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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...

13.2.2026 | 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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

1.10.2026 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Luxembourg on 1 October for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. The topics on the agenda include improving the effectiveness of returns and enhancing cooperation with third countries. The ministers will also discuss migration situational awareness and how to better anticipate changes in migration flows. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.

Major accident A major accident refers to an accident considered particularly serious because of the number of people who have lost their lives or become injured, the extent of damage to the environment or property, or the nature of the accident. ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department About us Read more about the Helsinki City Rescue Department. Duty and organisation We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. Administration and decision-making Rescue services...

Storage of hazardous chemicals in shops Hazardous chemicals in shops and shopping centres are subject to quantity restrictions, and certain protective measures are required for storage. Contact your local rescue department for further information....

International cooperation Finnish rescue services engage in continuous international cooperation with the European Union, the UN, NATO, the Nordic countries and other neighbouring countries alike. The Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue...

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...