Emergency medical care and police organise joint emergency first aid training
In practice, authorities cooperate on assignments almost daily, having practised working together during events such as joint training sessions.
New rescue station in Kontula features gym for residents of Helsinki
Helsinki rescue and emergency medical service units are now able to deliver help faster thanks to the operation of the new Kontula Rescue Station.
Rescue Department receiving over 400 000 euros EU funding for CBRNE capabilities
The Ministry of the Interior has granted EU funding from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) to the Helsinki City Rescue Department for equipment acquisitions to strengthen the department’s preparedness for demanding CBRNE incidents involving chemical substances, biological pathogens, radioactive substances, nuclear weapons or explosives.
Helsinki Rescue Department to set up Rescue Task Force
The Helsinki City Rescue Department is developing rescue operations proactively to be able to meet the demands of the changing operating environment in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The Helsinki City Rescue Department is introducing Rescue Task Force (RTF) activities to respond to particularly demanding tasks.
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