Brann- og redningsskolen

Name

Brann- og redningsskolen

Legal name

Brann- og redningsskolen

Website

https://brsk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Fire and Rescue Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Safety, Life Safety & Code Compliance (EDALAEAI)

Keywords

• Fire service training
• Vocational college education
• Emergency dispatch training
• Fire prevention courses
• Rescue personnel certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Fjelldal

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government funding: Brann- og redningsskolen is a public institution under the Directorate for Samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB). It receives government funding as part of DSB's budget. The school operates with an annual budget of 200 million NOK.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brann- og redningsskolen operates as a state-run vocational college (fagskole) that delivers a two-year higher vocational education program in fire and rescue services (Brann- og redningsfag), complemented by a broad catalogue of continuing and further education courses for working fire service personnel and 110-sentral (emergency dispatch center) operators. The institution standardises national competence for Norway's municipal fire services under the umbrella of the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB).

Product overview

Brann- og redningsskolen (Norwegian Fire and Rescue Academy) operates as a two-part educational institution. The primary offering is a two-year full-time vocational college program called 'Brann, redning og samfunnssikkerhet' (Fire, Rescue and Community Safety) that qualifies graduates for positions in fire and rescue services, emergency dispatch centers (110-central), and emergency preparedness roles. Complementing this is a comprehensive suite of courses and continuing education programs for active fire and rescue personnel, including basic courses, leadership training at multiple levels (A through E), alarm center operator courses, fire prevention courses, oil spill response training, and an online fire safety course. The institution also maintains a modern training facility at Fjelldal with a fire station, exercise field, and student housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brann- og redningsfag (Vocational College Program) A two-year higher vocational education (fagskole) program covering firefighting, rescue operations, emergency response, and leadership in fire and rescue services. Intended for prospective municipal fire service personnel in Norway.
• Continuing and Further Education Courses (Etter- og videreutdanning) A portfolio of accredited short courses, certifications, and competency modules covering fire inspection, fire prevention, incident command, hazardous materials, driving, and other specialised topics. Designed for currently employed fire service, rescue, and emergency personnel.
• 110-sentral Training Programs Specialised instruction for operators of Norway's 110 emergency dispatch centres (sentraler), including call handling, alarm discrimination, and coordination with fire and rescue resources. Target audience is 110-sentral staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• The inaugural cohort of 20 students graduated in December 2025 and graduates have already been hired by fire departments including Ålesund brannvesen, demonstrating direct employment outcomes from the program.
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Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rogaland brann og redning (Rogaland Fire and Rescue)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2024In January 2024, while BRSK's Fjelldal campus was still under construction, Rogaland Fire and Rescue made their training center (SASIRO - Samfunnssikkerhetssenteret i Rogaland) available to host the inaugural cohort of 20 students for the first semester of the vocational college program. This ensured education could begin on schedule while permanent facilities were completed.
• Norges arktiske studentsamskipnad (Samskipnaden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamskipnaden (Norwegian Arctic Student Union) provides student housing (240 rooms across three buildings), the campus canteen (Fjelldal kantine), student health services, and fitness facilities for students at BRSK. The partnership ensures students have accommodation, meals, and welfare services while studying at the Fjelldal campus. The canteen offers four meals daily and a self-service kiosk open 24/7.
• Justissektorens kompetanse- og øvingssenter (Justice Sector Competence and Training Centre) in StaverncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRSK shares campus facilities in Stavern with Politihøgskolen (Police University College). Second-semester students attend four weeks of emergency dispatch training at this facility, which includes a full-scale dispatch control room. The campus also hosts the alarm central operator course for 110 emergency dispatch center employees.
• Kraft Sportssenter (Tromsø)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKraft Sportssenter is partnering with BRSK to open a gym branch on the Fjelldal campus in 2026. This will provide both students and course participants with access to modern fitness facilities at competitive student prices. Samskipnaden manages the arrangement.
• Arctic Sea to Summits, DNT, Varsom, Care, and Fri FlytminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRSK collaborates with these outdoor recreation and safety organizations to host avalanche awareness evenings (skredkvelder) at the Fjelldal campus. These events are open to the public and include presentations on avalanche theory, safe mountain travel, and practical demonstrations. The events feature guest speakers including outdoor guides and authors.
• Local Fire Departments and 110 Emergency Dispatch CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBRSK partners with municipal fire departments and 110 dispatch centers across Norway. These organizations participate in education fairs alongside BRSK, offer work placement opportunities for students, and some are authorized to deliver BRSK's courses (such as supplementary firefighter courses) for their own and neighboring departments. Fire chiefs act as referring agents for course enrollments.
• Samordna opptakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamordna opptak is Norway's national coordination body for admissions to higher education institutions. BRSK's 2-year vocational college program is enrolled through Samordna opptak, which handles application processing, ranking, and offer distribution for all qualifying applicants.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beredskabsstyrelsen (Danish Emergency Management Agency): Denmark's national authority operating dedicated fire and emergency training centers serving municipal fire services under a state mandate. Closely analogous institutional role to BRSK in another Nordic country.
• National Fire Academy (U.S. FEMA): The U.S. National Fire Academy, operated under FEMA, delivers standardized executive and technical training to U.S. fire service personnel. Comparable as a government-mandated national-level fire service education provider, though at a broader geographic scale.
• International Fire Training Centre (UK): Operates one of Europe's largest dedicated fire and rescue training facilities, serving UK and international fire services with standardized curricula. Comparable in operating model (purpose-built training facility delivering accredited fire service training).
• Pelastusopisto (Emergency Services College of Finland): Finland's national vocational and continuing education institution for emergency services, providing firefighter and rescue training under a similar government-mandated framework. Directly comparable as a state-run, regulatory-mandated fire and rescue training academy in a Nordic neighbor.
• Räddningsverket / MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) fire training at Revinge: Sweden's national emergency preparedness authority operates Revinge, the country's central fire and rescue training facility, delivering standardized curricula to municipal fire services. Comparable role and mandate to BRSK within the broader Nordic fire-training ecosystem.

Others

• IFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association): Develops and disseminates standardized fire service training materials and curriculum globally, adopted by fire services and training academies across jurisdictions. Comparable as an enabling curriculum and content counterpart to BRSK's curriculum development.

Regional players

• Høgskulen på Vestlandet / Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: Hosts Norway's main fire engineering and risk-related degree programs (e.g., bachelor's in fire safety engineering), overlapping with BRSK at the intersection of safety education in Norway. Comparable as a fellow Norwegian tertiary education provider focused on safety/protection.
• Politihøgskolen (Norwegian Police University College): Norway's national police university college shares the Stavern campus with BRSK and operates as a parallel public-sector professional training institution. Comparable as a fellow state-run, mandate-driven professional school within the same country's emergency response ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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