The Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV) is the Dutch public research and knowledge institute that links and strengthens ties between the country’s 25 safety regions, central government and partner organisations in the crisis management domain through its four service pillars – scientific research, education, support and information.

As a centre of expertise providing high-quality knowledge in the areas of contingency planning, crisis response and firefighting strategies and techniques, NIPV and its Netherlands Academy for Crisis Management and Fire Services (NACB) aim to contribute to a safer and more resilient country. Our headquarters is based in Arnhem, with a logistics centre located in Zoetermeer.