services zone established under the Belgian loi du 15 mai 2007 relative à la sécurité civile, headquartered in Orcq, Hainaut, Belgium. It is one of 34 officially designated emergency zones in Belgium, holding exclusive territorial responsibility for firefighting, technical rescue (flooding, storms, animal rescue), urgent medical transport (aide médicale urgente), pollution incident response, logistical support, and fire prevention across 19 communes serving a population of 319,789. The zone operates multiple fire stations distributed across Orcq, Tournai, Warneton, Blaton, Evregnies, Rebaix, and Mouscron.

The organization runs a hybrid workforce of 582 operational personnel (246 professionals and 336 volunteers) supported by 51 administrative and technical agents. Service delivery combines traditional emergency response (reached via the 112 emergency number) with non-emergency dispatch via the 1722 number, the 112 BE mobile application (which provides automatic location transmission and chat accessibility), and scheduled services including fire prevention consultations, evacuation exercises, wasp and hornet nest removal, drone surveillance for rescue operations, and event planning support. Drone-mounted cameras are operated under conditions set by the zone council on January 6, 2026.

Revenue mechanics are exclusively public-sector: the entity is funded through allocations from the zone council and limited service fees regulated by annual pricing schedules (Tarifs 2026). It is governed by a President of Zone (Paul-Olivier DELANNOIS per the contact roster; the website currently identifies Marie-Christine MARGHEM) and led operationally by an Acting Zone Commander (Julien GILLET per roster; Baudouin VERVAEKE per website), with strategy defined through a 2025-2031 multiannual policy program. There are no venture funding rounds, no subsidiary structure, and no commercial expansion outside the statutory mandate.

Name

Zone de secours Wallonie picarde

Legal name

Zone de Secours de Wallonie Picarde

Website

https://zswapi.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zone de Secours de Wallonie Picarde is a Belgian statutory public emergency zone delivering firefighting, rescue, urgent medical aid, and fire prevention across 19 communes for 319,789 residents, staffed by 582 operational personnel and 51 administrative staff under government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Orcq, Hainaut

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding and service fees: Government-funded emergency services organization. Revenue comes from public funding allocated by the zone council, with service fees for certain interventions as regulated by the 2026 pricing schedule.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zone de Secours de Wallonie Picarde provides integrated public emergency services including firefighting, urgent medical aid (ambulance transport), rescue operations, pollution control, logistical support, and fire prevention across 19 communes in Wallonia, Belgium. The organization serves 319,789 residents through a network of fire stations, accessible via the 112 emergency line, the 1722 non-urgent line, and the 112 BE mobile application.

Product overview

Zone de Secours de Wallonie Picarde operates as a unified emergency services organization providing integrated firefighting, rescue operations, and urgent medical aid across 19 communes in Belgium. The organization delivers core emergency response services alongside specialized offerings including wasp/insect intervention, fire prevention consultations, and drone operations with camera equipment. Digital services include the 112 BE mobile application for emergency contact with automatic location sharing, and the 1722 non-emergency dispatch service. The zone employs 582 firefighters/ambulance personnel (246 professionals and 336 volunteers) supported by 51 administrative and technical staff, serving a population of 319,789 residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Firefighting Services Firefighting and fire prevention services including rescue operations, flood response, storm damage assistance, and animal rescue across the 19 communes covered by the zone.
• Urgent Medical Aid (Aide Médicale Urgente) Emergency medical transport services provided by ambulance personnel for urgent medical situations.
• Wasp and Insect Intervention Services Removal and neutralization services for wasp nests, hornet nests, bees, and other stinging insects within the zone's coverage area.
• Fire Prevention Services Fire prevention consultations, fire safety attestations, evacuation exercises, and prevention advice for buildings and events.
• Event Planning Support Consultation and planning services for organizing public events to ensure safety compliance and emergency preparedness.
• 112 BE Mobile Application Mobile application for contacting emergency services (firefighters, ambulance, police) with automatic location transmission, chat functionality for hearing-impaired users, and medical information storage.
• 1722 Non-Emergency Fire Number Non-emergency number for firefighter dispatch in cases of flooding or storm damage, accessible via the 112 BE application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response for 319,789 inhabitants across 19 communes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SPF Intérieur (Belgian Ministry of Interior)coreOthersGovernment oversight and policy direction for civil security operations. Coordinates national emergency response standards and campaigns like the Quinzaine de la Sécurité (Security Fortnight).
• Operators of Belgian Emergency NumberscoreOthersManages the 112 and 1722 emergency number systems. Provided the app 112 BE for emergency communications.
• 112 BE AppcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency app developed for Belgium allowing citizens to contact emergency services via smartphone with location sharing and chat functionality for accessibility.
• FireforumminorOthersFire sector forum providing industry information and resources for Belgian fire services.
• Fédération Royale des Corps de Sapeurs-Pompiers de BelgiqueminorOthersRoyal Federation of Firefighter Corps of Belgium - national coordination body for all fire zones.
• Union Royale des Sapeurs-Pompiers du HainautminorOthersRegional federation coordinating fire services in Hainaut province.
• Sécurité civileminorOthersCivil security government portal providing information about fire services and emergency preparedness.
• BeSafeminorOthersBelgian safety information portal providing public safety tips and emergency preparedness information.
• Fondation des brûlés (Burn Victims Foundation)minorOthersCharitable foundation supporting burn victims - linked as resource for fire-related assistance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• SPF Intérieur / Federal Public Service Interior (Belgium): Belgian federal ministry overseeing civil security and the 34 emergency zones. Not a peer but the direct regulatory and funding counterpart of ZSWAPI, governing policy, standards, and federal coordination.
• Fédération Royale des Corps de Sapeurs-Pompiers de Belgique: National federation coordinating Belgium's fire services. An ecosystem / industry-association peer that connects ZSWAPI to peers across the country and advocates for the sector.

Broad incumbents

• Brigade de Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris: Military-status fire brigade serving Paris and surrounding areas. Broader incumbent in European municipal fire services, with comparable integrated firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical mission.
• London Fire Brigade: Statutory fire and rescue service for Greater London. Comparable broader public-sector fire and rescue incumbent with similar prevention, response, and community safety mandates.
• Berufsfeuerwehr München: Professional municipal fire department of Munich, Germany. Comparable broader European municipal fire/emergency service with integrated rescue, medical, and prevention functions.

Direct peers

• Brandweer Zone Antwerpen: Antwerp's statutory fire zone, one of Belgium's 34 emergency zones. Directly comparable in governance structure, mission scope, and statutory mandate as a Belgian 'zone de secours / hulpverleningszone'.
• Hulpverleningszone 1 West-Vlaanderen: Belgian emergency zone in West Flanders, operating under the same civil security framework as ZSWAPI. Comparable scope of firefighting, medical aid, and prevention services across multiple Flemish communes.
• Service Incendie Liège: Public fire and emergency service for the Liège agglomeration, also organized under Belgium's 2007 civil security law. Comparable in service portfolio, statutory mandate, and public funding model.
• Zone de Secours Hainaut-Centre: Neighboring Walloon emergency zone covering the central Hainaut region. Direct peer providing the same integrated fire, rescue, and ambulance services under identical Belgian legal framework.
• Service d'Incendie et d'Aide Médicale Urgente de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (SIAMU): Brussels-Capital's fire and emergency medical service, operating under the same 2007 Belgian civil security law. Directly comparable as another statutory emergency zone providing firefighting, ambulance, and rescue services to a defined population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zswapi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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