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Kontula Rescue Station Open House on February 11

Welcome to celebrate our new and modern rescue station on February 11th from 4-8 pm!
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 20.1.2025 15:09
Fire inspector and fire extinguisher.

Increases to fees charged by Helsinki City Rescue Department

Due to the wellbeing services county reform, all wellbeing services counties need to review their income from fees.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 30.12.2024 12:14
Rescuers at the back door of the ambulance.

Ban on the use of fireworks in the City of Helsinki area

The use of fireworks is banned in Helsinki between New Year's Eve and Day at 18.00-02.00 in the certain areas.
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 30.12.2024 10:55
A firefighter descends a ladder into a pit.

EU supports the development project of Uusimaa rescue services with 1,66 million euros

The Ministry of the Interior has granted EU funding from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) to the rescue services of Eastern Uusimaa, Central Uusimaa, Western Uusimaa and the City of Helsinki for a development project of urban search and rescue (USAR).
Press release Helsinki Rescue services, 3.12.2024 12:39