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Alarm signal The general alarm signal is a regularly rising and falling sound lasting for one minute, or a warning issued by the authorities using loudspeakers. The rising and falling sounds last for seven seconds each. An emergency warning is alw...

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...

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...

Smoke alarms, other detectors and fire safety products In case of a fire, every second counts! Functional safety devices provide timely warnings. In the accident, they provide crucial seconds that enable evacuation, alerting others, or extinguishi...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Warning the public Rescue authorities warn of imminent danger in many ways and through several channels. Rescue authorities warn of imminent danger in many ways and through several channels. In hazardous situations ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Rescue services equipment City of Helsinki Rescue Department provides services related to fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing equipment, site information forms and emergency key boxes. An automatic fire alarm sys...

Fire shows A fire show at a public event is a professional activity that requires the permission of the owner or tenant of the building and, if necessary, the landowner. Rescue departments help supervise the safety of public events. Contact your l...

Online services Welcome to your local rescue department’s services. The 21 rescue departments in Finland take care of rescue missions and services. As a rule, you should contact the rescue department of the area in which the relevant buildings and...

Supervision of fire safety equipment The supervision is based on reports of activities submitted by the companies and the assessment of the qualifications of the responsible person. The means of supervision include supervisory visits and supervisi...

Digital notifications You can use these online services 24/7. Contact your local rescue department for further information. Rescue departments will serve you in non-urgent matters during office hours. Digital notifications and services Notificatio...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department External emergency plans The Rescue Department draws up external emergency plans for sites posing a particular hazard in cooperation with the relevant business and industrial operators. According to the Rescue Act, ...

Smoke alarms A functional smoke alarm is a cheap life insurance. The smoke alarm detects smoke gases even at low concentrations and alerts with a loud sound. Ensure the acquisition of smoke alarms and other fire safety devices, and make especially...

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...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Automatic fire alarms and extinguishing equipment Information and forms related to automatic fire alarms and faulty fire alarms. New property with fire detector When building a property with an automatic fire detect...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Automatic fire alarms and extinguishing equipment Information and forms related to automatic fire alarms and faulty fire alarms. New property with fire detector When building a property with an automatic fire detect...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Contact us We serve residents around the clock, 365 days a year. In case of emergency, call 112. The customer service and situation centre of the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department are open around the clock. Telephon...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Instructions and forms Digital notifications and services Notification of lighting a fire Use this form to submit a notification of lighting a open fire. You should submit the notification to the rescue authorities ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Instructions and forms Digital notifications and services Notification of lighting a fire Use this form to submit a notification of lighting a open fire. You should submit the notification to the rescue authorities ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Contact us We serve residents around the clock, 365 days a year. In case of emergency, call 112. The customer service and situation centre of the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department are open around the clock. Telephon...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Rescue operations We protect and rescue as well as limit and mitigate the damage and consequences of accidents and crises. We protect and rescue people, property, the environment, and the capital city’s functionalit...