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16.4.2026 | Ministers responsible for preparedness from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland and Germany have issued a joint statement in connection with their meeting in Helsinki on 16 April. According to the statement, Russia’s large-scale war of aggression against Ukraine remains the most significant factor affecting Europe’s security in the long term.

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.

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.

5.3.2026 | Finland has provided Ukraine with an extensive package of equipment for combating oil spills. The package included donations compiled by the Finnish Border Guard and rescue departments, and materials procured by the Ministry of the Interior. A total of 35 truckloads of oil spill response equipment were delivered to Ukraine.

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.

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...

National and regional risk assessments The objective of Finland's national risk assessment is to anticipate sudden events affecting Finland which require the authorities to take exceptional action or even request assistance from other countries. A...

9.1.2026 | Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Hot work Hot work is classified in the Rescue Act as work posing a particular hazard. Hot work is work that presents a fire hazard and generate sparks or use flames or other heat. Hot work safety always requires an ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Hot work Hot work is classified in the Rescue Act as work posing a particular hazard. Hot work is work that presents a fire hazard and generate sparks or use flames or other heat. Hot work safety always requires an ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Civil defence in Helsinki Civil defence is a humanitarian activity aimed at protecting the population and securing society’s ability to function in emergency conditions. Civil defence is a humanitarian activity that...

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...

1.4.2026 | Preparedness plan of the Helsinki City Rescue Department General arrangements for preparedness, security of supply and continuity management 2 Preparedness plan Approved by Date Maintenance coordinator Rescue Commander Jani Pitkänen 5 January 2026...

Emergency conditions The definition of emergency conditions covers not only an armed aggression but also other exceptional circumstances that seriously threaten the nation, including extremely serious natural disasters, pandemics and major acciden...

31.3.2026 | The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat. 

Solar panels Regarding solar panels, there are arrangements that need to be considered to ensure the safety of rescue operations. Contact your local rescue department for further information. Rescue departments will serve you in non-urgent matters...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Duty and organisation We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. We assess the city’s accident r...

14.10.2024 | 21 June 2023 Instructions for the structural sheltering of the population Helsinki 2023 public section Civil defence management and planning services Helsinki City Rescue Department 2023-17 Table of contents 1. Introduction ..........................

13.5.2026 | On 13 May 2026, the Government adopted a National Security Concept as a government resolution. The concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on measures to counter the most serious threats.

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Preparedness planning Preparedness planning refers to the planning of preparedness that takes place in normal conditions. Preparedness planning refers to the planning of preparedness that takes place in normal condi...