Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden

What Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden does

Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden (VGGM) is a Dutch public-law entity (Gemeenschappelijke regeling) operating under the Wet Veiligheidsregio's as one of 25 statutory safety regions in the Netherlands. Headquartered in Arnhem at Eusebiusbuitensingel 43, the organization provides integrated 24/7 public safety and health services across 15 municipalities (Arnhem, Doesburg, Duiven, Lingewaard, Overbetuwe, Renkum, Rheden, Rozendaal, Westervoort, Zevenaar, Barneveld, Ede, Nijkerk, Scherpenzeel, and Wageningen) to approximately 725,000 inhabitants. It consolidates five operational pillars under a single regional command: Brandweer (fire services), GGD (municipal public health), Ambulancezorg (ambulance care), GHOR (medical assistance in disasters), and Veilig Thuis (domestic violence prevention), coordinated through a 112 meldkamer (emergency dispatch center). Governance is exercised by an Algemeen Bestuur of municipal mayors, chaired by Ahmed Marcouch (Burgemeester van Arnhem), with executive leadership comprising Directeur Publieke Gezondheid Henk Bril (appointed September 1, 2020) and Directeur Brandweer Anton Slofstra (appointed November 1, 2017).

VGGM's technology stack centers on three components: a GEO-platform for geographic data and mapping (kaarten.vggm.nl), scheduled for renewal on July 1, 2026; a renewed Mobile Command Unit (MCU) deployed on March 9, 2026 with 72-hour autonomous operation capability to support Incident Command (CoPI); and ZIVVER for end-to-end-encrypted communication of sensitive personal data and dossiers. Web operations rely on a CMS, Matomo and Google Analytics for analytics, and Scribit Pro for accessible video. Distribution is through direct emergency-response channels (112 dispatch, fire stations, ambulance fleet, GGD clinics) and a pilot network of Noodsteunpunten (Emergency Support Points) in Ede, Nijkerk, and Barneveld.

VGGM's business model is non-commercial and publicly funded: services are mandated by law and delivered free at the point of use, financed through municipal contributions from the 15 participating municipalities and national government allocations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no commercial pricing applies. The organization operates as a captive regional monopoly with no head-to-head competitors, and customer churn is structurally zero; instead, performance is governed by statutory service-level obligations, multi-year policy plans (notably the 2025-2026 Beleidsplan), and approval of specialized disaster-response plans (e.g., Vliegbasis Deelen, Shell Arnhem Seveso site). Strategic priorities evidenced in 2024-2026 include climate-risk preparedness, community resilience, and digital renewal of geographic information systems.

Name

Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden

Legal name

Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden

Website

https://vggm.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden (VGGM) is a Dutch statutory safety and health region headquartered in Arnhem, delivering integrated 24/7 fire, public health, ambulance, disaster-response, and domestic-violence services across 15 municipalities to approximately 725,000 inhabitants, funded through municipal contributions and national allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (621910), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE), Business Continuity, Crisis Management & Operational Resilience (BPAHAFAK), Public Health Communications, Risk Communication & Community Engagement (HLAJAMAH)

Keywords

• Public safety services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire and rescue
• Public health services
• Crisis management

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veiligheids- en Gezondheidsregio Gelderland-Midden (VGGM) is a Dutch regional public safety and health organization that delivers integrated emergency and preventive services including firefighting (Brandweer), public health (GGD), ambulance care (Ambulancezorg), medical disaster response (GHOR), and domestic violence prevention (Veilig Thuis) to approximately 725,000 inhabitants across 15 municipalities. It operates 24/7 a 112 emergency dispatch center, coordinates crisis and risk management, and prepares regional crisis plans under the Dutch Wet Veiligheidsregio's.

Product overview

VGGM is a unified public safety and health organization operating as multiple integrated services: the Brandweer (Fire Department), GGD (Municipal Health Service), Ambulancezorg (Ambulance Care), GHOR (Medical Assistance in Disasters), Veilig Thuis (Safe Home), and a 112 Meldkamer (Emergency Dispatch). The organization provides 24/7 crisis management, risk management, and planning services, serving approximately 725,000 residents across 15 municipalities. The services operate as a single integrated organization rather than separate products, with shared infrastructure including a GEO-platform for mapping, a Mobile Command Unit (MCU), and coordinated crisis response capabilities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GGD Gelderland-Midden: Public health services including health inspections, infectious disease control, youth healthcare, environmental health monitoring
• Ambulancezorg Gelderland-Midden
• Brandweer Gelderland-Midden
• Veilig Thuis Gelderland-Midden
• GHOR Gelderland-Midden

Products and services

• Brandweer Gelderland-Midden Fire department services providing firefighting, rescue operations, and fire prevention for the Gelderland-Midden region, operating 24/7.
• GGD Gelderland-Midden Municipal Health Service providing public health monitoring, disease prevention, youth healthcare, infectious disease control, and health inspections.
• Ambulancezorg Gelderland-Midden Emergency and planned medical assistance services operating 24/7, including emergency dispatch and patient transport.
• GHOR (Gezondheidszorg Opvang Regio) Medical Assistance in Accidents and Disasters, coordinating medical response during major incidents and crises.
• Veilig Thuis Safe Home service for detecting and addressing domestic violence and child abuse, providing support and intervention.
• Meldkamer Gelderland-Midden (112 Emergency Dispatch) Emergency dispatch center receiving all emergency calls from the Gelderland-Midden region and coordinating emergency response.
• Crisisbeheersing Crisis management services preparing for and responding to disasters, crises, and serious accidents in coordination with municipalities and other organizations.
• Risicobeheersing Risk management services preventing accidents and limiting escalation through systematic risk identification and mitigation.
• Planvorming Planning services developing crisis plans and regional policy plans, some legally required, such as the regional crisis plan.
• Evenementen en veiligheid Event safety planning services helping organizations create safety plans as required by municipalities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gemeente Ede (Municipality of Ede)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2026Co-organizer of Veiligheidsdag Ede, bringing together emergency services and safety organizations for citizen engagement and public safety awareness.
• 15 Municipalities in Gelderland-MiddencoreOthersVGGM serves 15 municipalities: Arnhem, Doesburg, Duiven, Lingewaard, Overbetuwe, Renkum, Rheden, Rozendaal, Westervoort, Zevenaar, Barneveld, Ede, Nijkerk, Scherpenzeel, and Wageningen. These municipalities form the joint arrangement (gemeenschappelijke regeling) and are represented in the general board by their mayors. The municipalities fund VGGM operations and receive emergency and public health services.
• Police Oost-Nederland (Eastern Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice participate in the VGGM governance structure, with the district chief and regional unit leadership attending general board meetings. Joint response to crimes and emergencies requiring multi-agency coordination.
• Waterschap Rijn en IJssel (Regional Water Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe water board is represented in VGGM governance, contributing expertise on water safety, flood management, and infrastructure protection. The coordinating dijkgraaf (water board chair) participates in board meetings.
• Rijkswaterstaat (National Roads and Waterways Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational infrastructure authority coordinating major road maintenance (e.g., A12 IJsselbrug) and issuing traffic advisories that affect emergency response routes and planning.
• Defensie/Ministry of DefenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Military Command (Regionaal Militair Commando) participates in VGGM governance and provides military support during large-scale emergencies.
• Openbaar Ministerie (Public Prosecutor's Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chief Public Prosecutor (Hoofdofficier van Justitie) participates in VGGM governance meetings, ensuring legal coordination during crisis response.
• Commissaris van de Koning (Queen's/B King's Commissioner)minorOthersProvincial representative participates as advisor in VGGM governance structures.
• GGD Leefomgeving (Public Health and Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGD Leefomgeving provides health information related to environmental factors including heat, air quality, and seasonal health risks that VGGM uses in public awareness campaigns.
• Rode Kruis (Red Cross) Gelderland-MiddenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization providing support during emergencies, exercises, and public safety events such as the Veiligheidsdag in Ede.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Veiligheidsregio Utrecht: Another of the 25 Dutch safety regions operating under the Wet Veiligheidsregio's. It runs an integrated fire, public health (GGD), ambulance, and crisis management portfolio across Utrecht-region municipalities — directly comparable in scope and statutory mandate to VGGM.
• Veiligheidsregio Amsterdam-Amstelland: Urban Dutch safety region serving Amsterdam and surrounding municipalities. Same statutory integrated service model as VGGM, but at metropolitan scale and complexity, useful as a comparable for highly urbanized emergency response.
• Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam-Rijnmond: Larger Dutch safety region serving the Rotterdam-Rijnmond conurbation. Comparable integrated emergency and public health services under the same national legal framework, though operating at greater scale in a more urbanized and industrial environment.
• Veiligheidsregio Limburg-Noord: Northern Limburg safety region operating the same statutory portfolio of fire, GGD, ambulance, GHOR, and crisis management services — directly comparable to VGGM in structure, if not in geographic and demographic profile.
• Veiligheidsregio Noord- en Oost-Gelderland: The northern Gelderland safety region, providing the same statutory mix of fire, ambulance, GGD, and crisis management services to a more rural population. Comparable mandate and operational structure to VGGM.
• Veiligheidsregio Brabant-Zuidoost: Safety region covering southeastern Brabant, including major industrial zones (Seveso-relevant). Comparable integrated emergency-services and crisis-management mandate under the same Dutch law.
• Veiligheidsregio Gelderland-Zuid: Adjacent sister safety region covering the southern part of Gelderland province. Operates the same integrated fire, GGD, ambulance, and crisis management model under identical national legislation, making it the closest geographic and structural peer to VGGM.

Others

• Brandweer Nederland: National association and coordinating body for the Dutch fire service. Comparable at the fire-operations level (Brandweer Gelderland-Midden is a sub-brand of VGGM) and influences training, doctrine, and equipment standards that constrain and enable VGGM's fire operations.
• GGD GHOR Nederland: National umbrella association of all regional GGDs and GHORs in the Netherlands. Not a direct operator, but the coordinating body whose standards, lobbying, and shared services shape the operating environment of VGGM's public health and medical disaster-response functions.
• Instituut Fysieke Veiligheid (IFV): Dutch knowledge and training institute for physical safety and crisis management. Provides training, research, and doctrine for the 25 safety regions including VGGM, shaping workforce capability and crisis-response standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crisisGM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veiligheids--en-gezondheidsregio-gelderland-midden
• Facebookfacebook.com/vggmNL

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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