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Fire officer Harri Hopponen is Stadin brankkari 2023

Fire officer Harri Hopponen is Stadin brankkari 2023

A respected, multitalented and good leader who knows how to listen and be present. This is how the colleagues of fire officer Harri Hopponen, named Stadin brankkari 2023, describe their coworker.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 29.9.2023 15:29
Four members of the Helsinki Rescue Department's management team in the escape room.

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
Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen outside of the Kallio rescue station

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
An electric car charging

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