Institute for Safety [Instituut Fysieke Veiligheid; IFV]

The Instituut Fysieke Veiligheid (IFV, Institute for Safety) is the institute for

Situation where widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses have occurred which exceeded the ability of the affected organisation, community or society to respond and recover using its own resources.

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relief and public

Unstable condition involving an impending abrupt or significant change that requires urgent attention and action to protect life, assets, property or the environment.
 

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management in the Netherlands. Focus is on helping the 25 safety regions if it comes to reinforcing fire services and dealing with contingency plans and

Holistic management process that identifies potential impacts that threaten an organization and provides a framework for building resilience, with the capability for an effective response that safeguards the interests of the organization’s key interested parties, reputation, brand and value­creating activities, as well as effectively restoring operational capabilities.
Note 1 to entry: Crisis management also involves the management of preparedness, mitigation response, and continuity or recovery in the event of an incident, as well as management of the overall programme through training, rehearsals and reviews to ensure the preparedness, response and continuity plans stay current and up-to-date.

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The IFV contributes to a safer society by strengthening the safety regions and their partners in terms of professionalising their tasks. The IFV develops and shares relevant knowledge, has expertise in acquiring and managing communal equipment and supports authorities and management councils in question – in line with its ‘spot and connect’ device. ​

All our products and services relate to the following six regular key activities of the safety regions:

• Supporting policies and the administration of senior civil servants and managers.
• Developing, mediating and securing knowledge for the professional in the field.
• Facilitating and/or providing courses, trainings and exercises to become and stay qualified.
• Promoting talent and leadership development.
• Acquire, manage and incorporate equipment for the safety regions.
• Project management and (organisational) advice.