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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Escape room inspections only revealed minor shortcomings
This autumn, Uusimaa rescue departments carried out inspections on escape rooms.
Do you use your sauna with regard to fire safety?
In Finland, every year around 400 fires start in saunas. Fires that start in apartment saunas are often caused by misuse of the sauna.
Escape soom safety inspections to start in Uusimaa
This autumn, rescue departments in Uusimaa are carrying out inspections on escape rooms, following the previous nationwide round of inspections in 2019.
Fire officer Harri Hopponen is Stadin brankkari 2023
A respected, multitalented and good leader who knows how to listen and be present. This is how the colleagues of fire officer Harri Hopponen, named Stadin brankkari 2023, describe their coworker.
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.
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