Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings
The Ministry of the Interior invites views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Emergency Warnings. The amendments would make the legislative changes required to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system. The consultation round closes on 14 July 2026.
Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi preparedness guide
The Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide on Suomi.fi now includes instructions on how to stay safe during threats from the air. The new section explains how authorities issue warnings, how to prepare for a drone threat, and how to stay safe during such an incident.
Finland to provide emergency shelter assistance to Venezuela
Venezuela was hit by two devastating earthquakes on 24 June. Finland is assisting Venezuela by providing emergency shelter assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
Ministerial group on Baltic Sea Security in Helsinki: Joint measures to respond to drone-related threats complement national preparedness
The interior ministers of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany or their representatives have gathered for a meeting of the ministerial group on Baltic Sea Security on 17 and 18 June. The representatives of the countries will discuss drone-related threats in the region and joint measures to respond to these threats. The meeting is chaired by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
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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.
Rescue Department receiving over 400 000 euros EU funding for CBRNE capabilities
The Ministry of the Interior has granted EU funding from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) to the Helsinki City Rescue Department for equipment acquisitions to strengthen the department’s preparedness for demanding CBRNE incidents involving chemical substances, biological pathogens, radioactive substances, nuclear weapons or explosives.
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