News and press releases
Escape soom safety inspections to start in Uusimaa
This autumn, rescue departments in Uusimaa are carrying out inspections on escape rooms, following the previous nationwide round of inspections in 2019.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 2.10.2023 9:55
Mari Rantanen: “Civil defence is a cornerstone of societal crisis resilience”
On September 14th, the Helsinki City Rescue Department was visited by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen. Rantanen emphasised how having a sufficient number of knowledgeable in-house and contract rescue personnel is a crucial resource in exceptional situations as well.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 14.9.2023 14:30
How to charge an electric car or bicycle at home?
Charging an electric car at home is safe, but there are risks associated with using a household socket.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 16.8.2023 11:39
Alarms of fire alarm systems
The alarm of a fire alarm system going off does not always require a call to the emergency number and a visit from a rescue unit: you can turn a false alarm of a fire alarm system off yourself.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 11.8.2023 14:17