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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
Principal Sanna Aivio stands in front of the fire truck in uniform

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
Firetruck outside.

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
Firetrucks in a hall

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