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Instructions for pet owners in civil defence situations Finland is not currently facing an immediate military threat. In the unlikely event of a war in which you would have to go to a civil defence shelter, leave your pet at home. It is the safest...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department The Situation Centre’s duty officer Work of a duty officer at the Situation Centre The Situation Centre of the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is open every day of the year, around the clock. The Situation Centre’s ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department The Situation Centre’s duty officer Work of a duty officer at the Situation Centre The Situation Centre of the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is open every day of the year, around the clock. The Situation Centre’s ...

Answers to questions about civil defence shelters and protection This page provides answers to common questions about civil defence shelters and protection. Finland is currently not under any military threat. There is no need to take defence shelt...

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...

Notification burning of forest land Use this form to file a notification burning of forest land or other environment. The notification must be filed with the rescue authority before the burning is started. Make sure you have the required (*) attac...

Notification of lightning a fire Use this form to file a notification of lightning a fire. The notification must be filed with the rescue authority before the burning is started. Make sure you have the required (*) attachments ready. Presented in ...

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...

Sales and storage of fireworks in connection with a shop The responsibility for the proper handling of fireworks and explosives, the determination of the notification obligation and compliance with safety requirements lie with the operator and con...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Instructions for the management of property specific civil defence shelters The condition and readiness for use of the civil defence shelter in the building are the responsibility of the owner or holder of the build...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Hazardous chemicals The purpose of regulations and supervision related to the handling of hazardous chemicals is to prevent and mitigate personal, environmental and property damage caused by the manufacture, use, tr...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Evacuation Evacuations are planned both for normal and emergency conditions. Evacuation is the transfer of a population or part of it from an area at risk to safe areas by the rescue authorities. At its narrowest, e...

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...

Open fire Special care must be taken with an open fire. Fire must be handled with sufficient care. Open fire refers to a campfire or other naked flame. The Rescue Act contains provisions and restrictions on lighting an open fire. Instructions issu...

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...

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...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Accident prevention We want Helsinki to be a safe place for all of us to live, move around, work, study and spend free time. We want Helsinki to be a safe place for all of us to live, move around, work, study and sp...

Palomies pumpulla Prescribed burning Prescribed burning means using fire for nature management, agricultural and forestry purposes. In prescribed burning carried out for forest management, felling residues in a logging area, waste trees and part o...