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In practice, authorities cooperate on assignments almost daily, having practised working together during events such as joint training sessions.

The collection of grease pellets discovered in Hanko at the end of January has been completed. All known occurrences on the mainland and the surrounding islands have been inspected and cleaned.

Helsinki rescue and emergency medical service units are now able to deliver help faster thanks to the operation of the new Kontula Rescue Station.

The Helsinki City Rescue Department is developing rescue operations proactively to be able to meet the demands of the changing operating environment in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The Helsinki City Rescue Department is introducing Rescue Task Force (RTF) activities to respond to particularly demanding tasks.

Welcome to celebrate our new and modern rescue station on February 11th from 4-8 pm!

Due to the wellbeing services county reform, all wellbeing services counties need to review their income from fees.

The use of fireworks is banned in Helsinki between New Year's Eve and Day at 18.00-02.00 in the certain areas.

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).

Firefighter Aki Pollari, 57, has been awarded the 2024 Stadin brankkari award. His ongoing career at the Rescue Department has lasted over 30 years.

Devices charged at home, often indoors, such as electric bikes and scooters and home electronics, create a risk which increases all the time.