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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.

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Research and development activities Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso is actively involved in research and development activities in the area. Research and Development activities The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department is...

13.5.2026 | The rescEU Medical Stockpile hosted in Finland reached its full material readiness at the end of April. All products specified in the original plan have now been purchased and stored and they are ready to go. The project was completed on schedule, thanks to seamless cooperation among the different parties.

16.4.2026 | Ministers responsible for internal security and preparedness (or their deputies) from Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden will meet in Helsinki on 16 April to discuss how the EU can prepare for security threats and various crises. Sauli Niinistö, former President of Finland, and Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, will deliver the opening addresses.

6.3.2026 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany have agreed to deepen their cooperation on protecting the civilian population and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries responsible for civil preparedness. The ministers discussed the Memorandum at a videoconference in February, with Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen representing Finland.

Strategy The work of the rescue services and the ongoing rescue service reform are guided by the Rescue Services Strategy. The vision of the Strategy is ‘A safe and resilient Finland – through cooperation’. National objectives for the functions of...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department About us The Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is responsible for rescue and first response operations in 10 municipalities: Espoo, Hanko, Ingå, Karkkila, Kauniainen, Kirkkonummi, Lohja, Raseborg, Siuntio and Vihti. W...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department About us The Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is responsible for rescue and first response operations in 10 municipalities: Espoo, Hanko, Ingå, Karkkila, Kauniainen, Kirkkonummi, Lohja, Raseborg, Siuntio and Vihti. W...

Fire investigation Fire investigations aim to prevent similar accidents, to limit damage and to further develop rescue operations and operational preparedness. Fire investigation is a crucial part of the rescue services and police work in determin...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Research Society around us is changing and the Rescue Department with it. Responding to these challenges requires systematic evaluation of our operations, constant research and development and the application of bes...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Service level decision and self-monitoring The service level decision is the most important target document, which includes target descriptions concerning the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of rescue servi...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Decision on the standard of service The decision on the standard of service determines the objectives of operations, the available resources and services and the standard of service. The decision will remain in forc...

Helsingin kaupungin pelastuslaitos Work or study with us At the Rescue Department, we do meaningful work. We provide safety and help in times of need. We are Stadin Brankkarit At the Rescue Department, we do meaningful work. We provide safety and ...

Avalanche Observation Notification Use this form to report an avalanche observation. Fill in the requested information and submit. Make sure you have the required (*) attachments ready. Presented in section two (2). You can also submit other infor...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Strategy Perustehtävämme on parantaa ihmisten turvallisuutta ja vähentää onnettomuuksia. Toimimme ammatillisesti, inhimillisesti, luotettavasti ja yhteistyössä. Values Our values include acting professionally, human...

Erottaja tower Helsinki City Rescue Department Helsinki City Fire Department History and museums We have a long history and you can explore it in our museums. The Helsinki City Rescue Department was founded in 1861. One of Finland’s oldest public ...

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso rescues and protects people, property and the environment in all tasks assigned to rescue operations within the Kymenlaakso region. Rescue Department coordinates preparedness and pr...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Key figures of operations The Rescue Department publishes key figures annually. We publish an interactive report on the key figures of our operations. The report provides information on the operations of the Rescue ...

Publications and instructions Instructions and other publications relevant to the rescue services are published by the Ministry of the Interior, mainly in the ministry's publication series, but also by such actors as the Emergency Services Academy...

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso About Us The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department rescues and protects people, property and the environment in all tasks assigned to rescue operations within the Kymenlaakso region. The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department coord...