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Emergency warning The authorities have many ways to warn people. Their most important method is an emergency warning. They may also use public warning sirens to sound a public warning signal. If sirens are used, an emergency warning is always issu...

30.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior invites views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Emergency Warnings. The amendments would make the legislative changes required to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system. The consultation round closes on 14 July 2026.

1.6.2026 | A new emergency warning system complementing the existing systems will be built in Finland by the end of October 2026. The new FI-Alert system will complement the current emergency warning system by delivering faster and more accurately targeted regional warnings directly to mobile phones. The Ministry of the Interior and Erillisverkot Group signed an agreement on implementing the FI-Alert system on 28 May 2026.

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

Media From this section you will find media services. The rescue services’ accident communications are changing. The Peto media service (described below) will close and a new media service will replace it. Automatic first announcements about incid...

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 Civil Protection The Department for Civil Protection directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Civil Protection. The Ministry of the Interior forms p...

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. 

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. 

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