Private use of fireworks
Notify the local rescue authority of the private use of fireworks intended for consumers at least five (5) days before the event. The rescue authority will make a decision on the matter in writing. The rescue authority may impose conditions and restrictions on the activities that are necessary for safety reasons, or prohibit the use of fireworks. The use of distress signalling devices (emergency flares, hand flares, smoke) or giving a distress signal outside an emergency is a punishable offence.
More information and notification form: Notification of a private fireworks display
Professional fireworks displays
The local police department must be notified of the organisation of a professional fireworks display. The organisers of fireworks displays are professional operators licensed by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes). Other than in giving opinions to the police, the rescue authority has no authority over the matter.
More information and notification form on the police website: Notification of a fireworks display
Read more:
Fireworks
Act on the Safe Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals and Explosives (390/2005, in Finnish), sections 63–64
Act on the Safe Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals and Explosives (390/2005, in Finnish), section 87
Government Decree on the Control of the Manufacturing and Storage of Explosives (819/2015, in Finnish), sections 45–47
Government Decree on the Control of the Manufacturing and Storage of Explosives (819/2015, in Finnish), sections 56–57
Government Decree on the Control of the Manufacturing, Handling and Storage of Explosives (1101/2015, in Finnish), sections 40–41
