Transitional period to be extended for provisions on accessibility of emergency calls
Provisions on the answering of emergency communications made to the general emergency number and on the accessibility of the number were added to the Act on Emergency Response Centre Operations in 2023. The legislative amendments implemented the EU Directive on the accessibility requirements for products and services (European Accessibility Act). The amendments will enter into force on 28 June 2025.
Finland delivered assistance from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine
Finland has for the first time delivered assistance from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile to a country that has requested assistance. This week, a truckload of personal protective equipment and chemical detectors was delivered to Ukraine to respond to the needs of the country's rescue services.
Changes in the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year
The start of 2025 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch.
Finland continues to provide material assistance – truckload of solar panels delivered to Ukraine
During May and November, Finland delivered 68 truckloads of civilian material assistance to Ukraine.
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Kontula Rescue Station Open House on February 11
Welcome to celebrate our new and modern rescue station on February 11th from 4-8 pm!
Increases to fees charged by Helsinki City Rescue Department
Due to the wellbeing services county reform, all wellbeing services counties need to review their income from fees.
Ban on the use of fireworks in the City of Helsinki area
The use of fireworks is banned in Helsinki between New Year's Eve and Day at 18.00-02.00 in the certain areas.
EU supports the development project of Uusimaa rescue services with 1,66 million euros
The Ministry of the Interior has granted EU funding from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) to the rescue services of Eastern Uusimaa, Central Uusimaa, Western Uusimaa and the City of Helsinki for a development project of urban search and rescue (USAR).
Stadin brankkari 2024: The best thing about this job is the community
Firefighter Aki Pollari, 57, has been awarded the 2024 Stadin brankkari award. His ongoing career at the Rescue Department has lasted over 30 years.
Charge safely!
Devices charged at home, often indoors, such as electric bikes and scooters and home electronics, create a risk which increases all the time.
Sanna Aivio appointed Principal of Helsinki Rescue School
At its meeting on 18 June 2024, the Helsinki Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Committee appointed Sanna Aivio, Master of Social Services and Health Care, as Principal of the Helsinki Rescue School.
Summer delicacies safely from the grill
As summer begins, barbecuing and the use of fire are always a topic of much discussion. Where are you allowed to barbecue, what does ‘open fire’ mean exactly, and what about wildfire warnings?
Rescue Department issues award to two persons who rescued a man from icy water
On Good Friday 29 March at around 11 am Jan Strandholm and Johanna Suhonen were walking along a path in the northern part of Kulosaari when they spotted a person in a hole in the ice off the shore. They could not hear any calls for help.
Helsinki to invest millions in repairing civil defence shelters
Renovation of Niemenmäki civil defence shelter completed in March, more shelters to be renovated.
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