Guide on the activation and use of civil defence shelters sent out for comments
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft guide intended to support the planning of the activation and use of civil defence shelters and to harmonise the preparation of related plans. The deadline for submitting comments is 11.8. 2025.
Ministry of the Interior issues new decree on smoke alarms
The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on smoke alarms. The decree lays down provisions on the minimum number of smoke alarms, as is the case at present. In addition, the decree specifies how smoke alarms must be placed. The aim is to clarify the regulation on smoke alarms and to make it easier to comply with the regulation. The decree was drafted to correspond to the amendments made to the Rescue Act. It will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
Government proposes extension for introducing real time text in emergency calls
The Government proposes that the transitional period for introducing real time text in emergency calls be extended. It must be possible to submit an emergency call using real time text by 28 June 2027.
Government supplementary budget proposal invests in readiness and preparedness
The Government submitted its second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 to Parliament on Wednesday 28 May. The supplementary budget proposes funding for the development of civil defence and the emergency warning system as well as for the maritime capabilities of the Finnish Border Guard.
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Welcome to our fire station!
Open Houses on our Espoo and Kirkkonummi permanent fire stations on August 24th and 26th.
Charge batteries safely
The Rescue Department asks everyone to pay attention to the safe charging of lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries.
The alarm system will be tested again on 4 April
This is an ordinary monthly test of the alarm system. The test helps with detecting potential faults in the alarm equipment.
Information regarding civil defence shelters
The situation in Ukraine is causing concern and the rescue department has received many inquiries regarding civil defence shelters.
Information for building owners – public safety network to be upgraded
In buildings and structures that currently contain equipment ensuring the operability of the public safety network, the operability of the public authority communication service referred to in section 109 (15.7.2021/739) of the Rescue Act (379/2011) must also be ensured.
Towards the wellbeing services county: information event for residents and organisations 12 January 2022
The first of these events will take place on Wednesday 12 January 2022 at 17:00–18:00 online.
Rescue authorities found shortcomings in the fire safety and provision of safe egress in shops
Uusimaa rescue departments conducted control visits at various shops between November 22 and December 1, 2021. This was the second time control was implemented in cooperation between the Uusimaa rescue departments. In total, the control visits covered 197 shops around Uusimaa. Rescue authorities focused particularly on the fire safety and provision of safe egress.
Rescue departments inspect shops in Uusimaa
Rescue departments in the Uusimaa region will carry out inspection visits to commercial premises in their areas during the holiday shopping season. In particular, the inspections will focus on the safety of exit routes in shops and stores.
Residents interested in the safety of their detached houses in Western Uusimaa
Last summer, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department sent a fire safety self-assessment form to some of the residents of detached houses in its area. This year, the letter was sent to approximately 5,200 households.
Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county
The wellbeing services county of Western Uusimaa will start operating in 2023.
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