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Rescue Exercise in Myllypuro on 6 May – emergency vehicle traffic in the area

Helsinki City Rescue Department will conduct a major accident rescue exercise in Myllypuro in cooperation with other authorities on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Helsinki Rescue services, 4.5.2026 11:49
Firefighter in the middle of the flames

Robotics as a Performance Booster for the Rescue Departments of Uusimaa

The rescue departments of Uusimaa and Helsinki have received funding from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) for their joint project ‘Robotics as a Performance Booster for the Rescue Departments of Uusimaa’.
Press release HelsinkiItä-UusimaaKeski-UusimaaLänsi-Uusimaa Rescue services, 1.4.2026 10:18
Principal Sanna Aivio stands in front of the fire truck in uniform

Record number of applicants to Helsinki Rescue School

The Helsinki Rescue School broke its own applicant record this year with a total of 330 applications submitted by the deadline.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 9.3.2026 14:57