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Temporary electrical installations and power outages Temporary electrical installations increase the risk of fires and accidents. Rescue departments help supervise the safety of public events. Contact your local rescue department for further infor...

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...

Hazardous chemicals at public events Chemicals may be stored in assembly facilities and at large public events only in the quantities necessary for carrying out the activity. Rescue departments help supervise the safety of public events. Contact y...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Preparedness Preparedness refers to activities aimed at securing disruption-free operational capability and any exceptional measures potentially needed in abnormal and emergency conditions. Preparedness refers to pl...

Calendar Current Issues Current news, press releases and events of the rescue services. Latest news RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Finland sends expert to Greenland to support disaster preparedness Denmark and Greenland have requested a...

3.9.2026 | The Finnish Government proposes extending the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’) until 31 December 2028. The purpose of the Act is to combat any attempts to put pressure on Finland, strengthen border security and prepare for the most serious incidents of instrumentalised migration.

Palomies pumpulla Hot work Hot work is work that produces sparks or in which a flame or other heat is used, causing a fire hazard. The Rescue Act classifies hot work as work that poses a particular risk. On a site where hot work is carried out on ...

24.11.2025 | Matias Lahtela from the Helsinki City Rescue Department was chosen as the Paramedic of the Year by the Finnish paramedics’ association Suomen Ensihoitoalan Liitto ry.

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...

12.1.2026 | Guide for senior supervisors for an inspection by the rescue authority during a construction project Use: For the use of the Rescue Department’s staff and clients Area of use: Areas of the City of Helsinki, Eastern, Central and Western Uusimaa (HI...

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 ..........................

18.3.2026 | SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN in case of a major accident Electronic bulletin, language editions (FI, SV) Public information bulletin Julkinen tiedote / Offentligt meddelande 2025 (updated 3/2026) Kymenlaakso Customer service, tel. 05 23161 www.pela...

18.3.2026 | SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN in case of a major accident Electronic bulletin, language editions (FI, SV) Public information bulletin Julkinen tiedote / Offentligt meddelande 2025 (updated 3/2026) Kymenlaakso Customer service, tel. 05 23161 www.pela...

22.3.2024 | Emergency plan of the public event (Name of the event) Instructions: Customize the plan to match the specifics and actual arrangements of your event. Sections and paragraphs that are not related to the event should be completely removed from the p...

30.1.2025 | HIKLU Fire safety guide for site huts and sets of site huts on major construction sites Usage: For the use of rescue department personnel and customers Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Keski-Uusi...

22.3.2024 | Operating guideline 1 (15) Approved 4.11.2021 Document number Tukes 9611/06.00.01/2021 The Finnish Safety and Helsinki Tampere Rovaniemi Switchboard +358 29 505 2000 Chemicals Agency PO box 66 (Opastinsilta 12 B) Yliopistonkatu 38 Valtakatu 2 www....

7.3.2022 | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Palomiehentie 1 P.O. Box 6700, 02070 CITY OF ESPOO Tel. 09 816 28699 Västra Nylands räddningsv...

14.10.2024 | Instructions 2024–12 Preparedness and Civil Defence Management Service Unit 18.7.2024 1 Civil defence instructions for clients of the Rescue Department Grounds Rules of operation of the Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division 5 J...

25.1.2022 | HIKLU Fire safety guide for site huts and sets of site huts on major construction sites Usage: For the use of rescue department personnel and customers Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Keski-Uusi...

18.7.2023 | Information and instructions for accident prevention and emergencies Safety is taking small precautions every day. 2 HOME AND LEISURE Your own home can be a dangerous place. After all, two thirds of all injuries occur at home or during leisure tim...