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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
People are standing at the door of the civil defence shelter.

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
Firefighters and a man with a certificate of honour stand in front of a fire truck

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
Matias Lahtela standing outside.

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