News and press releases
Helsinki City Rescue Department's checklist for New Year celebrations
The Helsinki City Rescue Department is on standby 24/7, which means that both our emergency rescue and prehospital emergency care services will be available on New Year's Eve as well.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 19.12.2025 10:42
Helsinki residents' self-preparedness needs improvement – confidence in rescue services high
According to the latest Helsinki Safety Survey, only about a fifth of Helsinki residents are prepared in accordance with the national 72-hour recommendation.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 4.12.2025 12:23
Robin Harju rescued a man from a burning apartment – Helsinki City Rescue Department presented him with the ‘Elämän liekki’ award
The ‘Elämän liekki’ award is presented on the initiative of the Helsinki City Rescue Department.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 2.12.2025 9:57
National Paramedic of the Year from Helsinki
Matias Lahtela from the Helsinki City Rescue Department was chosen as the Paramedic of the Year by the Finnish paramedics’ association Suomen Ensihoitoalan Liitto ry.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 24.11.2025 10:23