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Länsi-Uudenmaan pelastuslaitoksen ajoneuvoja paloasemalla.

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department
Decision-making

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You can find more information on the Rescue Department’s decision-making process in the administrative regulations of the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services CountyLink to an external website, Opens in a new tab (in Finnish).

The Preparedness and Safety Committee Link to an external website, Opens in a new tabof the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County.

Meeting agendas and minutes of the Board of the Rescue Department (in Finnish)Link to an external website, Opens in a new tab (until spring 2023)
 

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CEO of Rescue Services

Situation Centre, tel. 029 151 2112

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