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15.5.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior’s rescue authorities issued an emergency warning about a potential drone sighting in Uusimaa on 15 May 2026 shortly before 4.00. The authorities have now announced, through an emergency warning, that the danger has passed. When an emergency warning is issued, it is essential to follow the instructions of the authorities.https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/-/1410869/director-general-for-rescue-services-danger-has-passed-it-is-safe-to-go-to-school-and-work
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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...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/online-services
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Wellbeing services counties Wellbeing services counties are governed by public law. They are self-governing and are distinct from municipalities and the central government. The activities of the wellbeing services counties are funded by the centra...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/wellbeing-services-counties
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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...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services
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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...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/home-everyday-life/crisis-and-advisory-services
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Helsinki City Rescue Department Services We serve the functions of the capital and the people there by assessing risks, preventing accidents, rescuing people, property and the environment and protecting and instructing the population in accidents ...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/helsinki/services
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Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue Services The Department for Rescue Services directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services. The Ministry of the Interior Department...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/contact
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Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Services The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department produces the tasks specified in the Rescue Act in its area. The basic tasks include fire and other accident prevention, rescue, preparedness as well as emergency care serv...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/kymenlaakso/services
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Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Services The basic tasks of the Rescue Department include the prevention of fires and other accidents, rescue operations, emergency medical services, and improving preparedness. Rescue operations Rescue operations i...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/western-uusimaa/Services
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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...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/helsinki/services/supervision-and-fire-inspections/rescue-services-equipment
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Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue Services The Department for Rescue Services directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services. The Ministry of the Interior forms part...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/ministry-of-the-interior
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Communications guidelines for rescue services in 2024–2026 These guidelines for communications in rescue services are intended as a common base that can be supplemented by the organisations' own communications plans. Tasks and objectives of commun...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/communication-guidelines
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Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Services The basic tasks of the Rescue Department include the prevention of fires and other accidents, rescue operations, emergency medical services, and improving preparedness. Rescue operations Rescue operations i...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/western-uusimaa/services
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Helsinki City Rescue Department Guidance and advisory services Guidance and advisory services are some of the key tasks of the Rescue Department. We give guidance in matters related to the fire safety of homes, workplaces and other operating envir...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/helsinki/service/accident-prevention/guidance-and-advisory-services
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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...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/legislation
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Rescue Departments Municipalities are jointly responsible for rescue services within regions designated by the Government. The country is divided into 21 rescue service regions. Select Rescue Department The rescue departments websites are mostly i...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-departments
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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. ...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/preparedness/major-accident
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Preparedness Preparedness means preparing in advance for various accidents and crisis situations to keep society’s and individuals’ activities going without interruption as far as possible. New! Potential drone threat What is it? How do I protect ...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/preparedness
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Statistics The rescue service continuously monitors, develop and plan their activities by producing and using statistics on resources and accidents. 13 611 traffic accidents 11 930 fires in year 102957 rescue operations 21 rescue service regions (...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/statistics
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Eastern Uusimaa Emergency Services Department The Rescue Services of Eastern Uusimaa is responsible of rescue services in the Wellbeing services county of East Uusimaa. The area consists of the municipalities of Askola, Porvoo, Loviisa, Sipoo, Lap...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/eastern-uusimaa