Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS

What Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS does

Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS (TBRT) is a Norwegian inter-municipal fire and rescue service company (IKS) jointly owned by six municipalities in the Trøndelag region: Trondheim, Malvik, Indre Fosen, Frøya, Oppdal, and Rennebu. The organization provides statutory fire prevention, emergency response, and chimney sweeping services to the residents and property owners of these municipalities, organized across four departments: chimney sweeping (Feieavdelingen), prevention (forebyggende avdeling), emergency response (beredskapsavdelingen), and administration.

TBRT operates a network of 16 fire stations and depots, with 24/7 continuous readiness maintained at four stations in Trondheim. Its emergency response capabilities span fire suppression, traffic accidents, high-angle rescue, urban search and rescue (USAR), hazardous materials handling (farlig gods / CBRNE), rescue diving, and maritime rescue. The four Trondheim stations handle approximately 3,600 alarms per year, of which roughly 60% are false alarms. Emergency dispatch is coordinated through the Midt-Norge 110-sentral joint partnership. Preventive services include mandatory chimney sweeping with risk-based frequency (annual to every eight years), fire safety inspections, permit administration for fireworks, bonfires, and events, and public education through the Bjørnis mascot program. The organization also offers fee-based training courses including hot work certification and industrial fire brigade instruction.

The business model is dual: a non-profit public-sector entity funded primarily through municipal contributions from the six owner municipalities, supplemented by user fees for chimney sweeping, inspections, and training. Pricing is set per municipality and varies materially (e.g., Trondheim annual sweep at NOK 736 vs. Oppdal at NOK 2,744 per unit). TBRT employs over 300 staff across full-time and part-time personnel, with formal training delivered in cooperation with Brann og redningsskolen. There are no external shareholders, no funding rounds, and no disclosed financial statements; the entity is wholly publicly owned and governed by a representative assembly, board, and employee representatives.

Name

Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS

Legal name

Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS

Website

https://tbrt.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS is a Norwegian inter-municipal fire and rescue service company owned by six municipalities in Trøndelag, providing statutory emergency response, fire prevention, chimney sweeping, and permit services to residents and property owners across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Emergency Response Team (ERT) Staffing & Incident Management Support (BPABANAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Municipal Funding and Fees: Government-funded emergency services organization. Revenue comes from municipal contributions and fees for services such as chimney sweeping and inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS (TBRT) is an inter-municipal fire and rescue service company owned by six Norwegian municipalities (Trondheim, Malvik, Indre Fosen, Frøya, Oppdal, Rennebu) that delivers 24/7 emergency fire suppression, technical rescue (USAR, hazardous materials, diving, high-angle), statutory chimney sweeping, fire safety inspections, permit administration, and professional training courses. The organization operates 16 fire stations and depots across the Trøndelag region with over 300 employees and handles approximately 3,600 alarms annually from its four Trondheim stations.

Product overview

Trøndelag brann- og redningstjeneste IKS (TBRT) is an inter-municipal fire and rescue service organization serving six municipalities (Trondheim, Malvik, Indre Fosen, Frøya, Oppdal, and Rennebu). The organization operates as a unified public safety service combining emergency response capabilities with preventive services. The core service portfolio includes emergency alarm dispatch (Alarmcentral), fire suppression and rescue operations (Brann- og redningstjenesten), fire prevention inspections, and mandatory chimney sweeping services. Supporting services include specialized residual value recovery, professional training courses for hot work certification and industrial fire brigades, permit administration for fireworks and outdoor fires, public education through the Bjørnis mascot program, and a network of 16 fire stations providing 24/7 emergency response. The organization handles approximately 3,600 emergency alarms annually across its four main stations in Trondheim.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alarmcentral (Alarm Dispatch) 24/7 emergency alarm receiving and dispatch service that coordinates fire and rescue responses across the Trondheim region, accessible via the emergency number 110. Integrated with Midt-Norge 110-sentral for call handling and dispatch coordination.
• Brannforebygging (Fire Prevention) Fire prevention services including safety inspections, risk assessments, and public education to reduce fire hazards in homes and businesses within the six owner municipalities.
• Feiing og tilsyn (Chimney Sweeping and Inspection) Mandatory chimney sweeping and inspection services for residential and vacation properties, with risk-based frequency intervals ranging from annually to every eight years, priced per chimney and building type across Trondheim, Malvik, Indre Fosen, Frøya, Oppdal, and Rennebu municipalities.
• Brann- og redningstjenesten (Fire and Rescue Services) Emergency fire suppression and rescue operations including response to fires, traffic accidents, urban rescue, USAR (Urban Search and Rescue), hazardous materials (CBRNE), diving rescue, maritime rescue, and residual value recovery across 6 municipalities via 16 fire stations and depots.
• Restverdiredning (Residual Value Recovery) Specialized service for recovering and securing valuables and assets following fire or other emergencies, including water damage mitigation and salvage operations after property incidents.
• Kurs og opplæring (Training and Courses) Fee-based professional training courses including hot work certification (varmt arbeid), workplace fire safety (theoretical and practical), industrial fire brigade training, first aid courses, and customized training programs for businesses and industrial clients.
• Tillatelser og meldinger (Permits and Notifications) Online permit services for fireworks (pyro), outdoor fires (bålbrenning), outdoor and indoor events, overnight stays, stove installation/removal, and building applications — administered as part of fire safety regulatory oversight.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handle approximately 3,600 alarms per year with 4 stations in Trondheim
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Midt-Norge 110-sentralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency dispatch center partnership for handling 110 emergency calls. Coordinates emergency response dispatch for Trøndelag region. Contact for false alarm notifications and drill coordination: 73 95 76 56.
• Norconsult DigitalminorOthersTechnology vendor/supplier that experienced a data security incident affecting TBRT's chimney sweeping department operations in July 2023, causing production delays.
• Byantikvaren i Trondheim kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on fire safety improvement project for Møllenberg wooden building area. Provides advice on preservation of doors, period-appropriate windows, color choices. Manages subsidy programs for fire safety upgrades in historic buildings.
• El-tilsynetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical inspection authority collaborating on fire safety project for wooden building areas.
• BygningsmyndigheteneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding authorities collaborating on fire safety information and inspections for wooden building areas.
• Brann og redningsskolencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire and Rescue School providing certification courses and training programs. TBRT cooperates with the school for ongoing professional development of firefighters.
• Research environments in Trondheim regionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and research institutions in the Trøndelag region for competence development and knowledge sharing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bergen brannvesen: Municipal fire service for Bergen, Norway's second-largest city, offering fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and public education. Directly comparable to TBRT in operating model, statutory role, and integration with the regional 110-sentral.
• Oslo brann- og redningsetat: Norway's largest municipal fire and rescue service, providing fire suppression, rescue, prevention, and 110 dispatch coordination across Oslo. Directly comparable to TBRT in statutory mandate, service portfolio, and integration with the national 110-sentral network.
• Stavangerregionens brannvesen IKS: Inter-municipal fire service (IKS) serving Stavanger region municipalities with statutory fire prevention, emergency response, and chimney inspection. Closely comparable to TBRT in legal structure, multi-municipality governance, and combined prevention-plus-response service model.
• Nedre Romerike brann- og redningsvesen IKS: Inter-municipal fire and rescue IKS serving municipalities on the lower Romerike region near Oslo. Directly comparable to TBRT as a fellow IKS combining resources across multiple municipalities for fire prevention, response, and rescue.
• Tromsø brann- og redning: Municipal fire and rescue service in Tromsø covering urban and remote Arctic communities, including rescue diving and cold-climate operations. Comparable to TBRT in statutory mandate and in operating across geographically dispersed stations.

Broad incumbents

• Falck Norge AS: Largest commercial emergency services and patient transport provider in the Nordics, operating across Norway. Comparable as an established, scaled provider of fire, rescue, and safety services — but commercially owned rather than municipality-owned, and offering broader healthcare/transport services.

Others

• Trøndelag politidistrikt: Regional police district covering the same Trøndelag geography as TBRT. Relevant as a co-responder for emergency incidents, partner in dispatch coordination, and a fellow publicly funded public-safety organization operating across TBRT's six owner municipalities.
• Midt-Norge 110-sentral: Inter-municipal emergency dispatch center (110-sentral) that handles fire and accident calls and dispatches resources for the Midt-Norge region including TBRT's municipalities. Closely adjacent to TBRT as its 110 integration partner and operational dependency.
• Brann og redningsskolen: Norway's national fire and rescue training school providing certification and continuing education. Comparable to TBRT as a talent-development partner and adjacent to its fee-based training services in hot work, fire safety, and first aid.

Emerging players

• Norsk Brannvern AS: Private Norwegian company supplying fire safety equipment, extinguisher servicing, and fire safety courses. Comparable to TBRT's training, prevention, and inspection functions in scope, though operating commercially rather than as a public service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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