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Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland Zuid (VRZHZ) is a Dutch public regional safety organization established in 2008 under the Wet veiligheidsregio's (Safety Regions Act), one of 25 statutorily mandated safety regions in the Netherlands. It coordinates integrated emergency response — fire services (Brandweer), medical emergency assistance (GHOR), crisis management, and disaster response — across 10 municipalities in the Drechtsteden, Hoeksche Waard, and Alblasserwaard sub-regions of South Holland, operating from a headquarters in Dordrecht with 31 total work locations. Its service population comprises all residents, businesses, and government institutions in the region, with statutory responsibility for risk profiling, crisis planning, public alerting (NL-Alert, sirens, 112NL app), and community safety education.

The organization's core technology stack centers on two proprietary operational systems co-developed with the Regional Ambulance Service: LIVENAV, a navigation system that routes fire brigade and ambulance assets to incidents via the fastest path, and SOS Toegang, a secure wireless solution that enables emergency vehicles to access locked buildings and terrain through automated barriers. Supporting infrastructure includes the Veiligheidsinformatieknooppunt (VIK), a 24/7 risk monitoring and early-warning hub, and the Spinel Veiligheidscentrum, a 20,000 m² realistic training facility for emergency responders. Public-facing products span the Regionaal Crisisplan 2026-2029, the Regionaal Risicoprofiel covering seven major risk categories (flooding, extreme violence, digital disruption, new pathogens, power outage, fire in vulnerable-group buildings, and public order disruption), the Risk Factory children's safety education center, NL-Alert mobile alerting, monthly siren testing, and the live Incidentenoverzicht portal.

VRZHZ is funded exclusively through mandatory contributions from its 10 member municipalities, approved annually by the algemeen bestuur (general board) of mayors, with the mayor of Dordrecht serving as chairman. No fees are charged to residents or businesses for emergency services. The organization holds WCAG 2.2 Status B digital accessibility certification and maintains formal AVG (GDPR) compliance frameworks. Strategic partnerships are extensive and include binding operational integration with the Regional Ambulance Service, Police (with co-located housing planned in new Molenaarsgraaf station), Rijkswaterstaat, Defensie, and two regional water boards (Waterschap Rivierenland, Waterschap Hollandse Delta). Recent strategic activity has concentrated on infrastructure renewal (new fire stations in Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, and Molenaarsgraaf) and operational technology consolidation (the June 2026 LIVENAV/SOS Toegang convention).

Name

veiligheidsregio zuid holland zuid

Legal name

Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland Zuid

Website

https://zhzveilig.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland Zuid is a Dutch statutory public safety region coordinating fire, ambulance, crisis management, and disaster response across 10 municipalities in South Holland, headquartered in Dordrecht. It operates 31 locations, the Spinel training center, and proprietary LIVENAV navigation and SOS Toegang access systems, funded by mandatory municipal contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Government-funded organization financed through mandatory contributions from the 10 member municipalities in South Holland South region. The organization is established under Dutch law and performs statutory public safety tasks.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland Zuid coordinates integrated emergency services across 10 municipalities in the South Holland Zuid region, delivering fire brigade response (brandweerzorg), medical emergency assistance coordination (GHOR), crisis management, disaster response, and risk prevention. The organization operates the LIVENAV navigation platform and SOS Toegang emergency access system for faster incident response, the 112NL emergency reporting app, NL-Alert public notification system, and maintains 31 work locations including fire stations and the Spinel Veiligheidscentrum training facility.

Product overview

Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland Zuid (VRZHZ) is a Dutch public safety organization serving 10 municipalities in the Hoeksche Waard, Drechtsteden, and Alblasserwaard regions. The organization provides integrated emergency services including fire brigade (brandweerzorg), risk management (risicobeheersing), crisis management (crisisbeheersing), disaster response (rampenbestrijding), and medical assistance (geneeskundige hulpverlening). The portfolio includes navigation system LIVENAV and access system SOS Toegang for faster emergency response; public education through the Risk Factory for children and incident information services; emergency communication tools including 112, NL-Alert, and air raid sirens; and specialized training facilities at Spinel Veiligheidscentrum. The organization also publishes the Regionaal Crisisplan and Regionaal Risicoprofiel to coordinate preparedness across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spinel Veiligheidscentrum: Practical training center for emergency responders, featuring a 20,000 m² training ground in Dordrecht.
• Risk Factory Zuid-Holland Zuid

Products and services

• LIVENAV A navigation system that helps fire brigade and ambulance services find the fastest route to an incident, enabling faster response times when every second counts. Jointly developed and managed with the regional ambulance provider.
• SOS Toegang A secure wireless solution that enables emergency services to quickly access locked buildings and terrains through automatic barriers, gates, or other access facilities via a transmitter in emergency vehicles communicating with a receiver in the enclosure.
• Risk Factory Zuid-Holland Zuid A safety education center where children from groups 7 and 8 experience various risks and learn what they can do to stay safe, from kitchen fires to internet safety and calling 112 in emergencies.
• 112 Emergency Number Service The primary emergency number service (112) for life-threatening situations, with the 112NL app providing chat functionality and automatic location sharing for iOS and Android.
• Non-Emergency Fire Service (0900-0904) A national non-emergency number for fire brigade assistance in non-life-threatening situations such as fallen trees, water leaks, or animals in distress.
• NL-Alert Emergency alert system that notifies residents about critical situations and safety instructions via mobile devices.
• Luchtalarm (Air Raid Siren System) Monthly siren testing on the first Monday at 12:00 to alert the public, with the siren serving as a warning signal for emergencies.
• Incidentenoverzicht (Incident Overview) Live blog providing current information about major incidents, what help is being provided, and what residents can do to stay safe.
• Spinel Veiligheidscentrum A 20,000 m² practical training center in Dordrecht for emergency responders, featuring realistic fire training facilities with gas, water, electrical and control installations.
• Regionaal Crisisplan 2026-2029 Regional Crisis Plan describing the crisis organization structure and multidisciplinary cooperation between emergency services, municipalities and crisis partners.
• Regionaal Risicoprofiel Regional risk profile documenting the main risks in Zuid-Holland Zuid, including flood risk, digital disruption, extreme violence, power outages, and disease outbreaks across 7 identified major risk categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• New fire stations improve response times and operational effectiveness in Dordrecht and Sliedrecht areas

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regionale Ambulancevoorziening Zuid-Holland ZuidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Joint agreement signed for the use, management, and further development of LIVENAV and SOS Toegang systems. LIVENAV helps fire brigade and ambulance find fastest routes to incidents, while SOS Toegang enables rapid building/terrain access for emergency services.
• Gemeente MolenlandencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for construction of new fire station at Damseweg in Molenaarsgraaf. Municipality handles realization and transfers facility to safety region upon completion.
• Politie (Police)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice have signed a letter of intent to rent space in the new Molenaarsgraaf fire station, enabling shared housing. Police also collaborate on emergency response and have jointly developed the ZHZveilig.nl platform.
• GHOR Zuid-Holland ZuidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Emergency Assistance Organization operates under the same privacy policy and website framework. GHOR provides medical assistance coordination during crises and emergencies.
• Spinel VeiligheidscentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety training center operated by VRZHZ providing realistic training facilities for emergency responders including 20,000 m² exercise terrain with gas installations and fire scenarios.
• Waterschap RivierenlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater board invited to general board meetings as advisory member due to their role in regional water management and flood risk coordination.
• Waterschap Hollandse DeltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater board invited to general board meetings as advisory member due to their role in regional water management and flood risk coordination.
• RijkswaterstaatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational water infrastructure agency collaborates with VRZHZ on emergency response for infrastructure-related incidents.
• Defensie (Defense)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary cooperation for crisis response and large-scale emergency situations requiring additional resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam-Rijnmond: Neighboring Dutch safety region covering Rotterdam and surrounding municipalities. Directly comparable as a statutory safety region coordinating fire, ambulance, crisis management, and disaster response under the same Wet veiligheidsregio's framework.
• Veiligheidsregio Amsterdam-Amstelland: Largest urban Dutch safety region, operating under the same statutory framework as VRZHZ. Comparable mandate across fire, GHOR, crisis management, and public warning in a dense metropolitan area.
• Veiligheidsregio Utrecht: Dutch safety region covering the Utrecht province with the same integrated emergency response mandate (fire, medical, crisis). Closely comparable in governance structure, funding model, and service portfolio.
• Veiligheidsregio Midden- en West-Brabant: Mid-sized Dutch safety region providing fire, ambulance coordination, crisis management, and risk profiling. Operates under the same statutory framework with a comparable multi-municipality mandate.
• Veiligheidsregio Gelderland-Zuid: Dutch safety region covering municipalities in the Gelderland-Zuid area. Directly comparable statutory emergency coordination role, including Brandweer, GHOR, and crisis planning functions.

Broad incumbents

• Brandweer Nederland: National association representing Dutch fire services across all 25 safety regions. Comparable in mission (fire safety and prevention) but operates at the national coordination level rather than a single regional territory.
• NIPV (Nederlands Instituut Publieke Veiligheid): Dutch knowledge institute for public safety supporting fire services, safety regions, and crisis management. Comparable mission in emergency preparedness but functions as a national knowledge/training body rather than an operational safety region.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): U.S. federal agency coordinating disaster response, preparedness, and recovery. Functionally comparable in integrated emergency management mandate, but operates at federal scale with broader scope than a single Dutch safety region.
• IFV (Instituut Fysieke Veiligheid, now under NIPV): Dutch training and knowledge institute for emergency services. Comparable in mission around fire service training and professionalization; Spinel Veiligheidscentrum is a local equivalent of its training capability.

Others

• European Emergency Number Association (EENA): European NGO focused on emergency communications and 112-related services. Adjacent rather than directly competing; shares the 112 emergency number ecosystem in which VRZHZ operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VRZHZ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWThFTMlBFWAqR2fAI2ILaQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/VRZHZ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veiligheidsregio-zuid-holland-zuid
• Instagraminstagram.com/veiligheidsregiozhz

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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