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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.

Potential drone threat What you need to do if you receive an emergency warning about a potentially dangerous drone (an unmanned aircraft) Public authorities may issue an emergency warning if there is a threat to life, health or significant propert...

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...

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Smoke alarms, other detectors and fire safety products In case of a fire, every second counts! Functional safety devices provide timely warnings. In the accident, they provide crucial seconds that enable evacuation, alerting others, or extinguishi...

8.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal for legislation on combating organised crime. The proposed act would lay down provisions on a new centre for the analysis of organised crime and on the centre’s tasks and powers. The deadline for submitting comments is 3 August 2026.

18.11.2024 | The new Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published on Suomi.fi. The Ministry of the Interior produced the online guide together with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network. The guide collects preparedness instructions in one place.

Helsinki City Rescue Department Instructions and forms Digital notifications and services Notification of lighting a fire Use this form to submit a notification of lighting a open fire. You should submit the notification to the rescue authorities ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Instructions and forms Digital notifications and services Notification of lighting a fire Use this form to submit a notification of lighting a open fire. You should submit the notification to the rescue authorities ...

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

18.6.2025 | HIKLU Garage fire safety instructions Usage: For the use of external customers and rescue department personnel Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Eastern Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department and the Central...

5.5.2025 | HIKLU Garage fire safety instructions Usage: For the use of external customers and rescue department personnel Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Eastern Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department and the Central...

23.4.2025 | HIKLU Garage fire safety instructions Usage: For the use of external customers and rescue department personnel Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Eastern Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department and the Central...

25.9.2023 | During the  autumn of 2023, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department is renewing warning siren equipment in the areas of Hanko, Ingå, and Raseborg.

19.12.2025 | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FIREWORKS Who is allowed to use fireworks? Adults. Fireworks may not be used by persons under 18 or persons who are intoxicated. Is the use of fireworks now allowed anywhere except in the city centre? Yes. However,...

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...

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...

14.2.2022 | ITÄ-UUDENMAAN PELASTUSLAITOS LÄNSI-UUDENMAAN PELASTUSLAITOS HELSINKI CITY RESCUE DEPARTMENT HELSINGIN KAUPUNGIN PELASTUSLAITOS KESKI-UUDENMAAN PELASTUSLAITOS HANDBOOK FOR SAFETY IN HOUSING COMPANIES FIRE EASTERN-UUSIMAA EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTME...

2.2.2023 | HIKLU Accident prevention plan - Western Uusimaa 2023 Use: To be used by the staff and clients of the rescue departments Area of application: The areas covered by the rescue departments of the City of Helsinki, East- ern Uusimaa, Central Uusimaa a...

31.8.2022 | www.pelastustoimi.fi Handbook for SAFETY in detached and other small houses FIRE Partner Network of Rescue Departments 2 3 DECEMBER 1 The Fire Alarm day still air >50 cm 100 cm Utility room Toilet Bedroom Bath- room Sauna Techn. Hallway Living roo...