News and press releases
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
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
New rescue station in Vuosaari
On Monday 23 February 2026, the City of Helsinki Rescue Department opened a new temporary rescue station at the end of Silttikuja in Vuosaari.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 20.2.2026 15:40
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