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.
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.
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.
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.
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