News and press releases
Increases to fees charged by Helsinki City Rescue Department
Due to the wellbeing services county reform, all wellbeing services counties need to review their income from fees.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 30.12.2024 12:14
Ban on the use of fireworks in the City of Helsinki area
The use of fireworks is banned in Helsinki between New Year's Eve and Day at 18.00-02.00 in the certain areas.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 30.12.2024 10:55
EU supports the development project of Uusimaa rescue services with 1,66 million euros
The Ministry of the Interior has granted EU funding from the Internal Security Fund (ISF) to the rescue services of Eastern Uusimaa, Central Uusimaa, Western Uusimaa and the City of Helsinki for a development project of urban search and rescue (USAR).
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 3.12.2024 12:39
Stadin brankkari 2024: The best thing about this job is the community
Firefighter Aki Pollari, 57, has been awarded the 2024 Stadin brankkari award. His ongoing career at the Rescue Department has lasted over 30 years.
Press release
Helsinki Rescue services, 2.10.2024 9:33