veiligheidsregio hollands midden

What veiligheidsregio hollands midden does

Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden (VRHM) is a Dutch governmental public body established under the Wet veiligheidsregio's (Safety Regions Act), coordinating regional emergency response, risk prevention, crisis management, and disaster relief for 18 municipalities in the Holland Midden region of the Netherlands, serving approximately 854,306 residents. The organization employs around 1,400 staff, comprising 1,150 firefighters (150 professional and 1,000 volunteer) and 250 office staff, operating from 45 fire stations and a headquarters on Rooseveltstraat 4a in Leiden. Its mandate is to safeguard inhabitants and ensure societal continuity through risk advisory, prevention, preparedness, and direct emergency response, having handled 6,795 emergencies in 2025.

VRHM's operational structure is built on four core components: Brandweer Hollands Midden (BHM) for firefighting and rescue operations; GHOR Hollands Midden for medical emergency preparedness and health-related crisis coordination, formally integrated into VRHM in January 2025; BGC (Bevolkingszorg) for population care during emergencies; and the Gemeenschappelijke Meldkamer (GMK) De Yp, a shared emergency dispatch center in The Hague operated jointly with VRHM Haaglanden, police (Eenheid Den Haag), and ambulance services under the national Landelijke Meldkamerorganisatie (LMO) consolidation. The technology backbone includes the Openbaar Meldsysteem (OMS), which forwards building fire alarm signals from approved providers (ASB Security BV, Bosch Energy and Building Solutions, Siemens Nederland N.V.) to the regional alarm center, covering approximately 390,000 buildings. Public-facing platforms include hollandsmiddenveilig.nl for live incident information and preparedness guidance, evenementen.vrhm.nl for event organizer support, wordbrandweer.nl for volunteer firefighter recruitment, and risicoprofiel.vrhm.nl for regional risk profiling.

VRHM operates under a municipal funding model, with revenue derived from mandatory contributions from its 18 member municipalities rather than commercial sales. The organization holds a statutory monopoly on firefighting, emergency coordination, and crisis management within its geographic region, with municipal participation legally required under the Safety Regions Act. Governance is provided by an Algemeen Bestuur (General Board) chaired by the Mayor of Leiden (P.J. Heijkoop), with a Dagelijks Bestuur managing day-to-day execution. The go-to-market approach for talent acquisition is community-led, actively recruiting volunteer firefighters from local municipalities alongside professional staff. Specific financial figures are not publicly disclosed on the organization's website.

Name

veiligheidsregio hollands midden

Legal name

GR Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden

Website

https://vrhm.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden (VRHM) is a Dutch statutory safety region coordinating firefighting, medical emergency preparedness, crisis management, and risk prevention for 18 municipalities serving 854,306 residents. Funded by mandatory municipal contributions, it operates 45 fire stations and a shared dispatch center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management (BPAIAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE), Emergency Planning & Risk Assessments (BPABANAA), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Emergency response services
• Fire safety services
• Crisis management coordination
• Public safety coordination
• Disaster preparedness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leiden

HQ country

Netherlands

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 funding / Public budget: As a Dutch safety region (veiligheidsregio), VRHM is funded through municipal contributions from its 18 member municipalities. This is a mandatory public safety organization established under Dutch law (Wet veiligheidsregio's). Revenue comes from regional government budgets rather than commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden coordinates and delivers public safety services across 18 municipalities in the Holland Midden region of the Netherlands. Its core offerings comprise integrated emergency management: firefighting and rescue via Brandweer Hollands Midden, medical emergency preparedness and response via GHOR, population care via BGC, and shared emergency dispatch via the GMK at De Yp. Supporting offerings include risk management advisory for spatial development, event safety advisory, the OMS public alarm system, public safety education via Hollands Midden Veilig, and emergency support point infrastructure for utility outage scenarios.

Product overview

Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden (VRHM) is a public safety organization serving 18 municipalities and approximately 854,306 residents. It is not a commercial product company but rather a government safety authority. Its core offerings consist of integrated emergency management services organized across multiple disciplines: Brandweer Hollands Midden (fire brigade) handles firefighting and rescue operations; GHOR provides medical emergency preparedness and response; the Gemeenschappelijke Meldkamer (GMK) coordinates all emergency dispatch via the shared 112 system; the Openbaar Meldsysteem (OMS) forwards building fire alarms to the regional alarm centre; Advisering Risicobeheersing delivers risk management and compliance advisory services to municipalities; and the citizen-facing Hollands Midden Veilig portal provides public safety information and live incident updates. Supporting services include energy storage system safety advisory, spatial development safety tools, and a regional pilot for emergency support points during utility outages. VRHM also operates a dedicated events safety website for organizer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hollands Midden Veilig: Public information portal providing safety tips, incident alerts, and emergency preparedness information for residents of the Hollands Midden region.
• Brandweer Hollands Midden (BHM)
• GMK De Yp
• Evenementen VRHM

Products and services

• Brandweer Hollands Midden (BHM)

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,795 emergencies handled in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 18 Municipalities in Hollands MiddencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVRHM is a public law association (openbaar lichaam) formed by 18 municipalities in the Holland Midden region. These municipalities form the general board (Algemeen Bestuur) and fund the organization. The municipalities include Alphen aan den Rijn, Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, Gouda, Hillegom, Kaag en Braassem, Katwijk, Krimpenerwaard, Leiden, Leiderdorp, Lisse, Nieuwkoop, Noordwijk, Oegstgeest, Teylingen, Voorschoten, Waddinxveen, Zoeterwoude, and Zuidplas.
• Politie Eenheid Den HaagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Police unit operating in the region. Collaborates with VRHM through the Gemeenschappelijke Meldkamer (GMK) at De Yp location, and jointly responds to emergencies. The police also participate in joint operations during events and New Year's Eve.
• Ambulancedienst Haaglanden and Ambulancedienst Hollands MiddencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulance services co-located at the GMK shared emergency call center. They work with VRHM on medical emergency dispatch and crisis response.
• Gemeenschappelijke Meldkamer (GMK) De YpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe GMK at De Yp is a shared facility where VRHM, Haaglanden, police, and ambulance services operate together. This is part of the national consolidation from 21 to 10 emergency call centers under the Landelijke Meldkamerorganisatie (LMO).
• Hoogheemraadschap van RijnlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater board responsible for managing surface water and water barriers in parts of the VRHM region. Participates in the general board's regular meetings and in working groups. Collaborates on flood management and water safety.
• Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland en de KrimpenerwaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater board operating in parts of the VRHM region. Participates in VRHM working groups on multidisciplinary training and exercises.
• Hoogheemraadschap Amstel Gooi en VechtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater board whose service area overlaps with parts of the VRHM region. Collaborates on water management and flood response.
• Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse RijnlandenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater board whose service area overlaps with parts of the VRHM region. Collaborates on water management and flood response.
• DuneaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrinking water company serving parts of the VRHM region (approximately 1.3 million people). Collaborates on preventing and responding to drinking water-related incidents and crisis scenarios.
• OasenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrinking water company operating in the VRHM region. Collaborates on drinking water incident prevention and response.
• PWN (Provinciale Waterleidingbedrijf Noord-Holland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrinking water company whose service area overlaps with parts of the VRHM region. Collaborates on drinking water incident prevention and response.
• TenneTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational electricity transmission system operator. Grid overlaps with VRHM region. Collaborates on preventing and responding to electricity-related emergencies.
• GasunieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural gas transport company. Network overlaps with VRHM region. Collaborates on gas-related emergency prevention and response.
• LianderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectricity and gas distribution network operator serving the VRHM region. Collaborates on preventing and responding to energy infrastructure emergencies.
• StedinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectricity and gas distribution network operator. Intensifies collaboration with VRHM as the Netherlands electrifies and the gas network is phased out, expecting increased safety incidents. Collaborates on incident prevention and rapid resolution.
• Regionaal Militair Commando West (RMC West)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Military Command West serves as the central point of contact for civilian organizations regarding the Ministry of Defence in North Holland, South Holland, and Utrecht. Tasks include preparing and coordinating military assistance, joint exercises, and providing support. An Officer Veiligheidsregio (OVR) is stationed at VRHM.
• USAR.NL (Urban Search and Rescue Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Urban Search and Rescue team. VRHM contributes personnel to USAR.NL operations. The team was deployed to Venezuela (June 2025) following an earthquake, including colleagues from Hollands Midden.
• Omgevingsdienst West-Holland (ODWH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental service that controls fireworks storage and sales in the Holland Rijnland part of the VRHM region (27 sales points). Works with VRHM on compliance checks.
• Omgevingsdienst Midden-Holland (ODMH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental service that controls fireworks storage and sales in the Midden-Holland part of the VRHM region (27 sales points). Works with VRHM on compliance checks.
• Gouda municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• Voorschoten municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• Oegstgeest municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• Leiden municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• Hillegom municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• Lisse municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• Bodegraven-Reeuwijk municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• Zuidplas municipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating municipality in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).
• HTL (Haarlemmermeer?)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating in the regional pilot for emergency support points (noodsteunpunten).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Instituut Fysieke Veiligheid (IFV): Dutch institute for physical safety and crisis management providing training, research, and knowledge dissemination to all safety regions including VRHM. Ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor, but materially shapes VRHM's operating practices.
• USAR.NL (Urban Search and Rescue Netherlands): National urban search and rescue team in which VRHM contributes personnel and which deploys internationally for disaster response. Operational partner rather than peer, but comparable capability profile in heavy urban rescue.

Broad incumbents

• Politie Nederland: The Dutch national police force operating 10 regional units including Eenheid Den Haag which co-locates with VRHM at GMK De Yp. Comparable public safety incumbent operating under different statutory framework but jointly coordinating emergency response.
• Falck: International private-sector emergency services operator active across Europe providing fire, ambulance, and safety training services. Not a direct Dutch public-sector peer but a comparable private-market operator in adjacent emergency services markets, useful for benchmarking commercial alternatives.
• Brandweer Nederland: The national Dutch fire service organization coordinating policy, training standards, and operational doctrine across all 25 safety regions including VRHM. Broader incumbent that sets frameworks within which VRHM operates.

Direct peers

• Veiligheidsregio Haaglanden: The neighboring Dutch safety region covering The Hague area, jointly operating the Gemeenschappelijke Meldkamer (GMK) De Yp shared dispatch center with VRHM. Closest structural and operational peer given shared infrastructure, geographic adjacency, and identical statutory mandate under the Wet veiligheidsregio's.
• Veiligheidsregio Amsterdam-Amstelland: The safety region covering Amsterdam and surrounding municipalities, operating under the same Wet veiligheidsregio's framework with full multidisciplinary emergency response mandate. Comparable in scale and complexity given dense urban geography.
• Veiligheidsregio Utrecht: Central Netherlands safety region serving the Utrecht province with full fire, medical, and crisis management portfolio. Direct statutory peer operating under identical legal framework and service model.
• Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam-Rijnmond: Another major Dutch safety region covering the Rotterdam metropolitan area with comparable scale (serves ~1.3 million residents) and full emergency services portfolio including fire, GHOR, crisis management, and dispatch. Comparable statutory mandate and operational structure.
• Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland Zuid: South Holland Zuid safety region covering the Drechtsteden and Hoeksche Waard area, adjacent to VRHM's territory. Direct peer under the same Wet veiligheidsregio's with similar municipal funding model and operational scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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