Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine
Finland has delivered medicinal products to Ukraine from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile, which is hosted by Finland. The value of the delivery is about EUR 151,000. The need for assistance stems from Russia's war of aggression, and the delivery is part of EU support for Ukraine.
Finland to introduce new emergency warning system this year
A new emergency warning system complementing the existing systems will be built in Finland by the end of October 2026. The new FI-Alert system will complement the current emergency warning system by delivering faster and more accurately targeted regional warnings directly to mobile phones. The Ministry of the Interior and Erillisverkot Group signed an agreement on implementing the FI-Alert system on 28 May 2026.
Public warning sirens to be tested again on Monday 1 June
This is a routine monthly test of public warning sirens. Sirens are tested at 12.00 noon on the first Monday of each month, except on public holidays.
Further instructions on drone threat warnings published
The Ministry of the Interior’s rescue authorities have provided further instructions for the public regarding drone threat warnings and emergency warnings. The instructions are available on the pelastustoimi.fi website.
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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!
Save energy safely
Saving energy is a particularly important issue now in the autumn and later in the winter. It benefits us all as individuals but also our society as a whole. Do your share and save energy safely. Below you can find some useful tips.
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.
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