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Legislation Rescue services are subject to many acts and decrees. The most important ones are the Rescue Act, Act on Emergency Response Centre Operations, Act on the Emergency Services Academy and the Act on Rescue Equipment. Key statutes relevant...

15.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare amendments to the Act on Emergency Warnings to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system in Finland.

18.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior is requesting views on a draft proposal concerning the use of intelligence collection methods in premises used for permanent residence. The aim is to improve the ability of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to safeguard national security.

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...

Chimney sweeping Having fireplaces and flues swept regularly is part of a building's fire safety. Under the Rescue Act, the owner and occupants of a building shall ensure that fireplaces and flues have been swept at regular intervals and kept in a...

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...

9.6.2026 | Legislative amendments to the Aliens Act will make the provisions on removal from the country and entry bans more effective. The enforcement of deportation decisions will be expedited. In addition, an entry ban may in future be imposed in advance if a person is considered a serious danger to security. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on Tuesday 9 June. They will enter into force on 12 June.

16.6.2026 | A citizenship test will be introduced in Finland at the beginning of 2027. The test will assess knowledge of Finnish society and its key principles. The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Citizenship Act on 16 June. The citizenship test will be introduced after the required legislative amendments have entered into force at the beginning of 2027.

9.6.2026 | The EU’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum will improve the control of the EU’s external borders and increase the efficiency of asylum and return procedures. The Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the relevant bills for acts on Tuesday 9 June. The acts will enter into force on 12 June.

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Supervision and fire inspections The purpose of supervisory activities is to promote a good safety culture in the region and to reduce damage to property and personal injuries caused by fires. The purpose of supervi...

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...

10.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments four draft decrees to be issued under the Gambling Act. A draft government decree covers the operation of gambling by the holder of an exclusive licence. The draft decrees of the Ministry of the Interior concern the rules of play for gambling operated by the exclusive licence holder, the operation of gambling by gambling licence holders in the competitive market, and the start of the period for claiming winnings.

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...

Supervision and fire inspections You can use these services round the clock, 24/7. Contact your local rescue department if you need more information. In non-urgent matters, the regional rescue departments will serve you during office hours. Workin...

Crisis and advisory services An accident may leave you feeling very lonely. The accident may affect you for a long time after it happened – even if you are a professional. Knowing about the types of help that are available is important. But the mo...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Recruitment, internships and research permit applications Information on jobs and internships at the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department and on applying for a research permit. Recruitment You can find our vacancies on t...

Call 112! The Emergency Response Centre Administration receives calls about emergencies requiring a response from the rescue services, police and social and health services as well as other reports requiring immediate action related to the safety ...

Noification of special effects use Use this form to file a notification of the use of pyrotechnic effects in a public meeting or event. The notification must be filed with the rescue authority no later than 14 days prior to the event. Make sure yo...

Prehospital emergency medical care Prehospital emergency medical care refers to providing urgent treatment to a patient who has fallen ill suddenly or received injuries, and transporting the patient to a care unit if necessary. Prehospital emergen...

Palomies pumpulla Fireworks Fireworks are usually an impressive and entertaining show or display for the public in which pyrotechnic products, or fireworks, are used. Fireworks displays are organised especially on New Year’s Eve but also on the la...