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Emergency warning The authorities have many ways to warn people. The most important method is an emergency warning, which is always issued as the public warning signal goes off. Emergency warnings alert the public An emergency warning may be issue...

31.3.2026 | The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat. 

13.2.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop a new feature for the Emergency Response Centre Agency’s 112 Suomi app to warn of airborne threats. The project will be carried out with EU funding, and other EU Member States can also benefit from the results of Finland’s development work.

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Education and training The Emergency Services Academy based in Kuopio organises vocational education and training as well as in-service training for rescue service and Emergency Response Centre personnel and preparedness training. The Emergency Se...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Calling for help Call emergency number 112 if you have a genuine emergency for which you need urgent assistance from the authorities. Always call the emergency number 112 without delay in urgent situations where the...

Rescue services Accident prevention, rescue operations, preparedness and civil defence form a coherent system in Finland that covers all types of incidents from daily accidents to major disasters. The Ministry of the Interior guides and directs em...

Systems connected to the ERC The operator of the system and the Emergency Response Centre Agency agree on the connection of a fire detector to the ERC. The ERC forwards assignments automatically The operator of the system and the Emergency Respons...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Operation of the Rescue Department in the event of an accident When the Situation Centre receives an alarm, the rescue personnel immediately leave for the scene of the accident. When the Situation Centre of the Resc...

9.1.2026 | Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.

Potential drone threat What you need to do if you receive an emergency warning about a potentially dangerous drone (an unmanned aircraft) Public authorities may issue an emergency warning if there is a threat to life, health or significant propert...

Media From this section you will find media services. Government's media service The Government's media service is an online service for editorial, the use requires registration. The media service is maintained by the Government's Communications D...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Open fire Information and forms related to open fires and prescribed burning. You always need the landowner’s permission to make open fire. Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department does not accept notifications concerning th...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Open fire Information and forms related to open fires and prescribed burning. You always need the landowner’s permission to make open fire. Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department does not accept notifications concerning th...

Fire safety systems installed in buildings Fire safety systems, such as fire detectors and automatic fire extinguishing systems, are often installed in buildings based on legislation, such as building regulations and building permit procedure. Fir...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Questions and answers about civil defence Frequently asked questions about civil defence in Helsinki and Finland. What is civil defence? Civil defence refers to the performance of humanitarian tasks aimed at protect...

Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue Services The Department for Rescue Services directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services. The Ministry of the Interior forms part...

1.4.2026 | Preparedness plan of the Helsinki City Rescue Department General arrangements for preparedness, security of supply and continuity management 2 Preparedness plan Approved by Date Maintenance coordinator Rescue Commander Jani Pitkänen 5 January 2026...

8.10.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will visit Warsaw, Poland on 8 October, where she will meet Poland’s Minister of the Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński. The two ministers will discuss the border situation in both countries. 

25.3.2026 | 1 FIRE SAFETY at Home 2 Sisällysluettelo Fire Safety for Every Home............................................................................. 3 Home Fire Safety Equipment.............................................................................