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10.7.2026 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior requests views on a draft government proposal to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration, known as the Border Security Act. The purpose of the act is to prevent the use of instrumentalised migration to put pressure on Finland. 

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 Civil Protection The Department for Civil Protection directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Civil Protection. The Ministry of the Interior forms p...

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...

9.7.2026 | On 9 July, the President of the Republic approved amendments proposed by the Government to legislation governing information exchange between authorities. The amendments will simplify the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. The legislative amendments will enter into force on 1 October 2026.

25.6.2026 | Today, the Government submitted its legislative proposal to amend the Firearms Act. The amendment aims to improve the applicability of firearms legislation and to address the deficiencies found in the implementation of the Firearms Directive.

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...

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 ...

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...

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

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department About us The Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is responsible for rescue and first response operations in 10 municipalities: Espoo, Hanko, Ingå, Karkkila, Kauniainen, Kirkkonummi, Lohja, Raseborg, Siuntio and Vihti. W...

Sales and storage of fireworks in connection with a shop The responsibility for the proper handling of fireworks and explosives, the determination of the notification obligation and compliance with safety requirements lie with the operator and con...