DSB's overall task is maintaining a complete overview of various risks and vulnerability in general. Our responsibilities cover local, regional and national preparedness and emergency planning, fire safety, electrical safety, handling and transport of hazardous substances, as well as product and consumer safety.
Nødnett – the Norwegian Emergency Public Safety Network, a separate radio network, built specifically for rescue and emergency users, is owned and managed by DSB.
Furthermore, the Norwegian Civil Defence, the DSB College, the Norwegian Fire Academy (Brann- og redningsskolen) and the Civil Defence Academy belong to DSB's portfolio. As do the Norwegian Support Team (NST), an internationally focused emergency capacity.
The head office of DSB is located in Tønsberg, a 90 minute drive south of Norway's capital, Oslo.