Finns to receive more advice on preparing for emergency conditions
The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop guidance for the public on how to prepare for emergency conditions. The guidance will complement existing preparedness advice in the Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide published on Suomi.fi.
European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience met in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe
Ministers responsible for preparedness from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland and Germany have issued a joint statement in connection with their meeting in Helsinki on 16 April.
European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience to meet in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe
Ministers responsible for internal security and preparedness (or their deputies) from Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden will meet in Helsinki on 16 April to discuss how the EU can prepare for security threats and various crises.
Authorities’ instructions for when you see a drone
The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat.
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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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