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Risk Management Manager Pekka Itkonen familiarised himself with the activities and atmosphere of the camp with the organisers of the Rescue Associations

Kivijalka25 camp inspires young people to get involved in rescue services

At the Kivijalka25 camp, young people will practise, among other things, first aid extinguishing, first aid and how to deal with accidents.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 17.7.2025 12:54
Innovation Award recipients

Innovations by the Helsinki City Rescue Department recognised

Helsinki City Rescue Department received two innovation awards.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 17.9.2025 11:20
Head of Unit Jari Korkiamäki from the Helsinki City Rescue Department has been selected as Fireman of the Year 2025

Jari Korkiamäki of Helsinki City Rescue Department is Fireman of the Year 2025

Head of Unit Jari Korkiamäki from the Helsinki City Rescue Department has been selected as Fireman of the Year 2025.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 10.10.2025 11:00
Two men standing in dark festive attire

Firefighter and paramedic of the year elected

Every year, the staff of the Helsinki City Rescue Department elects the firefighter of the year, ‘Stadin brankkari,’ and now the paramedic of the year, as well.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 2.10.2025 8:17