Minister Rantanen and Lithuanian Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič meet in Finland
Finland’s Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen and Lithuania’s Minister of the Interior Vladislav Kondratovič met in Helsinki on 9 March 2026. The ministers discussed, among other things, the Finnish police system, cooperation related to preparedness, and the countries' common security challenges.
Baltic Sea countries and Nordic countries work together to strengthen civil preparedness
Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany have agreed to deepen their cooperation on protecting the civilian population and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries responsible for civil preparedness.
Finland delivers oil spill response equipment to Ukraine
Finland has provided Ukraine with an extensive package of equipment for combating oil spills. The package included donations compiled by the Finnish Border Guard and rescue departments, and materials procured by the Ministry of the Interior. A total of 35 truckloads of oil spill response equipment were delivered to Ukraine.
Application for the Bachelor of Rescue Services Degree Programme
The application period for the Bachelor of Rescue Services Degree Programme starting in August 2026 is from 23 February to 27 March (The education is in Finnish).
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Changes to the coverage of public warning sirens in Hanko, Raseborg and Ingå
During the autumn of 2023, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department is renewing warning siren equipment in the areas of Hanko, Ingå, and Raseborg.
Mari Rantanen: “Civil defence is a cornerstone of societal crisis resilience”
On September 14th, the Helsinki City Rescue Department was visited by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. Rantanen emphasised how having a sufficient number of knowledgeable in-house and contract rescue personnel is a crucial resource in exceptional situations as well.
How to charge an electric car or bicycle at home?
Charging an electric car at home is safe, but there are risks associated with using a household socket.
Alarms of fire alarm systems
The alarm of a fire alarm system going off does not always require a call to the emergency number and a visit from a rescue unit: you can turn a false alarm of a fire alarm system off yourself.
New Rescue Chief Marko Rostedt is a rescue services veteran
Marko Rostedt started as the Rescue Chief of the Helsinki City Rescue Department on 1 July. He transferred to the position within the department, from the position of Unit Manager of the Operational Services Unit.
Dare to help in an emergency
We may unexpectedly become involved in an emergency situation. For example, we may come across a traffic accident or encounter a person who has fallen badly on the street. Both the Rescue Act and the Road Traffic Act require all of us to assist those in an emergency. The best helper is the one who acts immediately. Take a look at the checklist for guidance.
The Rescue Department reminds you about the appropriate disposal of garden waste
Many people start their spring gardening and yard work around the Easter holidays. The Rescue Department would like to remind people that a good way to dispose of garden waste is to compost it or deliver it to waste station. The burning of garden waste is prohibited in urbanised areas. If you burn leaves and brushwood in a sparsely populated area, you must consider the weather conditions, safety concerns and your neighbours.
New appearance for the Rescue Department
The Western Uusimaa Rescue Department adopted a new emblem in connection with the transfer to the Wellbeing Services County. During 2023, the emblem will be updated on the Rescue Department's vehicles, boats, uniforms, property signs, printed matters and various electronic applications.
Our telephone numbers are changing
The telephone numbers for our Situation Centre and on-duty fire prevention officer will change as of 1 March 2023.
Fire Safety Week is held from 26 November to 1 December
Hundreds of fire stations will have their doors open for public on Saturday 26th November. Come and see what goes on at a fire station!
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