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21.5.2026 | On 21 May 2026, the Government adopted a national plan on the resilience of critical entities (the CER strategy). The plan’s objective is to enhance the resilience of critical entities. Cooperation between critical entities and authorities will enhance resilience and harmonise it at both EU and national level.

26.5.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration (‘Border Security Act’). The purpose of the act is to respond to efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants. 

Helsinki City Rescue Department Administrative coercive measures Administrative coercive measures are taken when a rectification order issued by the rescue authority is neglected. Administrative coercive measures are taken when a rectification ord...

Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue Services The Department for Rescue Services directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services. The Ministry of the Interior forms part...

21.5.2026 | The Government will establish a police reserve in Finland to ensure the police have sufficient resources in exceptional circumstances. In its session, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the bill on establishing a police reserve on Friday 22 May. Most of the legislative amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027.

Strategy The work of the rescue services and the ongoing rescue service reform are guided by the Rescue Services Strategy. The vision of the Strategy is ‘A safe and resilient Finland – through cooperation’. National objectives for the functions of...

7.5.2026 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the provisions on the powers of the police to carry out undercover activities in an information network. The amended legislation is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2026.

Helsinki City Rescue Department Contact us Call 112 in an immediate emergency and 116117 when you need advice on acute health problems. They both serve 24/7. Central Rescue Station Agricolankatu 15 00530 Helsinki P.O. Box 112, 00099 City of Helsin...

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 The Situation Centre’s duty officer Work of a duty officer at the Situation Centre The Situation Centre of the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is open every day of the year, around the clock. The Situation Centre’s ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department The Situation Centre’s duty officer Work of a duty officer at the Situation Centre The Situation Centre of the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is open every day of the year, around the clock. The Situation Centre’s ...

13.5.2026 | On 13 May 2026, the Government adopted a National Security Concept as a government resolution. The concept defines Finland’s key national security interests and focuses on measures to counter the most serious threats.

Helsinki City Rescue Department Periodic fire inspection The objective of fire inspections is to support the operator’s independent preparedness and to monitor compliance with the Rescue Act. The objective of fire inspections is to support the ope...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Decision on the standard of service The decision on the standard of service determines the objectives of operations, the available resources and services and the standard of service. The decision will remain in forc...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Decision-making You can find more information on the Rescue Department’s decision-making process in the administrative regulations of the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County (in Finnish). The Preparedness and ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Service level decision and self-monitoring The service level decision is the most important target document, which includes target descriptions concerning the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of rescue servi...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Administration and decision-making Rescue services are part of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative sector and national steering. Rescue services are part of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative se...

30.12.2025 | P.O. Box 33, 02033 WESTERN UUSIMAA WELLBEING SERVICES COUNTY P.O. Box 33, 02033 WESTERN UUSIMAA WELLBEING SERVICES COUNTY | luvn.fi 1 (6) Rescue department's supervision and service fees as of 1 January 2026 Approved: County Council 9.12.2025 § 9....

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...

17.2.2025 | Helsinki City Rescue Department’s self- supervision programme Helsinki City Rescue Department 1 Rescue Department’s self-supervision programme 2 Helsinki City Rescue Department 3 Table of contents Introduction ........................................